List Unwrap
Remove prefix and suffix characters from each item in a list. Supports multi-level unwrapping and trimming. Runs entirely in your browser.
What is list unwrapping?
List unwrapping removes prefix and suffix characters from each item in a list, such as quotes, brackets, or custom delimiters.
How does the list unwrap tool work?
Enter your list items, specify the characters to remove from the left and right sides of each item, and the tool processes them instantly.
What is multi-level unwrapping?
When enabled, multi-level unwrapping repeatedly removes the same character until it no longer matches, useful for nested wrappers like ((item)).
Can I remove quotes from list items?
Yes, you can remove single quotes, double quotes, or any other wrapping characters from your list items.
Is my data safe with this tool?
Absolutely. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.
Does this tool work offline?
Yes, once the page loads, it works completely offline since all processing is client-side.
What are common use cases for list unwrapping?
Common uses include cleaning data exports, removing formatting from copied lists, preparing data for import, and sanitizing user input.
Can I unwrap multiple characters at once?
Yes, you can specify different prefix and suffix characters to remove multiple layers of wrapping in a single operation.
Does the tool preserve empty lines?
Yes, empty lines in your input are preserved in the output unless you choose to trim them.
What character encodings are supported?
The tool supports UTF-8 encoding and works with Unicode characters from any language.
Can I use this tool for bulk processing?
Yes, you can paste large lists with thousands of items and the tool will process them efficiently in your browser.
Is there a limit to list size?
There's no hard limit. Performance depends on your browser's memory, but thousands of items are handled smoothly.
How to Use List Unwrap
Shave characters off the start and end of every list item, with optional multi-level stripping, entirely in your browser.
- Paste your list into the input box and set "Split by:" to match your separator.
- Enter how many characters to cut from the beginning of each item in "Remove left:".
- Enter how many characters to cut from the end of each item in "Remove right:".
- Turn on "Multi-level" to keep stripping repeatedly, e.g. for nested quotes or brackets.
- Enable "Trim whitespace" to clean stray spaces and "Remove empty" to drop items left blank.
Set both "Remove left:" and "Remove right:" to 1 with "Multi-level" on to strip nested quotes like ''item'' down to item.
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