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HTML to text

Strip all tags from HTML code and keep only the text, preserving paragraphs, lists and, if you like, link addresses.

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HTML to text: what it is for

Paste HTML code and get only the readable text, with line breaks for paragraphs, bullets for lists and tabs for tables. Scripts, styles and comments are discarded.

Optionally, each link's address appears in parentheses after the text.

How to use

  1. Paste the HTML code.
  2. Choose whether to keep links.
  3. Copy the clean text.

When to use it

  • Getting the text out of an HTML email.
  • Cleaning content copied from websites.
  • Preparing text to count words or translate.

Frequently asked questions

What happens to scripts and styles?

The content of <script>, <style> and comments is removed completely. Only the page's visible text stays in the result.

Are links kept?

The link text always stays. Check the keep links option to see the address in parentheses right after the text.

Is it really free?

Yes, 100% free. No sign-up, no subscription and no usage limits. All Tools123 tools are free and run right in your browser.

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