What does this tool do?
Smart Quotes converts straight quotation marks (" and ') into typographic curly quotes (“ ” ‘ ’), and also turns double hyphens into an em dash (—) and three dots into a single ellipsis character (…). It is ideal for writers, bloggers, editors, and anyone who wants polished typography, with a one-click reverse mode too.
How to use it
- Paste your text into the input area.
- Adjust the options to fit your needs.
- Copy the processed text.
Switch between smart and straight
Two modes are offered. 'Smart quotes' turns a quote at the start of a word into an opening mark (“ ‘) and one at the end into a closing mark (” ’), choosing direction based on the preceding space or bracket. 'Straight quotes' reverses the process, restoring all curly quotes, em/en dashes, and the ellipsis character to plain ASCII equivalents. That is handy for cleaning text before pasting into code, CSV, or systems that reject special glyphs.
Why use typographic quotes?
Curly quotes are the standard in print and professional web content, giving text a more readable, finished look. An em dash signals a strong pause, and the ellipsis glyph expresses an unfinished thought as a single character rather than three periods. All conversion happens locally in your browser; your text is never sent to a server, so drafts and private writing stay confidential.
Frequently asked questions
How does it tell opening quotes from closing ones?
The tool treats a quote following a space or opening bracket as an opening mark, and every other quote as a closing mark. This simple rule produces the correct result in most sentences.
Are dashes and ellipses converted too?
Yes. In smart mode, two hyphens (--) become an em dash (—) and three dots (...) become a single ellipsis character (…). In straight mode these are reverted to their ASCII equivalents.
Are apostrophe words like "it's" handled correctly?
A mid-word apostrophe falls under the closing rule, so it becomes ’ (the right single quote), which is the typographically correct form for English contractions.
Is Smart Quotes Converter free?
Yes. Smart Quotes Converter and all 300+ tools on MagmaNex are completely free with no signup or account required.
Is my data safe?
Yes. Everything runs locally in your browser. The data you enter is never sent to a server, stored, or shared.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. Smart Quotes Converter works on phones, tablets and desktops — no app download needed.
🔒 Privacy: everything runs in your browser, your data is never sent to a server.