Kebab Case Converter
The preferred format for clean URLs and CSS selectors.
Transform your text into kebab-case format with our free online converter. Kebab-case uses lowercase letters with hyphens separating words, mimicking a "kebab" on a skewer.
Features
Clean URLs
Hyphens are preferred by search engines for URL slugs.
Fast Results
Instant conversion as you type or click.
Privacy Protected
Your text never leaves your device.
Bulk Conversion
Convert multiple lines or slugs at once.
Smart Cleansing
Automatically handles spaces and special characters.
100% Free
No registration or hidden costs.
Common Use Cases
URL Slugs
Creating readable, search-friendly URLs for blog posts and products.
CSS Class Names
Naming styles like .primary-button or .main-nav-container.
File Naming
Standard for cross-platform compatible file names.
HTML IDs
Giving descriptive, unique IDs to your elements.
Package Names
Common in npm and other modern package managers.
Domain Names
Formatting multi-word domain registrations.
How to Convert
- 0. Insert Text: Enter your phrase or URL fragment.
- 1. Automatic Format: The tool turns everything to lowercase.
- 2. Hyphenation: It replaces all non-alphanumeric characters with hyphens.
- 3. Cleanup: It handles multiple spaces or hyphens gracefully.
- 4. Ready to Use: The kebab-case text is outputted.
Examples
URL Slug
My Web Page → my-web-page
CSS Class
Header Navigation → header-navigation
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called kebab-case?
Because the words are "skewered" together with a hyphen, looking like pieces of meat on a kebab.
Kebab vs Snake Case?
Kebab uses hyphens (-), snake uses underscores (_). URLs love kebabs; databases love snakes.
Is it SEO friendly?
Yes, Google and other search engines recommend using hyphens rather than underscores in URLs.
Does it handle special characters?
Yes, it replaces all symbols and punctuation with single hyphens for safety.
Is it free?
Completely free with no limits on usage.