Smart Quotes Converter – Straight to Curly Quotes
Convert between straight quotes and smart curly quotes for better typography or code compatibility. Bidirectional conversion with full control.
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Smart Quotes Converter
Straight quotes will be converted to typographic curly quotes
Example Texts
Quote Characters
Double Quotes
Single Quotes
Apostrophes
Quick Tips
For Publishing
Use smart quotes for books, articles, and professional content
For Code
Use straight quotes for programming and technical documentation
For Web
Smart quotes improve typography and readability online
For Data
Straight quotes are better for databases and CSV files
Examples of Real-World Usage
8 real-world examples
Publishing & Writing
Convert straight quotes to smart quotes for books, articles, and blog posts. Professional typography improves readability and appearance.
Code Cleanup
Convert smart quotes back to straight quotes in code that was copied from Word or other editors. Prevents syntax errors in programming.
Journalism & Media
Ensure consistent quote style across articles. Convert between styles when content moves between platforms or CMSs.
Content Editing
Clean up text copied from various sources. Standardize quote styles for consistency across your content library.
Website Content
Improve web typography by using smart quotes. Better visual appearance and professional look for online content.
Document Conversion
Convert documents between formats. Prepare content for different platforms that require specific quote styles.
Typography Projects
Designers and typographers ensure correct quotation marks in layouts, posters, and visual content.
Quality Assurance
QA teams check and fix quote inconsistencies in content before publication. Ensure style guide compliance.
Key Features of Smart Quotes Converter
Professional typography and code-ready quote conversion.
Bidirectional Conversion
Convert between straight quotes and smart quotes in both directions instantly.
Real-Time Preview
See conversions happen instantly as you type with live statistics.
Granular Control
Separately control double quotes, single quotes, and apostrophes conversion.
Smart Detection
Intelligently detects opening vs closing quotes and apostrophes in contractions.
Apostrophe Options
Choose between typographic apostrophe (') or right single quote (') for contractions.
Batch Processing
Process entire documents at once with file upload and download.
Conversion Stats
See detailed statistics showing how many quotes and apostrophes were converted.
Universal Support
Works with all languages and text formats. Perfect for multilingual content.
How to Use
Simple 4-step process
Step 1
Paste your text or upload a file containing quotes and apostrophes.
Step 2
Choose conversion mode: To Smart Quotes (typographic) or To Straight Quotes (plain).
Step 3
Configure options for double quotes, single quotes, and apostrophes separately.
Step 4
Copy the converted text or download it as a file for your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our process, pricing, and technical capabilities.
See Full FAQSmart quotes (also called curly quotes or typographic quotes) are the curved quotation marks used in publishing: “ ” for double quotes and ‘ ’ for single quotes. They're used in professional typography. Straight quotes (" and ') are plain vertical marks commonly used in programming.
Use smart quotes for: books, articles, blog posts, marketing materials, presentations, and any professional content. They make text look more polished and are standard in publishing.
Use straight quotes for: programming code, CSV files, JSON data, command-line inputs, technical documentation, and databases. Smart quotes can break code and cause parsing errors.
Both are acceptable for apostrophes. The right single quotation mark (') is more common and matches closing single quotes. The typographic apostrophe (') is slightly different and considered more correct by some style guides.
The tool uses context-aware algorithms. Opening quotes typically appear after spaces, line starts, or opening brackets. Closing quotes appear before spaces, punctuation, or line ends. It handles nested quotes correctly.
Yes! You can toggle conversion for double quotes, single quotes, and apostrophes independently. This gives you precise control over what gets converted.
Yes, copy text from Word and paste it into the tool. You can convert Word's smart quotes to straight quotes for code, or vice versa for other documents.
Yes! The tool correctly handles nested quotes like "He said 'I don't know' yesterday". It distinguishes between outer double quotes and inner single quotes.
Yes, you can upload text files of any size. The tool processes everything instantly in your browser without sending data to servers.
Absolutely! All conversion happens locally in your browser. No text is sent to any server. Your content remains completely private.
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