HTML to Text Converter.

Free HTML to Text tool. Extract readable text from an HTML document; scripts, styles, markup and page layout are removed. Private UTF-8 conversion on your device.

Convert your file

INPUTHTML

OUTPUTText

Files stay on your device

Drop your HTML file hereor click to select a file

Up to 10 MiB of UTF-8 text · Local conversion

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Choose a compatible source file to begin.

✓ Free✓ No signup✓ No file uploads needed

Private processingYour source file stays in your browser

Original stays intactDownload a new output file

Real formatsUnsupported conversions show an error

STEP BY STEP

How to convert HTML to Text

Choose a source file. Select a real HTML file from your device.
Run the local converter. The converter checks the input and processes it locally using the appropriate browser engine.
Download the result. Save the generated Text file. Your original file is unchanged.

FORMAT GUIDE

Why convert HTML to Text?

This conversion creates a simpler exchange format that can be opened in text editors or publishing workflows.

Preparing a text file for another editor or publishing system.
Simplifying document markup for compatibility.
Making a separate copy without modifying the original.

UNDERSTAND YOUR FILES

HTML vs. Text: what changes?

Input · HTML

Hypertext Markup Language. Table output escapes cells; rich page layout is not preserved during text conversion.

Output · Text

Plain UTF-8 text without styled layout, embedded images or visual document formatting.

This conversion creates a simpler exchange format that can be opened in text editors or publishing workflows. Choosing an output format changes how another app reads the file; it does not restore detail missing from your source.

Check the formatting

Basic paragraphs, text, and common markup can be converted, but complex layouts, scripts, custom Markdown extensions and styling may not round-trip.

Your files and privacy

Your selected file is converted on your device. You can download the new file while keeping the original unchanged.

Some formats work differently across browsers and devices. Check the converted result before using it for important work. Advertising and other optional website services may have separate privacy practices.

Format compatibility and limitations

This extracts document text, not computed browser layout. Images, scripts, styles and interactive controls are omitted.

Actual output behavior depends on the input file, your browser, device resources and the converter engine. Check important files before sharing or replacing them.

HELP & ANSWERS

HTML to Text questions

Is the original file modified?

No. Your original file stays unchanged and the result is downloaded as a new file.

Will complex styling be preserved?

No. This extracts document text, not computed browser layout. Images, scripts, styles and interactive controls are omitted.

Do I need an account or extra software?

No account is needed. You can use the tool directly in a compatible browser.