Convert Accented Characters
Remove diacritics and convert accented characters to their basic Latin equivalents for URLs, databases, and ASCII compatibility.
Convert Accented Characters
Convert ä→ae, ö→oe, ü→ue instead of removing accents
Understanding Accent Conversion
What Are Diacritical Marks?
Diacritical marks are glyphs added to letters to alter pronunciation or meaning. They include accents, tildes, umlauts, and other marks common in international languages.
- • Preserve pronunciation in many languages
- • Critical for proper spelling and meaning
- • Can cause technical compatibility issues
- • May need removal for specific applications
Common Use Cases
- • Creating SEO-friendly URLs
- • Database normalization
- • File and folder naming
- • ASCII-only system compatibility
- • Search functionality improvement
- • Email address validation
- • Legacy system integration
- • Data migration projects
Character Conversion Examples
Spanish:
José María Azñar → Jose Maria Aznar
French:
Café français → Cafe francais
German:
Mädchen Größe → Maedchen Groesse
Portuguese:
São Paulo ação → Sao Paulo acao
Supported Diacritical Marks
| Mark Type | Examples | Converts To |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Accent | á é í ó ú | a e i o u |
| Grave Accent | à è ì ò ù | a e i o u |
| Circumflex | â ê î ô û | a e i o u |
| Umlaut/Diaeresis | ä ë ï ö ü | ae e i oe ue |
| Tilde | ã ñ õ | a n o |
| Cedilla | ç ş | c s |
💡 Best Practices
- • Always keep a backup of original accented text
- • Be mindful of linguistic accuracy when converting names
- • Test converted text in your target system
- • Consider SEO implications for international content
- • Use conversion primarily for technical compatibility
- • Respect cultural significance of proper spelling
Frequently Asked Questions
What are accented characters and why remove them?
Accented characters are letters with diacritical marks like é, ñ, ü, or ç. Removing accents is useful for creating URL slugs, database entries, search functionality, or when working with systems that don't support extended character sets.
Will this tool affect the meaning of words?
Converting accented characters can change pronunciation and sometimes meaning in certain languages. Use this tool carefully for content where linguistic accuracy is important. It's primarily designed for technical applications like URLs and system compatibility.
Which languages and characters are supported?
Our tool supports a wide range of Latin-based languages including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Czech, and many others. It handles common diacritical marks like acute accents, grave accents, circumflex, umlaut, tilde, and cedilla.
Can I convert text back to accented form?
Unfortunately, converting back to accented characters isn't possible because the original accent information is lost during conversion. If you need the original accented text, keep a backup before converting.
Is this safe for names and proper nouns?
Be cautious when removing accents from names and proper nouns, as this can change their correct spelling and pronunciation. Many official documents and systems require names to maintain their original accented spelling.
What's the difference between removing and converting accents?
Removing accents simply deletes the diacritical marks (é becomes e), while converting attempts to replace accented characters with their closest ASCII equivalents (ß becomes ss, æ becomes ae).
When should I use this tool?
This tool is perfect for creating SEO-friendly URLs, ensuring database compatibility, preparing text for ASCII-only systems, generating file names, or when you need plain text versions of accented content.
Does this affect emojis or special symbols?
No, this tool specifically targets Latin characters with diacritical marks. Emojis, mathematical symbols, currency symbols, and other special characters remain unchanged unless they're specifically included in the conversion rules.