Trim Whitespace
Trim extra whitespace from text lines.
Tool code processes selected files and entered content in your browser and does not submit them to a TOOLGRID processing endpoint. TOOLGRID measures tool usage, not the content you enter.
- No TOOLGRID input upload
- No account
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What this tool does
Remove leading/trailing whitespace and optionally drop empty lines.
Trim Whitespace cleans pasted text before export or comparison.
Use options to control how aggressively whitespace is removed.
Where this tool earns its place
Trim Whitespace cleans pasted text before export or comparison.
What to check before relying on the result
- Performance and maximum practical input size depend on browser memory, device speed, and the structure of the input.
- Review the generated result before replacing or publishing an original file.
Open a nearby browser tool when you need to validate, convert, or reuse the result.
How to use
01FAQ
02Can I keep empty lines?
Yes. The empty-line removal is optional.
Does it remove whitespace inside a line?
No. It only trims leading and trailing whitespace from each line, not internal spaces.
Does it work on Windows-style line endings?
Yes. CRLF line endings are normalized before processing.

