Convert HTML to Clean Plain Text
Convert HTML to clean, readable plain text instantly. Remove HTML tags, scripts, and styles, preserve links or line breaks when needed, and copy or download the result.
Privacy-first: Pasted HTML and uploaded files are processed locally in your browser. URL fetching may require a server request if the target website blocks browser access.
Output stats
Ready. Paste HTML or load the example to begin.
- Input characters: 0
- Output characters: 0
- HTML elements processed: 0
- Unsafe elements removed: 0
- Processing time: 0 ms
Remove HTML Tags Online
This browser-based HTML to text converter removes HTML tags, scripts, styles, comments, and layout noise so you can copy clean plain text fast.
Extract Text from HTML Files and Pages
Paste messy markup, upload an HTML file, or use the URL helper when possible. The converter uses the browser HTML parser instead of simple regex tag stripping.
HTML to Text for Email Fallbacks
Use Email Fallback mode to turn newsletters and campaign templates into readable plain-text email content with links preserved as footnotes.
Preserve Links, Line Breaks, and Alt Text
Choose whether to keep links as inline URLs, Markdown links, or footnotes. You can also include image alt text for accessibility-sensitive content.
Examples of HTML to Plain Text Conversion
Basic HTML
Input
<p>Hello <strong>world</strong></p>
Output
Hello world
Scripts and styles removed
Input
<style>.hidden { display:none; }</style>
<p>Visible text</p>
<script>alert("test")</script>Output
Visible text
Links preserved
Input
<p>Read the <a href="https://example.com/docs">documentation</a>.</p>
Output
Links off: Read the documentation. Inline: Read the documentation (https://example.com/docs).
Lists
Input
<ul> <li>First item</li> <li>Second item</li> </ul>
Output
- First item - Second item
Email fallback
Input
<table>
<tr>
<td>
<h1>Weekly Update</h1>
<p>Hello subscriber,</p>
<p>Read our latest news.</p>
</td>
</tr>
</table>Output
Weekly Update Hello subscriber, Read our latest news.
Quick Tips for Better HTML to Text Conversion
- StructureKeep paragraph breaks on when converting articles, emails, or documentation.
- LinksTurn on Keep links when URLs matter in support tickets, migration notes, or plain-text emails.
- CleanupUse Collapse whitespace before copying text into AI prompts, search indexes, or spreadsheets.
- EmailTry Email Fallback mode for newsletters and campaign HTML.
- AccessibilityEnable image alt text when screenshots, icons, or product images contain meaningful descriptions.
- SpacingIf the output looks too compact, turn off whitespace collapse or use the Clean Text preset.
- Large filesFor very large pages, upload an HTML file instead of pasting huge source code.
- Messy HTMLDo not manually fix broken HTML first. Paste it as-is and compare the presets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are scripts and styles removed?
Yes. Script and style elements are removed before text extraction.
Is my HTML uploaded to a server?
Pasted HTML and uploaded files are processed locally in your browser. URL fetching may require a server request.
Can I preserve links in the output?
Yes. You can keep links as inline URLs, Markdown links, or footnotes.
Can this convert HTML emails to plain text?
Yes. Use the Email Fallback preset for newsletters, campaigns, and email templates.
Does it work with broken or messy HTML?
Yes. The converter uses an HTML parser and tries to recover readable text from malformed markup.
Can I download the result?
Yes. You can copy the result or download it as a .txt file.
Does this remove all formatting?
It removes HTML markup, scripts, and styles. You can choose whether to preserve readable structure such as paragraphs, lists, and links.