HTML to Text Converter
Convert HTML code to clean plain text instantly. Strip all HTML tags while optionally preserving line breaks and list formatting. Extract link URLs and decode HTML entities. Perfect for cleaning up copied web content.
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Plain Text Result
<p>Enter your HTML content here...</p>
All processing happens in your browser. Your content is never sent to any server.
Embed This Tool
Add this tool to your website with customizable styling
How to Use
Paste your HTML
Copy HTML content from any source and paste it into the input area. The tool accepts any valid or malformed HTML.
Configure options
Choose to preserve line breaks (converts br, p, div tags to newlines), show link URLs, or keep list formatting.
View the result
See the clean plain text output instantly. All HTML tags are removed while preserving the readable content.
Copy the text
Click Copy to clipboard to use the plain text anywhere. Word and character counts are displayed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What HTML elements are removed?
All HTML tags are removed including div, span, p, a, img, table, and more. Script and style content is completely stripped. Only the visible text content remains.
Are HTML entities converted?
Yes! HTML entities like &, <, >, , and numeric entities are automatically converted to their corresponding characters.
Can I preserve the formatting?
Yes, enable 'Preserve line breaks' to convert block elements (p, div, br, headings) to newlines. Enable 'Preserve list formatting' to keep bullet points and numbering.
Is my HTML content private?
Absolutely. All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your HTML is never sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy.