Extract dates from text

The Date Extractor automatically detects and extracts dates from text in multiple formats. More.

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How it works?

Extract dates from text online: The Date Extractor automatically detects and extracts dates from text in multiple formats.

  • All formats: Detects and extracts every recognized date format found in the text, including numeric and written month names.
  • DD/MM/YYYY or DD-MM-YYYY: Finds dates where the day appears before the month, separated by slashes or dashes.
  • YYYY-MM-DD: Detects ISO-style date formats commonly used in databases and programming.
  • Month name formats: Recognizes dates written with month names, such as “Feb 5, 2024” or “5 March 2024”.

See the examples of usage below.

Examples

Input text with multiple date styles
Important dates include 01/02/2023, 2023-03-15, Feb 5, 2024, and 5 March 2024.
Extracted all date formats
01/02/2023
2023-03-15
5 March 2024
Feb 5, 2024

Tutorials

How to extract dates from text online

Follow these steps to quickly identify and extract all date formats from your text.
  1. Prepare your text
    • Have your text ready. It may contain dates in formats like 01/02/2023, 2023-03-15, or Feb 5, 2024.
  2. Paste the content
    • Insert your text into the input area provided on the tool page.
  3. Select the format
    • Choose the date format you want to extract, or select "All formats" to capture every type.
  4. Click Extract
    • Press the "Submit" button to run the extraction. The tool will scan and display all detected dates.
  5. Review and copy
    • Your extracted dates will appear as a clean list. Click the "Copy to Clipboard" button, and you should be ready to rock!

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