Free browser tool

HTML to Text Converter

Convert HTML markup into plain text with browser-side processing, optionally preserving link URLs next to anchor text.

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Privacy note: This tool is marked browser-side in the tool registry. It works with generated values or pasted input rather than a required local file upload. No account is required for this public tool. Review data handling.

HTML input

Paste HTML markup. The conversion runs locally in your browser.

Include link URLs after anchor text

Plain text output

Scripts, tags, and attributes are not included in the text output.

Quick answer

The converter parses HTML and extracts the readable body text.

Optional link preservation appends URLs next to anchor text.

Best inputs

Paste valid fragments

Full HTML documents and small snippets both work.

Review link output

Enable link URLs when source attribution or references matter.

Conversion method

The browser parses HTML and reads body text content.

Markup is parsed with the browser DOM parser.

Tags and attributes are excluded from plain text.

Anchor URLs can be appended after link text.

Example, Assumption, and Limitation

Use the result as a practical estimate or transformation, then confirm edge cases for critical work.

Example

<p>Hello <strong>world</strong></p> becomes Hello world.

Assumption

The HTML is intended for text extraction, not visual rendering.

Limitation

Complex layout, tables, hidden content, and CSS-generated text may need manual review.

Common use cases

Use these scenarios to decide which input, assumption, or follow-up tool fits this specific task.

CMS cleanup

Turn copied HTML into draft text.

Email content

Extract text from HTML email snippets.

Documentation

Prepare plain text examples from markup.

SEO checks

Review visible text without HTML tags.

Frequently asked questions

Does this remove HTML tags?

Yes. It parses the markup and returns readable text content without tags or attributes.

Can link URLs be preserved?

Yes. Keep the link option enabled to append href values after anchor text.

Does it run scripts from the HTML?

No. The tool parses markup as text for extraction and does not execute scripts.

How is the HTML processed?

Conversion is handled in the browser for this tool based on the current public implementation. Avoid pasting sensitive markup unless you have reviewed the implementation.