Spaces to Tabs Converter
Convert groups of spaces into tab characters for indentation.
The tabs-versus-spaces debate is eternal, but sometimes you just need to switch a file from one to the other to match a project's style or a linter's rule. Converting spaces to tabs by hand across a file is impractical.
Paste your code or text and this tool replaces each group of four spaces with a tab character, normalizing indentation to tabs. It's the counterpart to the Tabs to Spaces tool — use whichever direction your project's conventions require.
How to use Spaces to Tabs Converter
- 1
Paste or type your text
Enter the text you want to transform.
- 2
See the result
The output updates instantly as you type.
- 3
Copy the result
Use it wherever you need it.
Features
- Instant transformation
- Runs privately in your browser
- Handles Unicode text
Frequently asked questions
Common mistakes to avoid
- Expecting the change to be reversible when it isn't — keep your original text.
- Applying it to content where the original formatting was meaningful.
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