What is Add Line Breaks?

Add Line Breaks is a text formatting tool that splits long or single-line text into multiple lines. It's the opposite of "Remove Line Breaks" - instead of joining lines, it creates new line breaks at specific points in your text.

The tool offers multiple ways to split your text: break after punctuation marks (sentences), break at delimiters (like commas), break every N characters, or break every N words. This flexibility makes it useful for a wide range of formatting tasks.

Privacy First: All file processing happens entirely in your browser. Your files never leave your device - no uploads, no server processing, no tracking.

Who Needs This Tool?

Writers & Editors

Breaking long paragraphs into readable sentences for better content flow

Data Professionals

Converting CSV data to line-by-line format for analysis and processing

Developers

Splitting long strings for improved code readability and debugging

Social Media Managers

Formatting content to meet platform character limits and improve engagement

Poets & Lyricists

Creating verse formatting with consistent line structure and rhythm

How to Use Add Line Breaks

Choose a Break Mode

Select how you want your text to be split:

Punctuation

Break after specified punctuation marks (default: . ? !)

Great for splitting paragraphs into sentences
Customize which characters trigger a break

Delimiter

Break at a specific character (comma, semicolon, pipe, etc.)

Perfect for converting CSV or list data
Each delimiter becomes a new line

Every N Characters

Break after a fixed number of characters

Useful for character-limited displays
Tries to break at word boundaries when possible

Every N Words

Break after a fixed number of words

Great for poetry or consistent line lengths
Creates predictable line counts

Configure Options

Trim Lines - Removes extra whitespace from each line
Remove Empty - Skips empty lines in the output

Batch File Processing (Optional)

Click the "Batch Process Files" button to expand the upload section
Upload files by clicking or drag & drop
Set a custom filename suffix (default: "-formatted")
Download processed files individually or all at once

Features

Four Break Modes

Punctuation Mode

Splits text after sentence-ending punctuation. Customize which characters trigger breaks (default: period, question mark, exclamation mark).

Best for: Breaking paragraphs into individual sentences, creating sentence-per-line format for analysis or translation work.

Delimiter Mode

Splits at any delimiter you specify. Perfect for comma-separated lists, pipe-delimited data, or any custom separator.

Best for: Converting CSV data, splitting lists, transforming delimited data into line-by-line format.

Character Count Mode

Creates lines of consistent length. Intelligently breaks at word boundaries when possible to avoid splitting words.

Best for: Character-limited displays, SMS messages, social media posts with strict character limits.

Word Count Mode

Creates lines with a fixed number of words. Ideal for poetry, lyrics, or consistent paragraph formatting.

Best for: Poetry formatting, song lyrics, creating consistent line lengths for visual appeal.

Smart Text Cleanup

Without Cleanup

Raw Output

Extra whitespace preserved
Empty lines included
Inconsistent formatting

With Cleanup

Clean Output

Trimmed lines (no extra spaces)
Empty lines removed
Professional formatting

Batch File Processing

Multi-file upload - Process many files at once with drag & drop support
Custom suffix - Add your own suffix to output filenames for easy organization
Bulk download - Download all processed files with one click as a ZIP archive

Supported file types: .txt, .csv, .md, .log, .json, .xml, .html, .css, and .js

Real-time Processing

See results instantly as you type or change settings. The output updates automatically with live line count statistics, making it easy to fine-tune your formatting on the fly.

Output Line Numbers

The output panel shows line numbers for easy reference, making it simple to verify your formatting or discuss specific lines with collaborators.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I split text into sentences?

Use Punctuation mode (the default). Enter the punctuation marks that end sentences - typically ". ? !" - and each sentence will become its own line.

How do I convert a comma-separated list to multiple lines?

Select Delimiter mode and enter a comma (,) in the delimiter field. Each item in your list will appear on its own line.

How does character-count mode handle words?

When breaking by character count, the tool tries to break at word boundaries. If a word would be split, it looks back for the previous space and breaks there instead. This keeps words intact while staying close to your target line length.

What file types can I upload?

The tool accepts common text-based files: .txt, .csv, .md, .log, .json, .xml, .html, .css, and .js.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your files never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.

Can I use multiple punctuation marks?

Yes. In Punctuation mode, enter all the characters you want to break after, separated by spaces. For example, . ? ! : would break after periods, question marks, exclamation marks, and colons.

Why are there empty lines in my output?

Empty lines can appear when there are consecutive delimiters or punctuation marks. Enable the "Remove Empty" option to filter these out automatically.