HTML Tag Remover

Remove HTML tags from code and extract pure text only

HTML Code Input

Drag HTML file or click to upload

Supported formats: .html, .htm, .xml, .svg

Remove all tags Preserve line breaks (p, br, div) Remove script content Remove style content

Specific tag filter (comma-separated):

Keep specified tags only Remove specified tags only

Result

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Text Size

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Text Ratio

What Is the HTML Tag Remover?

The HTML Tag Remover is a powerful online tool that extracts clean text from HTML code. Whether you’re working with web pages, email templates, or content files, this tool strips away HTML tags in seconds, leaving you with pure, readable text.

For developers, content writers, and digital marketers, manually extracting text from HTML is time-consuming and error-prone. This tool automates the entire process, delivering clean results instantly.

Key Features

Key features include comprehensive HTML processing capabilities that handle everything from basic tags to complex nested structures.

Automatic Tag Removal

Removes all HTML tags automatically, including <div>, <span>, <p>, and complex elements like <table> and <form>. The tool recognizes and processes any valid HTML tag.

Script and Style Removal

Completely removes <script> and <style> tags along with their content. This ensures that JavaScript code and CSS styles don’t clutter your extracted text.

Line Break Preservation

Maintains proper text formatting by preserving line breaks from paragraph tags (<p>), break tags (<br>), and block elements (<div>). This keeps your text readable and properly structured.

Custom Tag Filtering

Advanced options let you keep or remove specific tags. Need to preserve links while removing everything else? Simply specify <a> tags in the custom filter.

How to Use

How to use this tool is straightforward—just three simple steps to get clean text.

Step 1: Input HTML Code

Drag and drop your HTML file into the upload zone, or paste code directly into the text area. Supported formats include .html, .htm, .xml, and .svg files.

Step 2: Configure Options

Select the options that fit your needs:

Remove all tags: Strips every HTML tag from the code
Preserve line breaks: Keeps text formatting based on paragraph and break tags
Remove script content: Eliminates JavaScript code
Remove style content: Removes CSS styles

Step 3: Process the Code

Click the “Remove Tags” button. The tool processes your HTML instantly and displays the clean text in the results panel. You’ll also see a comparison of original file size versus extracted text size.

Step 4: Save Your Results

Copy the extracted text to your clipboard or download it as a text file. Both options are available with a single click.

Common Use Cases

Common use cases demonstrate how versatile this tool is for different professional scenarios.

Content Migration

Moving content between platforms? Strip HTML tags to get clean text that’s ready for import into your new system. This eliminates formatting conflicts and ensures smooth migration.

Email Content Extraction

Create plain text versions of HTML email templates. Most email clients require text fallbacks, and this tool generates them instantly from your HTML templates.

Text Analysis

Analyze web content without HTML interference. Extract pure text for word count, keyword analysis, SEO audits, or content quality checks.

Content Review

Review and proofread content without HTML tags cluttering the view. This makes it easier to spot typos, grammar issues, and content problems.

Technical Specifications

Technical specifications reveal why this tool is both powerful and secure.

Everything runs in your browser—no server uploads required. Your files stay on your device, ensuring complete privacy. All processing happens locally, so your data never leaves your computer.

Visual statistics powered by Chart.js show the comparison between original file size and extracted text size. The tool also features dark mode support for comfortable viewing in any lighting condition.

Pro Tips

Pro tips help you get the most out of this tool and work more efficiently.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Press Ctrl+Enter in the text area to instantly process your HTML. This shortcut saves time when you’re working with multiple files.

Processing Multiple Files

Need to process several files? Handle them one at a time, downloading each result with a descriptive filename. This keeps your workflow organized.

Advanced Filtering

Use the custom tag filter to keep specific elements. Enter comma-separated tag names like “a, strong, em” to preserve links and emphasis while removing everything else.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a file size limit?

File size limits depend on your device’s memory, but typical HTML files (up to several MB) process smoothly. Very large files (10MB+) may take longer to process but will still work.

Is my data secure and private?

Absolutely. All processing happens in your browser. Your files and data never leave your device or get uploaded to any server. Your privacy is completely protected.

Does it handle HTML entities correctly?

Yes. HTML entities like  , <, and > are automatically converted to their corresponding characters. For example,   becomes a regular space.

Can I use it on mobile devices?

Yes. The tool works perfectly on smartphones and tablets. Its responsive design automatically adjusts to your screen size for optimal usability.

Can it process complex nested HTML?

Yes. The tool handles deeply nested HTML structures accurately, including complex elements like tables, forms, and lists. No HTML structure is too complex.

What format can I save the results in?

You can copy extracted text to your clipboard or download it as a .txt file. The downloaded file is named “extracted-text.txt” by default.