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HTML to Plain Text

Extract text from pasted HTML with block spacing and script content removed.

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A pasted HTML snippet often contains scripts and layout tags that do not belong in a plain text copy.

Extract the text and review block spacing and omitted content before reusing it.

Inputs and controls

HTML input

HTML source

How to use

Why use this tool

Removing noncontent blocks gives a readable starting point for small snippets.

Before relying on the result

Removes script, style, template and noscript blocks, then tags. This is text extraction, not a security sanitiser or a browser DOM renderer.

Tool limitations

Removes script, style, template and noscript blocks, then tags. This is text extraction, not a security sanitiser or a browser DOM renderer.

Questions

Will it reproduce a browser's rendered article exactly?

No. It is text extraction, not a DOM renderer or a complete article extraction service.

What should I check before using HTML to Plain Text?

Check HTML input. Use the exact units shown beside the controls and replace any example values with your own inputs.

Source page last modified: 2026-10-04T16:58:29+00:00. This profile describes the tool; use its page to run it.

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