Text Analysis
Detected Invisible Characters:
Remove Invisible Characters
Cleaned Text
What Are Invisible Characters?
Invisible characters , also known as non-printing or hidden characters, are special Unicode characters that don't have a visual representation in most text editors or viewers. They serve specific functions in digital text but remain unseen during normal viewing.
Why Remove Invisible Characters?
While invisible characters have legitimate uses in specific contexts, they often cause unexpected issues:
- Code errors: Break programming code, JSON, or XML parsing
- Data validation failures: Cause issues in databases, forms, and APIs
- Formatting problems: Create unexpected spacing, line breaks, or text flow issues
- AI text artifacts: Some AI models add invisible characters that cause problems
- Search and comparison issues: Text that looks identical may not match due to hidden characters
Common Sources
- AI-generated text (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.)
- Copying text from websites or PDFs
- Content management systems
- Microsoft Word or rich text editors
- Data imports and exports
Common Invisible Characters
- Zero-Width Space (U+200B)
- Non-Breaking Space (U+00A0)
- Zero-Width Joiner (U+200D)
- Byte Order Mark (U+FEFF)
- Soft Hyphen (U+00AD)
How to Use This Invisible Character Remover
It's straightforward – just paste, analyze, and clean. Here's a quick guide to remove invisible characters from your text:
- Paste your text into the box below.
- Click "Analyze Text" to see the breakdown: visible and invisible counts, total characters, and words.
- Check the revealed text below – hidden characters are highlighted with labels like [ZWSP].
- Choose an action: Remove them entirely, replace with spaces, or custom replace with your own text.
- The cleaned text updates instantly. Copy it when you're happy!
Pro tip: Great for removing invisible characters from AI text – paste straight from ChatGPT and watch the quirks disappear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need to remove invisible characters?
Invisible characters can cause various issues like breaking code, failing data validation, creating formatting problems, and causing search inconsistencies. Removing them ensures your text works correctly across different systems.
Do AI models like ChatGPT add invisible characters?
Yes, some AI models occasionally add invisible characters like zero-width spaces or non-breaking spaces, which can cause issues when using the generated text in code, databases, or other applications.
What's the difference between removing and replacing with spaces?
Removing deletes invisible characters entirely, which might join words together. Replacing with spaces maintains word separation but removes the invisible character itself.
Is my text safe when using this tool?
Yes, all processing happens in your browser - your text is never sent to any server. This ensures complete privacy and security for your content.