Replace Straight Quotes with Smart “Curly” Quotes
Transform straight quotes into elegant smart quotes for better typography. Convert quotation marks and apostrophes instantly.
“ Input Text
0 quotes found
“ Smart Quotes
Ready to format
Standard smart quotes
🔧 Formatting Modes
Standard Smart Quotes
Standard English smart quotes with curly quotation marks and apostrophes.
Before: “Hello,” she said. “It’s great!”
After: “Hello,” she said. “It’s great!”
French Guillemets
French-style guillemets with proper spacing for European typography.
Before: “Bonjour,” dit-elle.
After: « Bonjour, » dit-elle.
German Quotes
German-style quotation marks with low opening quotes and standard closing.
Before: “Hallo,” sagte sie.
After: „Hallo,” sagte sie.
Single Smart Quotes
Single smart quotes for nested quotations or alternative typography style.
Before: ‘Hello,’ she said.
After: ‘Hello,’ she said.
Why Use Smart Quotes? ✨
Professional Typography
Smart quotes provide better visual appeal and professional appearance in documents, websites, and publications.
International Support
Support for multiple quote styles including English, French guillemets, German quotes, and single quotes.
Smart Detection
Intelligently distinguishes between opening and closing quotes, contractions, possessives, and dialogue.
Real-time Processing
See results instantly as you type with automatic processing and customizable formatting options.
How to Convert Straight Quotes to Smart Quotes
Paste Your Text
Enter or paste your text containing straight quotes into the input area. The tool works with any text content including dialogue, articles, and documents.
Choose Quote Style
Select your preferred quote style from English, French, German, or single quotes. Configure apostrophe handling and processing options.
Review Smart Conversion
See your text with professionally formatted smart quotes applied. The tool intelligently handles opening/closing quotes and contractions.
Copy or Download
Copy the formatted text to your clipboard or download as a file for use in your documents, websites, or publications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between straight and smart quotes?
Straight quotes are simple vertical marks, while smart quotes are curved and directional. Smart quotes provide better typography and are preferred in professional publishing and design.
How does the tool handle contractions and possessives?
The tool intelligently converts apostrophes in contractions and possessives to smart apostrophes while preserving the correct directional curl.
What are French guillemets and when should I use them?
Guillemets are French-style quotation marks used in many European languages. They are placed with spaces around the quoted text and are the standard for French, Italian, and several other languages.
Will the tool preserve code blocks and technical content?
Yes, when Preserve code blocks is enabled, the tool will skip content that appears to be code, URLs, or technical strings where straight quotes should be maintained.
What is the difference between the processing modes?
Smart detection analyzes context for proper quote direction. Replace all quotes converts every quote mark. Dialogue only focuses on quoted speech while leaving other quotes unchanged.