Instagram Caption Formatter

Turn a rough draft into a tidy caption: swap dashes for emoji or symbol bullets, set paragraph spacing, style the first line and move hashtags into one block at the end.

Start list lines with -, * or a number.

Format options
0 / 2,200Characters
0Bullets
0Hashtags

How to use the Instagram Caption Formatter

  1. Paste your draft. Start list lines with "-", "*", "•" or a number.
  2. Choose a bullet style, paragraph spacing and a first-line style.
  3. Decide whether to move hashtags to the end and add a divider.
  4. Copy the formatted caption, or press Undo to go back one step.

Features and benefits

  • Seven bullet styles, including check marks, arrows, sparkles and numbers, plus no marker or your own bullets kept as typed.
  • One blank line or no blank line between paragraphs.
  • First line in UPPER CASE or Unicode bold or bold italic.
  • Moves every hashtag into a single block at the end.
  • Optional divider and optional U+2800 blank lines.
  • Your draft is never changed; Undo restores the previous formatted version.

Examples

Check-mark bullets with hashtags moved

Input
Big news ⏎
- free shipping ⏎
- 30-day returns ⏎
Shop now #sale #shop
Result
Big news ⏎
✔️ free shipping ⏎
✔️ 30-day returns ⏎
Shop now ⏎
(blank line) ⏎
#sale #shop

Numbered tips with an upper-case title

Input
3 quick tips ⏎
* batch your shoots ⏎
* write hooks first ⏎
* post consistently
Result
3 QUICK TIPS ⏎
1. batch your shoots ⏎
2. write hooks first ⏎
3. post consistently

Limits and restrictions

  • Only lines that start with -, *, +, •, ▪, ●, ✔, →, ✨, — or a number with "." or ")" are treated as bullets.
  • Unicode bold first lines look bold but may not be read well by screen readers.
  • Hashtags in the middle of a sentence are moved too when "Move hashtags to the end" is on.

Tips and best practices

  • Keep bullets short: one idea per line reads best on a phone.
  • Use a styled first line sparingly, for a short hook only.
  • Check the character count after formatting; bullets and emoji add characters.
  • Run the result through the Caption Counter to check the "more" cut-off.

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from the Line Break Generator?

The Line Break Generator only fixes spacing. This formatter also changes list markers, styles the first line and moves hashtags.

Will the bullets work in other apps?

Yes. They are ordinary Unicode symbols and emoji that work in most apps.

Can I keep my own bullets?

Yes. Choose "Keep my bullets" and only spacing, the first line and hashtags change.

What does Undo do?

It brings back the previous formatted version. Your original draft in the left box is never changed.

Does the bold first line count as more characters?

Each styled letter is one character, but some apps count them as two. Check the counter.

Can I number the steps automatically?

Yes. Choose "1. Numbers"; numbering restarts after each paragraph.

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