About the Remove HTML Tags
Strip HTML Tags is a free, in-browser tool that removes all HTML markup from text while preserving the plain text content. Simply paste formatted text, HTML code, or copy-pasted content from web pages and editors, and the tool instantly extracts only the readable text without any tags, attributes, or formatting code. No account required, no file uploads, and all processing happens directly in your browser for complete privacy.
How Strip HTML Tags works
How to use it
- Paste your HTML in the box above.
- All tags are stripped, leaving just the plain text.
- Copy the clean text with one click.
How it works
The tool removes everything between angle brackets, so HTML and XML markup is taken out while the readable text content remains. Useful for turning web content or rich text into plain text.
Common uses
- Remove HTML formatting from blog comments, forum posts, or user-submitted text before storing or displaying it as plain text
- Extract readable content from web pages or emails that contain HTML markup for easier reading or copying
- Clean up messy text copied from WYSIWYG editors (like Word, Google Docs, or web editors) that include hidden HTML formatting
- Prepare HTML code for plain text documents, emails, or systems that do not support HTML formatting
- Test security by simulating removal of potentially malicious HTML tags from user input to verify proper text handling
- Strip unnecessary markup from copied HTML snippets when you only need the actual content without code
Frequently asked questions
Does this tool upload my data to a server?
No. All processing happens in your browser. Your text never leaves your device, and nothing is stored or logged.
What types of HTML tags does it remove?
The tool removes all HTML tags including structural tags (div, p, span), formatting tags (b, i, em, strong), links (a href), scripts, styles, and attributes. It keeps only the plain text content.
Will it remove line breaks?
The tool preserves natural line breaks in your content. HTML line break tags like <br> are removed, but paragraph separations and existing text formatting within the content remain.
Can I use this for sensitive or confidential information?
Yes. Since everything is processed in your browser with no data transmission, it is safe for confidential content. No information is sent anywhere.
What happens to special characters or symbols?
Special characters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols are all preserved exactly as they appear. Only HTML tags and attributes are removed.
Is there a character limit?
The tool handles most standard use cases efficiently. For extremely large documents (several megabytes), performance may vary depending on your browser and device.