DEVELOPER TOOLS
Convert text to HTML and HTML back to text
Create HTML from plain text with configurable paragraph containers and line breaks, or extract readable text from HTML markup.
Open a TXT or HTML file, adjust output settings, and copy or download the result. Processing stays in your browser.
Convert plain text to safe HTML or extract readable text from HTML. Choose paragraph and line-break formatting, open TXT or HTML files, and download the result locally.
Choose a conversion direction
Text or HTML
Result
Choose a direction and convert your content.
How the text and HTML converter works
In Text to HTML mode, blank lines separate paragraphs. Single line breaks can remain as br elements or become separate blocks. The Both option creates valid div wrappers around p elements instead of nesting a block inside a paragraph.
- Escapes &, <, and > when generating HTML from plain text.
- Extracts text without running scripts or rendering the source markup.
- Opens TXT, HTML, and HTM files up to 5 MB; input is limited to 1,000,000 characters.
- Copying results and downloading an HTML document or plain TXT file.
For HTML to text, script, style, template, and other non-visible elements are excluded. The extracted text can be downloaded as a UTF-8 .txt file.
Advanced mode can recognize simple bulleted and numbered lists in plain text. For HTML to text, it can create Markdown headings, emphasis, code, links, and lists, or append link URLs to plain text.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between simplified and advanced mode?
Simplified mode keeps the essential converter settings. Advanced mode adds simple list recognition, a custom document title, Markdown output, and link URLs in plain text.
How do I convert plain text to HTML?
Enter or open text, choose paragraph markup and single-line break handling, then select Convert. The result is displayed as markup text.
How do I extract text from HTML?
Choose HTML to text, paste markup or open an HTML file, and convert it. Scripts, styles, and hidden elements are excluded.
Can I choose p or div elements?
Yes. Paragraphs can use p, div, or a valid div wrapper containing p. The tool does not place a block div inside a paragraph.
How are single line breaks handled?
They can become br elements inside a paragraph or each line can be placed in its own block. A blank line always separates paragraphs.
What does “Both: div around p” do?
It creates an outer div containing a p paragraph. This uses both container types while keeping the HTML structure valid.
Why create a complete HTML document?
A complete document includes a doctype, html element, UTF-8 encoding, viewport, title, and body. Turn the option off to create a fragment for embedding.
Is my input HTML executed?
No. Markup is parsed with an inert DOMParser and is never displayed as a live web page. The content is not sent to the server.
Which elements are skipped when extracting text?
Scripts, styles, templates, embedded documents, SVG, canvas, and elements marked hidden are omitted. Visible text blocks and line breaks are preserved.
Which files can I open?
You can open TXT, HTML, and HTM files up to 5 MB. Content is read locally as UTF-8, with a maximum input length of 1,000,000 characters.
Can I download both formats?
HTML conversion provides an .html download, while text extraction provides a .txt download. You can also copy the result to the clipboard.
Which elements are formatted in Markdown output?
Headings, bold and italic emphasis, inline code, links, and lists are converted to Markdown syntax. Other visible elements are included as text without running HTML.