Convert Spaces to Tabs (Tabify)

Convert leading consecutive spaces into tab characters based on configured tab width.

How It Works & Processing Standards

Convert leading consecutive spaces into tab characters based on configured tab width.

Your input data is never sent to any server and is securely processed on your device.

Current Limits

  • Maximum input length: 2,000,000 characters

Convert Spaces to Tabs (Tabify) is a 100% free, browser-based online utility. All calculations and file conversions run locally inside your browser (Local-First) without sending data to remote servers, keeping your documents and inputs strictly private.

How to Use Convert Spaces to Tabs (Tabify)

  1. 1
    Paste TextEnter space-indented code or text.
  2. 2
    Set Tab WidthSpecify how many spaces equal one tab.
  3. 3
    Copy OutputCopy your tab-indented result.

Common Use Cases

  • Converting space-indented files for Makefiles or tab-preferred projects
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