Charge aromatic streams, such as C6-C11 aromatic streams, may be treated to separate a C7-C8 stream, a benzene stream, and a heavier stream. At least a portion of the heavier stream is treated to lower its content of fused polycyclic hydrocarbons; and the denuded heavier stream is transalkylated with the benzene stream. The remaining portion of the heavier stream is dealkylated to give increased yield of C7-C8 aromatics.