Line Ending Detector | Analyze CRLF, LF & CR Line Breaks
Analyze the line endings in your text to identify mixed usage of CRLF, LF, and CR.
How to Use This Tool
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Paste your code, script, or text into the input box.
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View the count of each line ending type (CRLF, LF, CR).
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Check the 'Dominant Style' to see which format is most common.
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Identify mixed line endings that might cause issues in editors or compilers.
Use Cases & Examples
Cross-Platform Development
Ensure your code files have consistent line endings (e.g., LF for Linux, CRLF for Windows) to prevent Git diff noise.
Data Cleaning
Fix CSV or log files that have broken formatting due to mixed line breaks.
Script Debugging
Troubleshoot 'interpreter not found' errors caused by incorrect line endings in shell scripts.
Line Endings Explained
LF (Line Feed, \n): Used by Unix, Linux, and modern macOS.
CRLF (Carriage Return + Line Feed, \r\n): Used by Windows.
CR (Carriage Return, \r): Used by classic Mac OS (pre-OS X).
The tool scans the text byte-by-byte to count occurrences of each sequence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Why do line endings matter?
A. Inconsistent line endings can cause issues in version control systems (like Git), break shell scripts, or display incorrectly in some text editors.
Q.Does this tool convert line endings?
A. This tool is for detection and analysis. To convert, you can use a text editor's 'Convert to LF/CRLF' feature or a dedicated converter tool.
Q.Is my code safe?
A. Yes. The analysis happens entirely in your browser. No code or text is sent to any server.
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