Paraphrasing Tool

Reword any text in a new style while keeping the meaning.

Standard keeps the length. Shorten and Expand change it.
This usually takes a few seconds.

About the Paraphrasing Tool

The Paraphrasing Tool rewrites a passage in different words while keeping its meaning, facts, names and numbers. Choose a mode to change the style: standard, fluent, formal, simple, creative, shorter or longer.

It is useful for improving clarity and tone in your own writing. It is not a way to avoid citing a source, so if an idea comes from someone else, credit them even when you rephrase it.

Who it's for

  • Writers who want a clearer or smoother version of their own sentence.
  • Students simplifying their notes, and learners checking how an idea can be said another way.
  • Professionals adapting text for a different audience, such as a formal version of a casual message.
  • Editors who want a quick alternative to compare with the original.

How to use it

  1. Paste the text you want to reword. The limit is 3,000 characters.
  2. Choose a mode. Standard keeps the length, while Shorten and Expand change it.
  3. Click Generate.
  4. Compare the result with the original, and check that the meaning, numbers and names are unchanged.
  5. Edit the wording until it reads naturally, and keep your own voice.

Tips for better results

  • Pick the mode that matches your goal: Simple for plain language, Formal for professional writing, Shorten to cut length.
  • Work on one paragraph at a time. Short passages give better results than long ones.
  • Always check facts and numbers. Paraphrasing can subtly change meaning.
  • If you are paraphrasing someone else's idea, cite the source. A rewrite is still their idea.
  • Read the result aloud. If it sounds odd, adjust it by hand.

Example

A short sample that shows the format. Your own result will be different.

What you enter

Text to paraphrase
The company's revenue increased by twelve percent in the third quarter, mainly due to strong demand for its new product line.
Mode
Simple

What you get

The company earned 12 percent more in the third quarter. Most of the increase came from people buying its new products.

Frequently asked questions

Is paraphrasing the same as plagiarism?

No, but paraphrasing someone else's idea without crediting them can still be plagiarism. Reword to improve clarity, and cite the original source whenever the idea isn't yours.

Will the meaning stay the same?

It is designed to, and it is told not to add new facts. Still, compare the result with the original, because small changes in meaning can slip in.

What do the modes do?

Standard rewrites naturally. Fluent smooths flow and grammar. Formal and Simple change the register. Creative uses fresher wording. Shorten makes the text about half as long, and Expand adds detail based on points already there.

Can I paraphrase a whole essay?

The limit is 3,000 characters at a time, which is a few paragraphs. Paraphrase in sections, and review the whole piece afterward.

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