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List to Single Quote PHP Array

Turn any list into a single-quoted PHP array in seconds. Paste your values, click convert, and copy the array.

List items

Paste one value per line to build a PHP array.

Processing happens locally in your browser; nothing is uploaded.

PHP array outputSingle-quoted PHP array ready for copy and paste.

0 lines in0 lines outN/A runtime

Typical lists process in under 1ms on modern browsers.

How to convert a list to a PHP array

Convert in 3 steps

Takes ~5 seconds
  1. 1
    Paste your list

    Add one item per line in the input box.

  2. 2
    Convert

    Click "Convert to PHP array" to build the array.

  3. 3
    Copy

    Copy the single-quoted array into your PHP code.

Single quotes are ideal for plain strings and static values.

Who should use this tool?

  • PHP developers
  • Backend engineers
  • Teams maintaining config arrays

Examples

Converts a short list into a PHP array.

"apple banana cherry" -> array('apple','banana','cherry');

Handles numbers as strings when quoted.

"1 2 3" -> array('1','2','3');

Preserves ordering from the original list.

"alpha beta gamma" -> array('alpha','beta','gamma');

Single-quoted PHP arrays made easy

Convert any list into a PHP array without manual formatting.

Use this list to single quote PHP array converter when you need to turn CSV-like lists into PHP arrays quickly. Paste your items, generate the output, and paste it directly into your PHP file. The tool runs entirely in your browser for fast, private conversions.

Single quotes

Build arrays with single-quoted values for PHP config and constants.

  • One value per line
  • Fast conversion
  • No server roundtrip
Copy-ready

Use the output directly in PHP code or configuration files.

  • Paste into code
  • Keeps order
  • Instant output
Privacy first: we never send your input to a server. Everything runs locally in your browser.

PHP array tips

Keep lists clean to avoid unnecessary whitespace or empty entries.

  • Trim extra spaces before converting.
  • Use one value per line for clear output.
  • Review output for empty lines if present.

Frequently asked questions

Does this escape quotes?>
No. If your values include quotes, escape them before conversion.
Can I convert large lists?>
Yes. Paste as many lines as you need; it runs in your browser.
Is my data sent anywhere?>
No. All processing happens locally in your browser.

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