Remove Accents - Remove Accent Characters from Text Online

Our free remove accents tool allows you to instantly remove accent marks and diacritics from text. Convert accented characters like é, à, ñ, ü to their base characters (e, a, n, u) for easier text processing, search, URL creation, and data normalization.

What are Accent Marks?

Accent marks (also called diacritics) are symbols added to letters to modify their pronunciation or distinguish them from other letters. Common accent marks include:

Acute accent (´): é, ó, ú (café, résumé)
Grave accent (`): à, è, ù (à la carte, pièce)
Circumflex (^): â, ê, î (crêpe, hôtel)
Tilde (~): ã, ñ, õ (São Paulo, piñata, jalapeño)
Umlaut/Diaeresis (¨): ä, ö, ü (München, naïve)
Cedilla (¸): ç (façade, français)
Ring (˚): å (Åland, Ångström)

How Our Accent Removal Works

Unicode Normalization

Our tool uses Unicode normalization to remove accents:

Decomposition (NFD): Characters are decomposed into base characters + combining marks
Removal: All combining diacritical marks (Unicode range U+0300-U+036F) are removed
Recomposition (NFC): The text is normalized back to composed form for proper display

Example Conversion

café → cafe
résumé → resume
naïve → naive
São Paulo → Sao Paulo
München → Munchen
jalapeño → jalapeno

Key Features of Our Remove Accents Tool

⚡ Real-time Conversion

Remove accents instantly as you type. No need to click buttons - see the converted text immediately with automatic updates.

🌍 Comprehensive Support

Removes all types of accent marks and diacritics from Latin-based alphabets, including French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, and more.

📊 Conversion Statistics

See how many accents were removed and compare the original and converted text lengths for quick verification.

📁 File Upload Support

Upload text files directly from your computer. Supports files of any size and automatically processes them to remove accents.

📋 Copy & Download

Copy the converted text to your clipboard or download it as a text file for use in your projects.

🔒 Privacy & Security

All text processing happens entirely in your browser. We don't store, log, or transmit your text to our servers. Your data remains completely private and secure.

Common Use Cases

URL and Filename Creation

Create URL-friendly strings and filenames by removing accents. Many systems don't handle accented characters well in URLs or filenames.

Before: café-résumé.html
After: cafe-resume.html

Database Normalization

Normalize text data in databases for better search and indexing. Removing accents can improve search accuracy and performance.

Text Processing and Analysis

Prepare text for natural language processing, sentiment analysis, or text mining. Normalized text is easier to process algorithmically.

Search Optimization

Improve search functionality by matching both accented and non-accented versions of words. Users can search without worrying about accents.

Internationalization (i18n)

Prepare text for systems that don't support Unicode accents or need ASCII-only text for compatibility reasons.

Data Migration

Convert legacy data or migrate data between systems with different character encoding support. Remove accents to ensure compatibility.

Content Management

Create slugs, tags, or categories from user-generated content that may contain accented characters. Ensures consistent formatting.

Supported Languages

Our tool works with text from many languages that use Latin-based alphabets with accents:

French: café, résumé, naïve, façade, à la carte
Spanish: jalapeño, piñata, España, México, Perú
German: München, Zürich, Österreich, Köln, Düsseldorf
Portuguese: São Paulo, João, não, português, açúcar
Italian: città, già, più, perché, così
Dutch: café, déjà, résumé
Czech: Praha, Česká, žlutý
Polish: Łódź, Żółć, Ćma
Romanian: România, ă, î, â, ș, ț
Scandinavian: Åland, København, Göteborg

Limitations and Considerations

Character Meaning Changes

Removing accents may change word meanings in some languages. For example:

French: "a" (has) vs "à" (to/at)
Spanish: "papa" (potato) vs "papá" (father)
Portuguese: "pais" (countries) vs "país" (country)

Consider the context before removing accents in production systems.

Non-Latin Characters

This tool focuses on Latin-based alphabets. Characters from other scripts (Cyrillic, Arabic, Chinese, etc.) may not be handled as expected.

Tips for Using Our Remove Accents Tool

Check results carefully - Review converted text to ensure meanings are preserved
Use for URLs and filenames - Perfect for creating URL slugs and safe filenames
Consider context - Be aware that accent removal may change word meanings in some languages
Use for normalization - Great for normalizing text data in databases
File upload - For large texts, use the file upload feature instead of copy-pasting
Copy results - Use the copy button for quick access to converted text
Download results - Save converted text files directly to your computer

Technical Details

Unicode Normalization Forms

Our tool uses Unicode normalization:

NFD (Normalization Form Decomposed): Separates characters into base + combining marks
NFC (Normalization Form Composed): Recombines characters for proper display

Combining Diacritical Marks

The tool removes characters in the Unicode range U+0300 to U+036F, which includes:

Combining Grave Accent (U+0300)
Combining Acute Accent (U+0301)
Combining Circumflex (U+0302)
Combining Tilde (U+0303)
Combining Macron (U+0304)
Combining Breve (U+0306)
Combining Dot Above (U+0307)
And many more diacritical marks

Browser Compatibility

Our remove accents tool works in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. The tool uses native JavaScript String.normalize() method, which is supported in all modern browsers. No plugins or additional software required.

Privacy & Security

Your text is processed entirely in your browser. We don't store, log, or transmit your text content to our servers. Your data remains completely private and secure throughout the conversion process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the remove accents tool free to use?

Yes, our remove accents tool is completely free to use. There are no registration requirements, usage limits, or hidden fees. You can remove accents from as much text as you need.

What types of accents are removed?

Our tool removes all common accent marks and diacritics including acute (é), grave (à), circumflex (â), tilde (ñ), umlaut (ü), cedilla (ç), and ring (å), as well as other combining diacritical marks in the Unicode range U+0300-U+036F.

Does removing accents change word meanings?

In some languages, removing accents can change word meanings. For example, in French "a" means "has" while "à" means "to/at". In Spanish "papa" means "potato" while "papá" means "father". Always review the results carefully to ensure meanings are preserved for your use case.

Will this work with all languages?

Our tool works best with Latin-based alphabets (French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, etc.). It may not work as expected with non-Latin scripts like Cyrillic, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or other character systems.

Can I upload large text files?

Yes, you can upload text files of any size. The tool processes files entirely in your browser, so there are no server-side file size limits. However, very large files may take longer to process depending on your browser's performance.

Is my text data secure?

Absolutely. All text processing happens entirely in your browser - we don't send your data to our servers. Your text content never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.

Can I use this for creating URL slugs?

Yes, this tool is perfect for creating URL-friendly slugs from text that contains accents. Simply remove accents and then apply additional URL formatting (lowercase, replace spaces with hyphens, etc.) as needed.

Does the tool preserve special characters?

Yes, the tool only removes accent marks and diacritics. Other special characters like punctuation marks, numbers, symbols, and non-accented letters remain unchanged.

Can I reverse the process?

No, accent removal is a one-way process. Once accents are removed, the original accent placement cannot be automatically restored because multiple base characters may have had the same accent mark. Always keep a backup of your original text if you might need it later.

Does the tool work offline?

Once the page is loaded, the remove accents tool works offline. You can remove accents from text without an internet connection, making it perfect for working in environments with limited connectivity.