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HTML to Text Converter

Strip HTML tags and extract readable plain text from web pages and HTML emails, keeping paragraph and list structure. Runs in your browser.

Runs in your browser. Your files are processed on your device and are never uploaded.

How to use the HTML to Text Converter

  1. Choose or drop your HTML file.
  2. Select Convert. Conversion happens instantly in your browser.
  3. Preview the result and download your TXT file.

About this HTML to TXT converter

Remove all markup from an HTML file and keep the readable text, with paragraphs, headings and list items on their own lines.

How HTML to TXT conversion works

  1. The HTML is parsed into an inert document (nothing is executed or loaded).
  2. Scripts, styles and hidden elements are skipped, and block elements become line breaks.

Conversion quality: High fidelity. Visible text is extracted with line breaks for blocks; scripts and styles are ignored.

When to convert HTML to TXT

  • Creating a plain-text version of an HTML email
  • Counting words in a web page

Limitations to be aware of

  • Text generated by JavaScript at runtime isn't present in the HTML file and can't be extracted.

HTML vs TXT

HTML. HTML is the markup language of web pages. An HTML file can be opened in any browser and edited with any text editor.

TXT. A plain text file contains only characters and line breaks, with no formatting. It opens in any editor on any device.

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to convert untrusted HTML?

Yes. The HTML is parsed without running scripts or loading images.

Are my files uploaded?

No. This tool reads and processes files directly in your web browser. Nothing is sent to Expensico's servers, and the data is discarded when you close or reload the page.