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HTML Stripper

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Remove HTML tags from your content with our free HTML Stripper tool. Convert HTML to clean text while preserving line breaks, spaces, and links as needed.

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INPUT

Auto Process

OUTPUT

Client Side

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Guide

What is HTML Stripper?

HTML Stripper is a tool that removes HTML tags from text, converting HTML content into plain text. It extracts the content from HTML documents while removing all markup, giving you clean, readable text.

Key Features

Tag Removal – Removes all HTML tags (<div>, <p>, <span>, etc.)
Multiple Input Options – Upload files or paste HTML directly
Customizable Settings:
- Preserve Line Breaks – Maintains paragraph and line structure
- Preserve Spaces – Keeps original spacing intact
- Preserve Links (URLs) – Retains hyperlink destinations

When to Use HTML Stripper

Extract content from web pages for analysis
Clean up HTML emails for plain text versions
Prepare content for text mining or analysis
Remove formatting when copying content from web pages
Convert HTML documents to plain text files

How to Use

Input your HTML content (two options):
- Upload an HTML file using the “Browse” button
- Paste HTML code directly into the text area
Configure your settings:
- Toggle “Preserve Line Breaks” to maintain paragraph structure
- Toggle “Preserve Spaces” to keep original spacing
- Toggle “Preserve Links (URLs)” to retain hyperlink destinations
Wait for automatic processing
View and copy your clean text from the output area

Benefits

Benefit	Description
Readability	Converts complex HTML into easily readable plain text
Data Extraction	Isolates actual content from formatting markup
Simplicity	Makes text suitable for use in other applications
Size Reduction	Reduces file size by removing unnecessary markup

Use Cases

Content Writers: Extract text from web sources without formatting
Developers: Clean up text before processing or analysis
Data Analysts: Prepare web content for natural language processing
Email Marketers: Create plain text versions of HTML emails

 FAQ

How do I convert HTML to plain text?

To convert HTML to plain text, you can use our HTML Stripper tool. Simply paste your HTML code into the input field or upload an HTML file, then click "Auto Process" (or let it process automatically). The tool will remove all HTML tags while preserving the actual content, giving you clean, readable text.
What happens to images when using HTML Stripper?

When using HTML Stripper, image tags (<img>) are removed completely. The alt text of images may be preserved depending on the HTML structure, but the image files themselves and their visual representation will not appear in the plain text output.
Can HTML Stripper handle complex web pages?

Yes, HTML Stripper can handle complex web pages with nested elements, tables, forms, and other advanced HTML structures. The tool strips away all HTML tags regardless of complexity, leaving only the text content that was contained within those tags.
Is it possible to keep some HTML formatting?

The HTML Stripper tool is designed to remove all HTML tags, but it does offer some options to maintain document structure. You can toggle settings to preserve line breaks, spaces, and URLs, which helps maintain the basic layout and functionality of links without keeping HTML formatting.