Normalize List Item Separators

Normalize mixed separators in your list using the Normalize List Item Separators Tool. Convert any combination of commas, pipes, slashes, semicolons, or newlines into a consistent separator. Customize the output format with prefix and suffix options. Supports live preview, file import/export, and total item count.

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Supported file types: .txt, .csv, .tsv, .log, .json, .xml, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
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How to Use:

  1. Paste or import your list that uses inconsistent separators.
  2. Choose a new separator, and optionally set a prefix and suffix.
  3. The output updates instantly, replacing all existing separators.
  4. Use Copy Output or Export to File to save the result.

What Normalize List Item Separators Tool Can Do:

  • Replaces mixed separators (e.g. ,, |, ;, /, \, \n) with a custom one.
  • Trims and joins items with a prefix/suffix wrapper.
  • Updates live with preview and item counter.
  • Supports import/export and copy to clipboard.

Example:

Input:

Apple, Banana | Cherry; Date / Elderberry \ Fig Grape

Output:

[Apple, Banana, Cherry, Date, Elderberry, Fig, Grape]

Common Use Cases:

Perfect for cleaning up lists scraped from inconsistent sources, converting delimited values for CSV/JSON use, or creating uniform strings for search, tagging, or code.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re cleaning up inconsistent dividers, Change List Item Separator is a great follow-up especially if you want to switch from commas to pipes or something more structured. And if the items are messy around the edges, Trim List Items helps keep everything tight after the swap. Together, they make it easy to clean up pasted lists or reformat content for scripts, exports, or display.

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