Smart Quote Converter
Convert straight quotes (' and ") to curly "smart" typographic quotes for publishing, or convert curly quotes back to straight ones for programming and JSON.
Result
He said “hello” and it’s a nice day.
How to use Smart Quote Converter
- 1Paste your text containing quotes into the input area.
- 2Select "Straight → Curly (smart)" for publishing or "Curly → Straight" for programming.
- 3Copy the converted text to your clipboard.
Key features
Straight to Curly Conversion
Converts ASCII straight quotes (' and ") into typographical curly quotes (‘ ’ “ ”).
Curly to Straight Conversion
Flattens curly smart quotes into standard straight quotes for programming, JSON, and CLI scripts.
Context-Aware Pairing
Intelligent directional quote pairing for opening and closing quotes.
Bidirectional Toggle
Instant mode switching with one-click clipboard copying.
Examples & use cases
Straight to Typographical Curly Quotes
Prepares plain text for typography, books, and publishing.
He said, "It's a great day."
He said, “It’s a great day.”
Curly Quotes to Plain ASCII Quotes
Prevents syntax errors in JavaScript, JSON, YAML, and shell scripts.
const message = ‘Hello world’;
const message = 'Hello world';
Frequently asked questions
Helpful guides & tutorials
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