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HTML to Text Converter

Strip HTML tags and extract readable plain text, keeping paragraphs, line breaks and list bullets.

Runs in your browserHTML → Text
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Example

Input
<h2>Notes</h2><p>First line<br>Second line</p><ul><li>Apples</li><li>Pears</li></ul>
Output
Notes

First line
Second line

- Apples
- Pears

How to use the HTML to Text Converter

  1. Paste or type your HTML into the input area, or open a file from your device.
  2. Adjust the options above the editor if the tool offers any.
  3. Review the Text result, then copy it or download it as a file.

Privacy and limitations

  • Your data is processed on your device and is not uploaded to any server.

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