Free Title Case Converter
Convert any title to AP, Chicago, APA, or MLA style title case instantly.
A title case converter applies the correct capitalization rules for book titles, article headlines, blog posts, and academic papers — without guessing. Different style guides disagree on which words to capitalize, so pick the style that matches your context and get the right result instantly.
- ✓ AP Style — journalism and press releases
- ✓ Chicago Style — books and formal writing
- ✓ APA Style — academic and psychology papers
- ✓ MLA Style — humanities and literature
- ✓ Word and character count
- ✓ Live conversion as you type
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How to Use the Title Case Converter
- Type or paste your title or headline into the input box.
- Select a style — AP, Chicago, APA, or MLA — based on your publication or assignment requirements.
- Review the output — the converted title updates live as you type or switch styles.
- Copy the result using the Copy button and paste it wherever you need it.
Title Case Style Guide Cheat Sheet
- AP Style — Lowercase articles (a, an, the), coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or, nor, for, yet, so), and prepositions under 4 letters (at, by, in, of, on, to, up). Capitalize the first and last word regardless.
- Chicago Style — Same as AP, but also lowercases "vs" and "via" in the middle of a title. Preferred for book titles, essays, and formal publications.
- APA Style — Capitalize all words of 4 or more letters. Lowercase only very short words (under 4 letters) in the middle. Used in psychology and social science papers.
- MLA Style — Follows the same rules as Chicago Style. Standard for humanities papers, literature essays, and language arts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Title Case?
- Title Case capitalizes the first letter of major words in a title while leaving minor words (articles, short prepositions, and coordinating conjunctions) in lowercase — unless they are the first or last word.
- What is the difference between AP and Chicago style title case?
- Both styles follow similar rules. Chicago style additionally lowercases "vs" and "via" in the middle of a title. AP style is standard for news and journalism; Chicago style is used for books and formal writing.
- How does APA title case differ from AP style?
- APA style capitalizes all words with 4 or more letters, and lowercases only the very short words (under 4 letters) in the middle of the title. AP style uses a specific list of minor words to lowercase instead.
- Is my text stored anywhere?
- No. All conversion happens locally in your browser. Nothing leaves your device.
- Is this tool free to use?
- Yes, completely free with no account or download required. All conversions happen in your browser instantly.