Strip HTML Tags (HTML to Text)

Convert HTML to clean plain text with line breaks and bullet points, optionally keeping link URLs.

Runs instantly in your browser — results update as you type.

How do I convert HTML to plain text?

Stripping HTML tags removes all markup from HTML code and keeps only the readable text, turning paragraphs, line breaks and list items into plain-text equivalents.

What happens to the HTML

  • Scripts, styles and hidden template code are removed completely.
  • Paragraphs, headings and divs become separate lines; <br> becomes a line break.
  • List items get bullet points.
  • Optionally, link URLs are kept in brackets after the link text.
  • HTML entities such as &amp; are decoded.

Use it to get the text of an email template, a CMS export or a web page for word counts and editing. To keep formatting as Markdown instead, use the HTML to Markdown Converter.

Frequently asked questions

Does it run scripts in the HTML?

No. The HTML is parsed without executing scripts, which are then removed.

Can I keep the links?

Yes, tick "Keep link URLs in brackets".

Is the HTML uploaded?

No, conversion happens in your browser.