Paste your HTML
Use a snippet or page source. The tool does not fetch websites.
HTML to Text Converter
Convert pasted HTML to plain text with paragraphs and lists, without loading scripts or images.
Free
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Runs in your browser
Result
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What is HTML to Text Converter?
HTML to Text Converter is a free online text tool from GigaTools. Convert pasted HTML to plain text with paragraphs and lists, without loading scripts or images. It runs entirely in your web browser, so nothing is uploaded and it works on any device without installing software.
Common uses
- Prepare plain-text versions of HTML emails or drafts.
- Extract readable copy from page source for editing.
How it works
How to use HTML to Text Converter
Convert to plain text
Keep paragraph and list breaks or choose a single line. Scripts, styles and hidden elements are excluded.
Copy or download
Save a UTF-8 text file and review the result before reusing it.
FAQ
Good to know
How do I use HTML to Text Converter?
1. Paste your HTML: Use a snippet or page source. The tool does not fetch websites. 2. Convert to plain text: Keep paragraph and list breaks or choose a single line. Scripts, styles and hidden elements are excluded. 3. Copy or download: Save a UTF-8 text file and review the result before reusing it.
Are scripts or remote resources loaded?
No. HTML is parsed in an inert template. It is never attached to the page, and scripts and resources are not executed or loaded.
Does it reproduce exactly what visitors see?
No. External CSS, JavaScript-rendered content, layout and browser visibility are not evaluated. Source text may differ from rendered text.
Are links and image captions included?
Visible link text is kept, but destination URLs and image alt text are not added. Tables are separated with tabs.
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