Title Case Converter
Convert any text to title case instantly with support for AP, APA, MLA, Chicago, and other style guides. Free online title capitalization tool for writers, students, and content creators.
About This Calculator
The Title Case Converter transforms your text into properly capitalized titles and headings following widely accepted style guide rules. Whether you are writing a blog post, academic paper, news article, or book chapter, this tool ensures your titles are formatted correctly according to the style guide of your choice.
Title case, also known as headline case, capitalizes the first and last words of a title and all major words (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns) while keeping minor words (articles such as a, an, the, coordinating conjunctions such as and, but, or, and short prepositions such as in, on, at) in lowercase. Different style guides have nuanced rules — for instance, MLA lowercase all prepositions regardless of length, while AP and APA only lowercase short prepositions of three letters or fewer.
Our converter supports seven popular style guides: AP (Associated Press, used in news and media), APA (American Psychological Association, for social sciences), MLA (Modern Language Association, for humanities), AMA (American Medical Association, for medical writing), Chicago (Chicago Manual of Style, for books and publishing), Bluebook (for legal citations), and NYT (New York Times editorial style). Simply select your preferred style and the converter applies the correct capitalization rules instantly.
How Title Case Works
The converter follows these general rules: (1) Always capitalize the first word of the title, (2) Always capitalize the last word of the title, (3) Capitalize all major words (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns), (4) Lowercase minor words (articles, conjunctions, prepositions) unless they begin or end the title. Style-specific variations are applied automatically when you select a different style guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is title case?
Title case is a capitalization style that capitalizes the first and last words of a title and all major words (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs) while leaving minor words (articles, short prepositions, conjunctions) in lowercase unless they appear at the beginning or end.
What is the difference between sentence case and title case?
Sentence case capitalizes only the first word and proper nouns while title case capitalizes most major words. For example, 'All that glitters is not gold' in sentence case becomes 'All That Glitters Is Not Gold' in title case when used as a heading.
Is 'the' capitalized in a title?
Generally no. In AP, APA, Chicago, MLA, and AMA styles, 'the' is usually lowercase because it is an article, unless it is the first or last word of the title or follows a colon.
Which style guide should I use for academic papers?
Use APA for social sciences, MLA for humanities and student writing, AMA for medical and scientific writing, and Chicago for books and publishing. Each style guide has slightly different rules for which words to capitalize.
Is this title case converter free?
Yes, it is completely free to use with no registration required. You can convert unlimited text and share results via URL.
Can I share my converted title case text?
Yes, the URL saves your input text and selected style guide so you can bookmark or share the exact conversion with others.
How does title case work for hyphenated words?
Different style guides handle hyphenated words differently. Generally, capitalize both parts of a hyphenated compound in a title, such as 'Well-Known' or 'State-of-the-Art', though specific rules vary by style guide.