Compact Your Text
Empty lines add visual breathing room in some contexts but waste space in others. Our Empty Line Remover strips out blank lines to create compact, space-efficient text while preserving your actual content.
This is especially useful for code cleanup, data processing, and preparing content for systems that don't handle excess whitespace well.
What Counts as Empty?
| Line Content | By Default | With Strict Mode |
|---|---|---|
| (nothing) | Removed | Removed |
| (spaces only) | Removed | Kept |
| (tabs only) | Removed | Kept |
| actual text | Kept | Kept |
💡 Code Cleanup Tip
In code, excessive blank lines reduce readability. Most style guides recommend maximum 1-2 blank lines between sections. Use this tool to remove extras, then manually add back strategic spacing.
When to Remove vs. Keep Empty Lines
Remove Empty Lines When:
- Processing data files where blanks cause parsing errors
- Cleaning up log files for analysis
- Preparing text for systems with line limits
- Reducing file size significantly
Keep Empty Lines When:
- Paragraphs need visual separation
- Poetry or lyrics require intentional breaks
- Code sections need breathing room
- Document structure relies on spacing
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this merge my paragraphs?
Yes, if paragraphs are separated by empty lines. Single line breaks between content lines are preserved—only completely blank lines are removed. Use "Preserve one empty line" option if you want to keep paragraph separation.
What about lines with just spaces?
By default, lines containing only whitespace (spaces, tabs) are treated as empty and removed. Enable "Strict mode" to only remove truly empty lines (zero characters).
Can I limit to certain sections?
This tool processes all text equally. For selective cleanup, process the specific sections separately or use your code editor's regex find-replace.
Related Operations
- Remove Line Breaks: Different—joins all lines into one
- Collapse Empty Lines: Some tools reduce multiple blanks to one
- Trim Whitespace: Removes spaces from line edges only