Add Quotes to Lines
Wrap each line of your text in quotation marks.
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Instantly wraps every line of your text in quotes. Perfect for preparing lists of strings for code, SQL queries, or data processing.
Add Quotes to Lines – Free Online Line Quoter for SQL & Code
Instantly wrap every line of text in quotation marks. The ultimate efficiency tool for developers preparing data for SQL IN clauses, JavaScript arrays, Python lists, or any format requiring quoted strings. Choose from multiple quote styles, skip empty lines automatically, and process thousands of lines instantly—all in your browser with complete privacy.
What Does This Tool Do?
The Add Quotes to Lines tool takes a vertical list of text (one item per line) and wraps the beginning and end of each line with quotation marks. This seemingly simple task is surprisingly tedious when done manually, especially with large datasets.
Whether you're preparing values for a SQL WHERE IN clause, creating string arrays for JavaScript or Python, or formatting data for configuration files, this tool automates the tedious quoting process instantly.
The tool intelligently handles empty lines (optionally skipping them), preserves your original line structure, and lets you choose from multiple quote styles to match your target format perfectly.
Who Uses This Tool?
Database Administrators
Quickly format lists of IDs for SQL queries: WHERE ID IN ('A', 'B', 'C'). Essential for data migrations and bulk operations.
Software Developers
Turn raw text lists into Python lists, JavaScript arrays, or any programming language's string arrays in seconds.
Data Engineers
Prepare raw log data, CSV columns, or API outputs for ingestion into structured systems and databases.
DevOps Engineers
Format environment variables, configuration values, or deployment scripts requiring quoted strings.
QA Testers
Generate test data sets with properly quoted values for API testing, form validation, and data import testing.
Technical Writers
Format code examples and documentation samples with properly quoted strings for accuracy.
Why Use Our Line Quoter?
100% Private & Secure
Essential for quoting internal IDs, API keys, or sensitive business data. Everything processes locally in your browser—we never see your data.
Blazing Fast Processing
Process thousands of lines instantly. Optimized for performance with large datasets—no waiting, no pagination, instant results.
Smart Empty Line Handling
Automatically skip empty lines to prevent errors in your SQL queries or code arrays. Toggle this feature based on your specific needs.
How to Add Quotes to Every Line
Quoting lines is quick and easy:
- Paste your list into the input area. Each item should be on its own line (copy from spreadsheets, databases, or create manually).
- Select your quote style from the dropdown: double quotes ("), single quotes ('), backticks (`), or brackets ([]).
- Toggle "Ignore Empty Lines" based on whether you want to skip blank lines (recommended for most use cases).
- Copy the quoted result with one click and paste into your SQL query, code file, or configuration.
Example Transformations
alpha beta gamma
"alpha" "beta" "gamma"
USER_001 USER_002 USER_003
'USER_001' 'USER_002' 'USER_003'
Add Quotes to Lines vs. Words: Which to Use?
Add Quotes to Lines (this tool) wraps each LINE of a vertical list in quotes. Use when you have a multi-line list where each line is a separate value (like database IDs, file paths, or names).
Add Quotes to Words quotes individual WORDS on the same line. Use when you have a horizontal list of space-separated or comma-separated words that all need quotes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Add Quotes to Lines tool completely free?
Yes, this tool is 100% free with no hidden costs, usage limits, or registration required. Quote as many lines as you need without restrictions. We sustain the service through non-intrusive advertising while keeping all features fully accessible.
Is my data private and secure when using this tool?
Absolutely. All processing happens entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your data never leaves your device—it's not uploaded, stored, or transmitted anywhere. This makes it safe for quoting sensitive database IDs, internal codes, or confidential business data.
What quote styles can I use?
The tool supports multiple quote styles: double quotes ("), single quotes ('), backticks (`), and square brackets ([]). Choose the style that matches your target format—double quotes for JSON/SQL, single quotes for Python/SQL, backticks for MySQL identifiers, or brackets for special use cases.
Can I skip empty lines when adding quotes?
Yes! The 'Ignore Empty Lines' option is enabled by default. This prevents empty quoted strings ("") from cluttering your output. Toggle it off if you need to preserve empty lines as empty quoted strings for specific database or code requirements.
How do I create a SQL IN clause from a list?
Paste your list of values (one per line), select double or single quotes (depending on your SQL dialect), and the tool will quote each line. Then copy the result and paste it into your SQL query with commas. For example, 'value1'\n'value2'\n'value3' becomes ready to use in WHERE column IN ('value1', 'value2', 'value3').
Can I use this to create JavaScript or Python arrays?
Absolutely! For JavaScript arrays, use double quotes and add commas between the quoted lines. For Python lists, you can use either single or double quotes. The tool prepares each line with quotes—just add brackets and commas to complete your array syntax.
Does it handle special characters in text?
The tool wraps each line as-is without escaping special characters. If your text contains quotes that match your chosen wrapper style (like a line containing "), you may need to escape them manually for proper syntax in code or SQL. The tool adds quotes around the line, not within it.
Is there a limit to how many lines I can process?
There's no artificial limit. Since processing happens in your browser, performance depends on your device. Modern computers handle thousands of lines instantly. The tool is optimized for efficiency and can process large data exports or log files without issues.
How is this different from 'Add Quotes to Words'?
'Add Quotes to Lines' (this tool) wraps each LINE of a vertical list in quotes—perfect for multi-line data like database IDs or file paths. 'Add Quotes to Words' quotes individual WORDS on the same line—useful for horizontal lists or inline code. Use the tool that matches your data format.
Can I add quotes to text copied from Excel or Google Sheets?
Yes! When you copy a column from Excel or Google Sheets, each cell becomes a separate line. Paste it into this tool, choose your quote style, and get perfectly quoted lines ready for SQL, code, or other formats. The 'Ignore Empty Lines' option helps clean up any blank cells.
Does the tool trim whitespace from lines?
The tool can be configured to trim leading/trailing whitespace from each line before adding quotes. This is useful when copying data that may have inconsistent spacing. The quotes are then placed around the cleaned text for proper formatting.
Can I combine this with comma-separated output?
While this tool focuses on quoting lines, you can easily convert the result to a comma-separated format using our other tools, or manually join the lines with commas. Some users copy the quoted output and use find-replace to convert newlines to ', ' for instant SQL-ready format.