Free Informal to Formal Converter

Quickly convert any sentence from informal to formal, or vice versa, using Rephrase, ProWritingAid’s AI sentence rewriter.

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Convert sentences from informal to formal in just a few clicks

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Give your writing a more formal or informal tone, try shortening or expanding text, or even add sensory details. You choose how you want to rewrite.

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Write in your native language, and use Rephrase to convert your text into fluent English.

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Informal to formal converter FAQs

What Is ProWritingAid?

ProWritingAid is a digital toolkit that helps you craft your story and bring it to life.

ProWritingAid helps you unlock the full potential of your story by fixing grammatical errors, improving sentence clarity, and creating more engaging prose. Plus, it integrates with any writing app, so you can get support in whichever one you use.

It’s like having an English teacher, professional editor, writing buddy and honest critic sitting inside your favorite writing app.

Will ProWritingAid write content for me?

ProWritingAid isn't a content generation tool, so it won’t write for you. Instead, it helps you reword sentences without changing the meaning or intent.

Is ProWritingAid free?

In the free plan, you get up to ten rephrases per day, which you need to convert sentences from informal to formal. If you need more rephrases, you can upgrade to a paid plan.

Does ProWritingAid autocorrect?

ProWritingAid offers clever suggestions to help you identify, correct, and improve your writing. However, the choice to accept or ignore these suggestions is entirely yours.