Extract Substring
About This Spell
With a wizard's whisper, Extract a portion of text either by start/end indices or between two delimiters. Great for pulling IDs, tags, or fields.
How to Cast the Spell
- Option A: Enter start and optional end index.
- Option B: Provide the text between which to extract.
- Paste your text and click Extract.
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- Local only: There are many tools like Text tools, some CSV tools, List tools etc. that are only processed on your browser. Data and Documents are transformed on your machine, so nothing is sent to our servers.
- Transparent progress: Watch the processing banner appear as soon as work begins and know exactly when it completes.
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- Secure Process: Some Tools need to be processed in the servers so the Old Wizard processes your files securely on our servers, keeping them for up to 1 hour so your tool can finish its work—after that, they are automatically deleted after 1 Hour.
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— Morgan, legal operations lead
What is Extract Substring?
Extract Substring is a free text utility from WizardOfAZ. Use it to extract information from text snippets without manual work as part of your writing and editing, without installing extra software.
Popular ways to use Extract Substring
- Streamline writing and editing by using Extract Substring to extract information from text snippets without manual work.
- Share deliverables faster—processed text snippets are ready for download in seconds.
- Combine Extract Substring with other WizardOfAZ tools to keep complex workflows in one browser tab.
Examples and workflow tips
- Upload a sample file, cast the spell to extract information from text snippets without manual work, and download the processed result instantly.
- Bookmark the Extract Substring in your browser so recurring tasks stay only one click away.
- Share the spell with teammates who need a quick, no-install way to extract information from text snippets without manual work.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Extract Substring secure?
Yes. The Extract Substring runs entirely in your browser, which means your content never leave your device.
What can I do with the Extract Substring?
You can writing and editing by processing text snippets without uploading them to an external service.
Can I use Extract Substring on mobile?
Yes. WizardOfAZ tools are responsive, so you can launch the spell on desktops, tablets, or phones without installing extra apps.
Related tools to explore
Expand your toolkit with other WizardOfAZ spells that complement Extract Substring:
- Base64 Tool — Use it to work with text snippets using flexible options.
- Case Converter — Use it to work with files using flexible options.
- Case Styles Converter — Use it to work with files using flexible options.