Strip HTML Tags
What is Strip HTML Tags?
Strip HTML Tags removes all markup from pasted HTML and leaves clean plain text. It drops script and style contents, optionally converts block tags into line breaks, and can decode HTML entities after stripping. Perfect for cleaning copied web content before pasting it into a document or email. The tool runs entirely in your browser and is free with no signup.
How to use
- Paste your HTML into the input box.
- Keep the default options, or adjust them: decode entities and keep line breaks from block tags.
- The plain text appears instantly in the result box.
- Click Copy result to copy the cleaned text.
Features
- Removes every HTML tag, including nested and malformed tags.
- Drops script and style block contents so no hidden code slips into your text.
- Optionally turns block tags like paragraphs and headings into line breaks.
- Optional HTML entity decoding, so & becomes & in the output.
- Live word count of the stripped text.
- Free, private, and no signup required.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove HTML tags from text online?
Paste the HTML into the box above. All tags are removed instantly and you can copy the plain text with one click.
Will it keep my paragraphs?
Yes, if you leave the keep line breaks option on. Block tags such as paragraphs, headings and list items are converted into line breaks so the text stays readable.
Does it remove scripts and styles?
Yes. The contents of script and style blocks are removed along with the tags, so no JavaScript or CSS text ends up in your result.
What happens to HTML entities like &?
With the decode entities option on, they are converted to their characters, so & becomes & and < becomes <.
Is this tool free?
Yes, it is free with no signup and no limits.
Is my HTML sent to a server?
No. The stripping runs in your browser with JavaScript, so your content never leaves your device.