Sort List
Sort text lists alphabetically, naturally, numerically, by line length, or in reverse order. Clean your list by trimming whitespace, removing blank lines, and eliminating duplicates.
Input List
11 lines
Sorted Output
10 lines • 1 empty removed
How List Sorting Works
Sort and clean any text list in three straightforward steps.
Paste or Enter Lines
Type or paste items, names, keywords, or data rows into the input panel, or click “Sample” to test with sample records.
Choose Sort Rules
Select natural, alphabetical, numeric, length, or reverse order. Set ascending or descending, pick your locale, and toggle deduplication.
Copy or Download
View instant metrics on unique items and removed blank lines, then copy the organized output or download it as a text file.
Key features
Sort and clean text lists using customizable ordering, locale collation, and deduplication rules.
Natural & Numeric Sorting
Intelligently handles embedded numbers and mathematical values so that item 2 orders before item 10 without zero-padding.
International Locale Rules
Use locale-aware sorting for languages including Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Turkish, and more.
Local Browser Processing
Your input is processed directly in your browser and is not uploaded to Pinatool's servers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about natural ordering, collation rules, and deduplication options.
What is natural sort order vs alphabetical sort order?
Standard alphabetical sorting treats numbers like ordinary characters, placing "Item 10" before "Item 2". Natural sorting parses multi-digit numbers numerically so that "Item 2" naturally appears before "Item 10", matching how humans read.
Can I sort lists in other languages and character sets?
Yes. The language dropdown leverages ECMAScript Internationalization (Intl.Collator) to apply localized alphabetical sorting rules for Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Turkish, and more.
How does numeric sorting treat non-numeric lines?
Numeric sorting parses finite numbers (including decimals and negative values). Non-numeric strings or lines that cannot be parsed into numbers are placed at the end of the list.
Can I deduplicate my list while sorting?
Yes. Enable the "Deduplicate" toggle to keep only unique items. You can also toggle "Case Sensitive" to decide whether "Apple" and "apple" should be treated as separate items.
Does this tool upload my list to any server?
No. Your input is processed directly in your browser and is not uploaded to Pinatool’s servers.
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