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Free Passive to Active Voice Converter

Instantly convert passive voice to active voice for clearer, stronger sentences with our free online tool.

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Passive to active voice converter FAQs

What is passive voice?

Active voice and passive voice are two different grammatical voices in the English language. When a sentence is written in active voice, the subject performs the verb. When a sentence is written in passive voice, the subject gets acted upon by the verb. For example, “I’m writing a novel” is in active voice, whereas “A novel is being written by me” is in passive voice.

Why should I avoid passive voice?

Passive voice isn’t a grammatical error, but it’s typically weaker than active voice. Sentences written in passive voice tend to feel unnecessarily convoluted or indirect. Unless you have a strong stylistic reason for using the passive voice, it’s better to write your sentences using the active voice.

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Can I detect passive voice in email? And on social media?

Yes. Use our browser extensions (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge) to access our passive to active voice converter across a wide range of websites, including popular platforms like Facebook, X, and Medium, as well as email providers such as Gmail and Yahoo.