HTML to Text

Strip HTML tags and extract the readable text from a web page or email source.

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How to use HTML to Text

  1. Add your input. Paste or type your content into the input area.
  2. Pick any options. Choose the settings you need for HTML to Text, or keep the defaults.
  3. Copy the result. Copy or download the output. Everything happens in your browser.

Why use HTML to Text?

  • Private by design: runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded
  • Free with no sign-up and no watermark
  • Fast, with no upload or download wait
  • Works on phone, tablet and desktop

Common uses for HTML to Text

  • Clean copied web content before pasting.
  • Extract plain text from an HTML email template.
  • Count words in markup-heavy content.

Private by design

HTML to Text runs entirely in your browser. Whatever you type or paste is processed on your device and is never sent to our servers. Read our Privacy Policy for details.

Frequently asked questions

Are scripts and styles removed?

Yes. Tags, scripts and style blocks are dropped and only the visible text remains.

Is HTML to Text free to use?

Yes. HTML to Text is free, needs no account and never adds a watermark to your result.

Is my input sent to a server when I use HTML to Text?

No. HTML to Text runs in your browser and nothing you enter is sent to our servers.

Does HTML to Text work on my phone?

Yes. HTML to Text is fully responsive and works in the browser on Android, iPhone, tablets and desktop computers.

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