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Extract text from HTML

Read text from an HTML file while discarding markup and non-text page structure.

  1. 1Add files
  2. 2Options
  3. 3Convert
  4. 4Save
No installation · Processed in your browser

Preparing the converter…

Add your HTML, HTM filesDrop files here or choose them from your device.Drop here to add your files. Choose HTML, HTM files HTML, HTMTXTNo fixed byte cap · browser memory and format limits apply
Choose a file to check its format and size.

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Supported formats and settings

Input formats
HTML, HTM
Output formats
TXT
Per-file limit
Current device memory
Total selected-file limit
Estimated by file count and format
Number of selectable files
1–1

Recommended input total: 8 MiB on mobile / 32 MiB on desktop. Low memory can reduce the effective limit.

Your files are not uploaded to a conversion server. A new result is created in your browser.

How to use this tool

  1. Choose files in HTML, HTM format. Maximum files per batch: 1.
  2. Check the input format and file order, then start processing.
  3. Download the TXT result and check its content and quality.

What this tool does

  • Read text from an HTML file while discarding markup and non-text page structure.
  • Read HTML, HTM input and save the TXT result as a new file.

Limitations

  • Content loaded only by JavaScript is not fetched or executed, and CSS layout is not preserved.

Frequently asked questions

Extract text from HTML — What should I check before using this tool?

Content loaded only by JavaScript is not fetched or executed, and CSS layout is not preserved.

Which files can I choose?

Choose files in HTML, HTM format. Maximum files per batch: 1.

How can I adjust the result?

The input is checked and processed without additional settings.

When is this useful?

Extract text from an HTML file. This does not visit a URL to scrape a live website.

Input and result example

saved-page.html → readable text.txt

Examples illustrate the workflow; actual size, support and recognition depend on the source and settings.

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