About the Extract URLs
Extract URLs is a free online tool that automatically identifies and pulls all links (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP) from text, documents, or code snippets in seconds. The tool runs entirely in your browser without uploading data to any server, making it a private, instant solution for anyone who needs to collect URLs from emails, web pages, documents, or unstructured text—no sign-up required.
How Extract URLs works
How it works:
- Paste or type your text containing URLs into the input field
- The tool scans the entire text and identifies all valid links (including HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and email links)
- Click "Extract" or the tool processes automatically
- All found URLs appear in the output panel, ready to copy, view, or export
Worked example:
Input text:
Check out these resources: Visit https://www.example.com for more info. You can also email [email protected] or download from ftp://files.example.com/docs. For updates, follow http://blog.example.com
Output (extracted URLs):
- https://www.example.com
- [email protected]
- ftp://files.example.com/docs
- http://blog.example.com
The tool processes text instantly in your browser—no waiting, no server uploads, no privacy concerns.
How to use
- Type or paste your text into the input box.
- The result updates instantly as you type.
- Click Copy to use the output.
Common uses
- Extract links from email threads and forwarded messages to verify sender legitimacy or collect contact information quickly
- Pull all URLs from article text, blog posts, or research papers to create a bibliography or resource list
- Identify all embedded links in HTML code, forum posts, or social media content for content moderation or quality assurance testing
- Gather URLs from support documents, wiki pages, or knowledge bases to audit broken links or organize reference materials
- Extract URLs from chat logs, transcripts, or copied text to collect sources for research or fact-checking
- Automate link collection from bulk text files, CSV exports, or JSON data without manual copying and pasting
Frequently asked questions
Is my data secure?
Yes, completely. The tool runs entirely in your browser and never uploads your text to any server. All processing happens locally on your device.
What types of links can it extract?
The tool extracts HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and email addresses (mailto links). It identifies most common URL formats automatically.
How many URLs can I extract at once?
You can paste any amount of text. The tool will extract all valid URLs found, though very large pastes may take a few seconds depending on your browser's performance.
Can I export the results?
Yes, you can copy individual URLs, select and copy all results, or in many cases export to a text file or clipboard for use in spreadsheets or documents.
Do I need to create an account?
No. The tool is completely free with no sign-up, registration, or account creation required. Use it instantly.
Will it find URLs hidden in code or HTML?
Yes, it extracts URLs from plain text, HTML code, JSON, CSV files, and other text formats. Paste any text and it will find embedded links.