Tab to Spaces Converter

Tabs and spaces are fundamental elements of text formatting in programming and document editing. Unfortunately, differences in how they are interpreted by editors and browsers can lead to display errors, unreadable code, or even syntax issues. This tool quickly solves the problem by replacing tabs with spaces.

Why should you replace tabs with spaces?

• Consistent code formatting – using spaces ensures a uniform appearance of files across different editors, operating systems, and development environments.
• Compliance with coding standards – many programming languages (e.g., Python, YAML) and popular linters require spaces instead of tabs.
• Improved readability – spaces eliminate unpredictable alignment caused by varying tab width settings in text editors.
• Preparing text for publishing – spaces are more reliable when copying text into emails, content editors, forms, or websites.

How does our tool work?

It’s simple: paste your text containing tabs, click “Convert,” and the tool will automatically replace all tabs with the appropriate number of spaces (e.g., 2 or 4 – based on your settings).