Strip HTML Tags from Text

Remove all HTML tags from your text and optionally decode HTML entities to plain text.

This free HTML stripper tool removes all tags and converts HTML to plain text instantly. It is useful for content creators, developers, and anyone extracting text from web content or emails. The tool strips all HTML formatting while optionally decoding entities and preserving paragraph breaks as needed. It works entirely in your browser with no signup required, no data collection, and no tracking.

Paste your HTML here:

0 characters

Strip Options:

Options:

Decode HTML Entities

Converts & → &, < → <, " → ", etc.

Preserve Line Breaks

Keep line breaks from <br>, <p>, <div> tags

Trim Extra Spaces

Remove extra whitespace after tag removal

Result:

How to Use:

Paste or type your HTML code in the input area
Click "Strip Tags" to remove all HTML markup
Optionally decode HTML entities and preserve line breaks
See the plain text result instantly
Click "Copy" to copy to clipboard or "Download" to save as a file

What Gets Removed:

All HTML tags: <p>, <div>, <span>, <br>, etc.
Attributes: class, id, style, href, src, etc.
Scripts and styles: <script>, <style> tags
Comments and doctype declarations

HTML Entities:

& → &
< → <
> → >
" → "
' → '
  → (space)

Example:

Input:

<p>Hello <strong>World</strong>!</p>

Output:

Hello World!

Keyboard Shortcuts:

Ctrl + Enter (or Cmd + Enter): Strip tags
Ctrl + C: Copy when output is focused

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Why Use the Strip HTML Tags Tool?

Works instantly in your browser - no downloads needed
Completely free - no signup or registration required
No data collection or tracking - your content stays private
Removes all HTML tags and formatting
Options to decode entities and preserve breaks
Perfect for extracting text from web content