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HTML to Text Converter | Strip HTML Tags - SEOKit

Free HTML to text converter. Strip all HTML tags and convert markup to clean plain text. Extract readable content from HTML code instantly.

What is HTML to Text?

An HTML to text converter removes all HTML markup from code and produces clean, readable plain text. It strips tags, decodes HTML entities, and preserves the logical structure by converting block-level elements to line breaks. This is useful for extracting content from web pages, cleaning up HTML email text, or preparing text for analysis.

How to Use HTML to Text

Paste your HTML code into the input area. The tool instantly strips all HTML tags, decodes HTML entities (&, <, >, etc.), preserves line breaks from block elements (p, div, br, headings, li), and outputs clean plain text. Click Copy to copy the result. Toggle options to keep or remove extra whitespace.

How HTML to Text Works

The tool processes HTML in multiple steps: first it converts block-level elements (p, div, br, h1-h6, li, tr) to newlines to preserve document structure. Then it strips all remaining HTML tags using regex. Next it decodes common HTML entities. Finally it normalizes whitespace by collapsing multiple blank lines and trimming leading/trailing space.

Common Use Cases

  • Extract readable text content from HTML web pages
  • Clean HTML email content for plain text versions
  • Prepare text for word counting or keyword analysis
  • Convert HTML to text for content migration
  • Strip formatting from copied web content

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the converter preserve line breaks?

Yes, the converter intelligently preserves the logical structure of the HTML. Block-level elements like <p>, <div>, <br>, headings, and list items are converted to line breaks. Inline elements like <span>, <strong>, and <a> are removed without adding breaks.

Are HTML entities decoded?

Yes, common HTML entities like &amp; (→ &), &lt; (→ <), &gt; (→ >), &quot; (→ "), &#39; (→ '), &nbsp; (→ space), and numeric entities are all decoded to their text equivalents.

Is this tool safe for sensitive content?

Yes, all processing happens entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server. Your HTML content never leaves your device, making it safe for sensitive or confidential content.

Can I strip only certain HTML tags?

This tool strips all HTML tags to produce plain text. If you need selective tag removal (keeping some tags while removing others), you would need an HTML sanitizer tool instead. This tool is designed for complete tag removal.

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