Title Capitalization Tool
Capitalize headlines and article titles following Chicago, AP, APA, and MLA editorial rules automatically.
Quick Style Rules Reference
Capitalizes first, last, and major words. Lowercases articles (a, an, the), coordinating conjunctions, and prepositions regardless of length.
Capitalizes all words of 4 letters or more (including 'With', 'From', 'Over', 'Into'). Lowercases shorter prepositions and articles.
Capitalizes major words, verbs, and words of 4+ letters in APA. Lowercases conjunctions and short prepositions in headings.
Why Editorial Headline Capitalization Matters
A poorly capitalized headline signals amateur content. Whether writing academic research papers for APA publication, journalistic releases adhering to the AP Stylebook, or digital blog posts following the Chicago Manual of Style, applying correct capitalization establishes immediate editorial authority.
Key Capitalization Rules
Standard Style Guides
Converts according to the Chicago Manual of Style, Associated Press (AP), APA 7th Edition, and MLA 9th Edition.
Smart Preposition Rules
Accurately handles small words (in, on, with, for, to, of) while capitalizing 4+ letter words in AP style.
Hyphenated Word Support
Properly formats compound words and hyphenated prefixes (e.g. 'State-of-the-Art', 'High-Risk').
First & Last Word Guarantee
Strictly enforces mandatory capitalization on the opening and closing words of any headline.
Alternative Case Modes
Quickly toggle between Title Case, Sentence case, UPPERCASE, and lowercase formats.
Instant One-Click Copy
Copies the formatted title ready to paste into WordPress, Medium, Google Docs, or CMS editors.
Where Title Case Is Essential
- ✓Bloggers & Content Writers
Ensure article headlines, H1 tags, and meta titles adhere to consistent editorial style guidelines.
- ✓Journalists & Press Releases
Format news headlines and subheaders to strict Associated Press (AP) wire standards.
- ✓Students & Academic Researchers
Capitalize thesis titles, journal papers, and bibliography references according to APA or MLA rules.
- ✓Email Marketers
Optimize open rates with clean, professional title-case email subject lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Chicago and AP style title capitalization?
The primary difference lies in prepositions: AP style capitalizes any preposition that has 4 or more letters (like 'With', 'From', 'Into', 'Over'), whereas Chicago style keeps all prepositions lowercase regardless of character length unless they are the first or last word.
Should the first word after a colon be capitalized in a title?
Yes! In Chicago, APA, and MLA styles, the subtitle directly following a colon (:) is treated as a fresh clause and its first word is always capitalized.
Are short words like 'is' and 'be' capitalized?
Yes. 'Is', 'Am', 'Are', and 'Be' are verbs, and all verbs are capitalized in Title Case regardless of how short they are.
Is this title converter free to use?
Yes, it is 100% free with unlimited text conversions and no sign-up required.
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