Title Case Converter

Title case seems simple until edge cases appear: Should 'of' be capitalized? What about 'through'? This tool applies standard conventions instantly for properly capitalized headlines.

What Title Case Converter does

Transforms text into proper title case by capitalizing major words while keeping minor words lowercase. First and last words are always capitalized.

Features at a glance

Automatic major-word capitalization, intelligent minor-word handling, first-and-last-word always capitalized, real-time conversion, multi-line support, one-click copy.

Using Title Case Converter

Splits input into words, evaluates each against a minor-word list (articles, short conjunctions, short prepositions). Non-minor words get capitalized. Minor words stay lowercase unless first in the title.

Where Title Case Converter helps

Bloggers format article titles. Journalists write AP-style headlines. Authors format book titles. Email marketers create professional subjects. Presentation creators format slide headings.

Why convert title case in your browser

Inconsistent capitalization looks unprofessional. Even experienced writers occasionally capitalize 'of' or lowercase 'Through'. This tool ensures uniform formatting.

Who benefits most

Blog writers, journalists, book authors, email marketers, content managers, social media managers, and academic writers.

Your first convert title case

Type or paste title text. Properly capitalized version appears instantly. Review for brand-name exceptions, copy the result.

Title Case Converter best practices

Always capitalize first and last word. AP lowercases all prepositions; Chicago capitalizes 4+ letter ones. After conversion, manually check brand names.

What Title Case Converter won't do

Cannot distinguish preposition 'to' from infinitive 'to'. Brand names with intentional lowercase (iPhone) need manual correction.

Title Case Converter — common questions

Which words are not capitalized?

Articles (a, an, the), coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or, nor, for, yet, so), and short prepositions (in, on, at, to, by, of). Exception: always capitalize first and last words.

Title case vs sentence case?

Title case capitalizes most words. Sentence case capitalizes only first word and proper nouns. Title case is standard for headlines and headings.

Which style guide does this follow?

General conventions aligning with AP, APA, Chicago, and MLA by lowercasing standard minor words and capitalizing everything else.

Does this tool actually handle hyphenated words?

Capitalizes the first part. Most style guides capitalize both parts in titles: 'Self-Driving', 'Well-Known'.

Should blog titles use title case?

Yes. A/B testing consistently shows title-cased headlines are perceived as more professional and clickworthy. Major publications all use title case.

Can you explain how it handle iPhone, eBay works?

Applies standard rules and capitalizes first letters. Brand names with unconventional casing need manual adjustment.

Does this really capitalize after colons?

The first word after a colon is typically capitalized across most style guides.

Could I use it for email subjects?

Yes. Campaign Monitor research shows title-cased subjects have 10-20% higher open rates.

See also: Text to Slug, Case Converter, Word Counter.

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