Character Type Extractor

Extract specific character types such as alphanumeric, hiragana, katakana, or kanji from text.

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How to use

  1. Paste the source text.
  2. Select which character types to extract.
  3. Click Extract to filter.
  4. Copy the filtered result.

About this tool

The Character Type Extractor filters a block of text to keep only the character types you want, such as alphanumeric, hiragana, katakana, or kanji. It is handy for cleaning mixed-script text.

Features

Flexible multi-type selection, Japanese-aware detection, support for half-width forms, and instant local processing.

Use cases

Preparing language-learning flashcards, cleaning OCR output, normalizing mixed Japanese and English text, and extracting numbers from reports.

Why this tool

It saves you from writing custom regex and works for Japanese text out of the box, with full privacy and no upload.

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FAQ

Can I extract multiple types at once?
Yes, select multiple checkboxes and all of those types will be kept.
Does it support half-width katakana?
Yes, both full-width and half-width forms are recognized.
Are symbols kept?
Symbols are removed unless you explicitly select the symbol option.