Overview
Use this tool when you need the words from HTML without the tags. It strips markup and leaves behind readable text you can copy into notes, tickets, editors, or internal tools. It handles short snippets and larger documents, so you can check how content will read once formatting is gone. The result is plain text only, which makes it easier to reuse in downstream workflows without carrying over HTML structure. Because the conversion runs locally, your input stays in the browser while the text is processed.
Use cases
- Clean pasted CMS contentRemove embedded formatting from copied article HTML before placing it into an editor, brief, or issue tracker.
- Read template copy without markupInspect email, notification, or landing-page content as plain text to verify wording and line breaks.
- Prepare content for text processingFeed extracted wording into scripts, search tools, or review workflows that need text instead of markup.
- Review page text from a saved exportConvert archived HTML exports into readable text for documentation, audits, or reference notes.
How it works
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Paste HTML into the input field.
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The browser parses the markup.
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Tags are removed and text content is preserved.
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Copy the plain-text result or continue working with it.
Examples
Paragraph with emphasis
Input: <p>Release <strong>notes</strong> are ready.</p>
Output: Release notes are ready.
Inline tags disappear and the sentence stays intact.
Nested content with a link
Input: <article><h2>Status</h2><p>Build <a href="/builds/18">#18</a> passed.</p></article>
Output: Status Build #18 passed.
Headings and linked text are preserved as readable lines.
List and line break
Input: <div>Tasks:<br><ul><li>Review copy</li><li>Send to client</li></ul></div>
Output: Tasks: Review copy Send to client
Line breaks and list items become separate text lines.
FAQ
Does this tool keep links or image alt text?
It keeps the visible text inside elements, but it does not preserve HTML attributes as structured output.
What happens to scripts, styles, and comments?
They are not included in the plain-text result, so the output focuses on visible content.
Why does spacing sometimes look different from the source?
HTML layout and text layout are not the same. The tool converts structure into readable lines, but exact visual spacing is not preserved.
Can I rely on the output for legal or technical formatting?
Use it for readable extraction, not for exact rendering. If spacing, tables, or indentation matter, review the result before reuse.