CodeItBro

HTML to Plain Text Converter

Convert messy HTML into clean plain text. Strip tags, decode entities, and adjust whitespace instantly.

Clean HTML in one click

Paste HTML from emails, CMS exports, or copied web content. We remove tags, scripts, and extra whitespace, leaving plain text you can reuse anywhere.

HTML input

We show live stats and output as you type.

Unable to parse HTML. Please check syntax.

Characters: 83Words: 8Lines: 1

Cleanup options

Tip

Turn off line breaks for single-paragraph output, or combine options to mimic Markdown style content.

When to use this converter

  • Extract clean copy from HTML emails or CRM exports.
  • Prep text for SMS, chat apps, or documentation where markup is not allowed.
  • Sanitize user-generated HTML before storing plain summaries.

Bonus tips

Combine this tool with Markdown or text formatters for rapid content repurposing. Convert HTML to plain text, then run the result through casing tools or translators without hidden tags.

How It Works

The HTML to Plain Text runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Unlike other tools that send your data to a server, we process everything locally on your device. This guarantees 100% privacy and blazing fast speed.

  • No server interaction – data never leaves your device
  • Instant results since there is no network latency
  • Works offline once the page is loaded
  • Free to use with no usage limits

How to Use

1

Paste your HTML

Drop raw HTML from emails, CMS exports, or code snippets.

2

Choose cleanup options

Control whitespace, line breaks, and element removal.

3

Copy or download

Grab the plain text output for docs, messaging, or QA.

Example Usage

Paste HTML and get clean plain text with entities decoded and line breaks preserved.

Input
<div><p>This is <strong>bold</strong> text.</p><p>&copy; 2024 CodeItBro</p></div>
Output
This is bold text. © 2024 CodeItBro

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this tool remove?
It strips tags, scripts, styles, and decodes HTML entities. Optionally collapse whitespace or keep line breaks.
Is my HTML stored?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to our servers.
Can it handle long documents?
Yes. We regularly test with lengthy email templates and blog posts, but extremely large files may take a moment.

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The HTML to Plain Text is maintained by CodeItBro. We aim to provide the best free developer tools on the web. If you have feedback or suggestions, please visit our contact page.