Title Case Converter

Convert text to title case for headings, with smart handling of small words.

A title case converter capitalizes the important words in your text and keeps small words like "and", "or" and "the" lowercase, following common title conventions.

How to Use the Title Case Converter

  1. Paste your text. Enter your heading or title.
  2. Copy the result. See the title-cased version instantly.

This tool processes your input locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

What Is Title Case?

A title case converter formats text the way headlines and titles are usually written, capitalizing principal words while keeping short conjunctions and prepositions lowercase.

What is title case?

Title case means capitalizing the first and last words and all important words, while leaving short function words such as "a", "an", "and", "but", "for", "or" and "the" in lowercase unless they start the title.

Why use title case?

Headlines, article titles, book titles and section headings often use title case for a polished, consistent look. Different style guides (APA, Chicago, AP) have minor variations.

Key Features

  • Capitalizes main words
  • Keeps small words lowercase
  • Instant conversion

Examples

  • "the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" becomes "The Quick Brown Fox Jumps Over the Lazy Dog".

Common Use Cases

  • Article titles
  • Headings
  • Book and movie titles

Tips & Best Practices

  • Always capitalize the first and last words, even if they are small words.
  • Follow your style guide for exact rules.

Limitations

  • Automatic title casing may not match every style guide exactly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is title case?
It capitalizes important words in a title while keeping short words like "and" and "the" lowercase.
Does it match APA or Chicago rules?
It follows common conventions, but style guides differ in small details.
Is it free?
Yes, and it runs locally in your browser.

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