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HTML to Plain Text
Convert HTML markup to plain readable text.
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About HTML to Plain Text
Convert HTML markup to plain readable text online for free. Strip all tags, decode entities, and preserve line breaks to extract clean text from any HTML page. Handles Unicode text correctly, including emoji and multi-byte characters. Processes text instantly in your browser with no practical size limits. Everything runs client-side in your browser for maximum speed and privacy — no data is sent to any server, and no signup is required.
Related tools: Remove HTML Tags, HTML Entity Encoder, Markdown to HTML Converter
How to Use HTML to Plain Text
- Paste or type your text into the input area.
- Select the transformation you want to apply.
- Copy the transformed result from the output area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HTML to Plain Text?
Convert HTML markup to plain readable text online for free. Strip all tags, decode entities, and preserve line breaks to extract clean text from any HTML page.
Does the tool preserve formatting?
The tool preserves whitespace, line breaks, and structural formatting while applying the selected transformation. Only the targeted text characteristics are changed, leaving your overall layout intact.
Can I process large texts?
Yes, because all processing happens in your browser there are no server-imposed size limits. Performance remains fast for texts up to several hundred thousand characters on modern devices.
What character encodings are supported?
The tool handles Unicode text correctly, including emoji, accented characters, and multi-byte scripts such as Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic. Any text that your browser can display can be transformed.
Is HTML to Plain Text free to use?
Yes, this text tool is entirely free. There is no signup, no account required, and no limit on how much text you can process.
Is my data safe when using HTML to Plain Text?
Yes, all text processing happens locally in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server, so your content remains completely private and secure.