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Convert Your Text to Title Case Convert text to Title Case with proper capitalization rules.

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Title Case Converter

Convert text to Title Case with proper capitalization rules.

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Enter Your Title

Paste or type the text you want to convert to title case.

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View Formatted Title

See your text with proper title capitalization applied automatically.

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Copy Your Formatted Title

Copy the properly capitalized title to your clipboard.

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What Is Title Case Converter?

A title case converter capitalizes the first letter of each word while applying standard English title capitalization rules. In proper title case, major words (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs) are capitalized, while minor words (articles like "the" and "a", short prepositions like "in" and "of", and conjunctions like "and" and "but") are lowercase unless they're the first or last word. This follows established style guides like the Chicago Manual of Style and AP Stylebook. The tool is essential for formatting book titles, article headlines, blog post titles, email subject lines, and any heading that should follow standard English capitalization conventions.

Why Use Title Case Converter?

  • Applies standard title capitalization rules automatically
  • Handles articles, prepositions, and conjunctions correctly
  • Saves time formatting headlines and headings
  • Consistent formatting for professional content
  • Follows major style guide conventions

Common Use Cases

Blog Post Titles

Format blog and article headlines with proper title capitalization for professional appearance.

Book & Chapter Titles

Apply correct capitalization to book titles following publishing industry standards.

Email Subject Lines

Create professional-looking email subjects with consistent title case formatting.

Presentation Slides

Format slide titles and headings with proper capitalization throughout your deck.

Technical Guide

Title case conversion capitalizes the first letter of each word while keeping certain minor words lowercase. The algorithm first splits text into words, then applies capitalization rules: always capitalize the first and last word, capitalize all major words (4+ letters), and lowercase minor words (articles: a, an, the; prepositions: in, on, at, by, to, etc.; conjunctions: and, but, or, nor, for, yet, so). After colons or semicolons, the next word is always capitalized. Hyphenated words have each part capitalized (e.g., "self-aware" → "Self-Aware"). The implementation handles edge cases like all-caps input (first lowercased, then title-cased) and preserves intentional uppercase like acronyms when possible.

Tips & Best Practices

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    Always capitalize the first and last word of a title regardless of word type
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    Capitalize words of 4 or more letters even if they're prepositions
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    After a colon in a title, capitalize the next word
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    In hyphenated compounds, capitalize each significant part
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    When in doubt, follow the Chicago Manual of Style rules

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q Which words stay lowercase in title case?
Articles (a, an, the), short prepositions (in, on, at, by, to, for), and conjunctions (and, but, or, nor) stay lowercase unless they're the first or last word.
Q How are hyphenated words capitalized in title case?
Both parts of hyphenated words are typically capitalized in title case (e.g., "Self-Driving Car").
Q Which style guide does this follow?
The tool follows general title case rules consistent with the Chicago Manual of Style and AP Stylebook.
Q Should I capitalize "is" in a title?
Yes, "is" is a verb and should always be capitalized in title case, despite being short.
Q Do you capitalize the word after a colon in title case?
The first word after a colon is typically capitalized in title case.

About This Tool

Title Case Converter is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.