Keyword match type generator

Wrap keywords in broad, phrase, exact and negative match types for ads.

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Keyword match type generator
One keyword per line.

What is the keyword match type generator?

The keyword match type generator adds the match type symbols that Google Ads and Microsoft Ads use: plain text for broad match, quotes for phrase match, brackets for exact match and a minus sign for negative keywords. Paste your keyword list and copy the result into the ads editor.

Existing symbols are removed first and extra spaces are cleaned up, so you can paste lists from any spreadsheet or tool.

How to use the keyword match type generator

  1. 1Paste your keywords, one per line.
  2. 2Select the match types you need.
  3. 3Copy the result into Google Ads Editor or Microsoft Advertising.

Features

All match types

Broad, phrase, exact and negative in one go.

Clean input

Old brackets, quotes and double spaces are removed.

Lower case

Optionally convert all keywords to lower case.

Bulk lists

Convert thousands of keywords at once.

Frequently asked questions

What is phrase match?

Ads may show for searches that include the meaning of the keyword, in the same order. It's written with quotes: "running shoes".

What is exact match?

Ads show for searches with the same meaning as the keyword. It's written with brackets: [running shoes].

What are negative keywords?

Words that stop your ads from showing, such as -free or -jobs, to avoid paying for irrelevant clicks.

Does broad match modifier still exist?

No. Google replaced the +modifier syntax with the updated phrase match in 2021.