How do I strip HTML tags?

Paste your HTML code into the input box and click 'Strip HTML'. The tool will instantly remove all HTML tags and leave only the plain text. You can also decode HTML entities and preserve line breaks.

Does this remove all HTML?

Yes, the tool removes all HTML tags including opening tags, closing tags, and self-closing tags. It extracts only the text content and can optionally decode HTML entities like & back to &.

Is my content secure?

Yes, completely. All processing happens in your browser. Your content is never uploaded to our servers and we don't collect or track any data.

Do I need to sign up?

No, not at all. The tool is 100% free with no signup required. Just open the tool and start using it immediately.

Strip HTML Tags from Text

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

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

Related Tools:

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