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Tabs to Spaces Converter
Convert tab characters into spaces for consistent indentation.
Tabs render at different widths in different editors, which is why many style guides mandate spaces for indentation — code looks the same everywhere. Converting a tab-indented file to spaces makes it consistent and diff-friendly.
Paste your code or text and this tool replaces every tab character with four spaces, normalizing indentation. It's the counterpart to the Spaces to Tabs tool; pick the direction your project's style requires.
How to use Tabs to Spaces 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.
Written by Converter Portal Editorial TeamPublished July 24, 2026Last updated July 24, 2026
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