How to use this text tool
- Paste the source text into the input area.
- Choose only the options relevant to your task.
- Select Extract Quotes or press Ctrl/Cmd + Enter.
- Review the result against the original before copying or downloading it.
Evidence Quote Extractor
Pull direct quotations out of reports, transcripts, case notes, or message exports and place them in a review-friendly list. The extractor recognizes curly or straight quotation marks and can also collect transcript-style lines that begin with a speaker name. Each item includes its source line and nearby context when requested. Because punctuation in copied material is often inconsistent, the output should be checked against the original source before it is treated as evidence.
Text Input
Source documentAd space
What this tool does
It locates text enclosed in common quotation marks and optional speaker-prefixed transcript lines, then records the source location for each match.
A line-by-line parser recognizes straight and curly double quotes, curly single quotes, and “Speaker: message” patterns. Matches are de-duplicated by line and normalized quote text.
Extraction preserves wording but cannot prove authorship, authenticity, or completeness.
Example
Input: Alex wrote, “Leave now.”
Output: Quote 1, line 1, speaker hint Alex, text “Leave now.”
Use cases
- Collect quoted language from a user report.
- Prepare transcript excerpts for review.
- Locate statements in interview notes.
Tips for better output
- Keep the original line breaks.
- Use consistent speaker labels.
- Do not remove timestamps before extraction.
- Compare excerpts with the source.
- Retain the original file separately.
Processing details
All matching happens locally. Line numbers are one-based, and context lines are shown only as navigation aids rather than additional quotations.
Unmatched quotation marks, nested quotations, apostrophes, or unusual transcript formats can cause incomplete or extra matches. The tool does not authenticate evidence.
Frequently asked questions
Which quotation marks are supported?
Straight double quotes, curly double quotes, and curly single quotation marks are recognized.
Can it extract chat transcript lines without quotation marks?
Yes, when the transcript option is enabled and a line begins with a short speaker label followed by a colon.
Are line numbers preserved?
The output reports one-based line numbers from the pasted source text.
Does it verify who wrote a quote?
No. A speaker hint is inferred from nearby text or a transcript label and must be verified manually.
Can I use the extraction as the only evidence record?
No. Keep the complete original source and use the extraction as an index or review aid.
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Output fields
| Field | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Processed output | The generated working text or report |
| Summary | A compact processing result |
| Statistics | Counts that help verify the output |
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