Convert HTML to TXT

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HTML vs TXT Format Comparison

Aspect	HTML (Source Format)	TXT (Target Format)
Format Overview	HTML HyperText Markup Language Standard markup language for creating web pages and web applications. Uses tags like <p>, <div>, <a> to structure content with headings, paragraphs, links, images, and formatting. Developed by Tim Berners-Lee in 1991. Web Format W3C Standard	TXT Plain Text Simple unformatted text format containing only readable characters without any styling, markup, or metadata. Universal format that can be opened by any text editor on any platform. The simplest and most compatible text format. Universal Format Plain Text
Technical Specifications	Structure: Tag-based markup Encoding: UTF-8 (standard) Features: Links, images, formatting, scripts Compatibility: All web browsers Extensions: .html, .htm	Structure: Plain text only Encoding: UTF-8, ASCII, Unicode Features: No formatting or markup Compatibility: Universal (all platforms) Extensions: .txt
Syntax Examples	HTML uses tags: <h1>Title</h1> <p>This is <strong>bold</strong> text.</p> <a href="url">Link</a>	TXT is plain text: Title This is bold text. Link
Content Support	Headings (<h1> to <h6>) Paragraphs and line breaks Text formatting (bold, italic, underline) Links and anchors Images and multimedia Tables and lists Forms and inputs Scripts and styles	Plain readable text Line breaks (newlines) Spaces and tabs No formatting No images or media No links or markup No metadata Simple character data
Advantages	Rich formatting and styling Interactive elements (forms, buttons) Multimedia support (images, video, audio) Semantic structure SEO capabilities Cross-linking with hyperlinks	Universal compatibility Smallest file size Opens on any device No special software needed Fast to load and process Easy to parse and search Perfect for data extraction
Disadvantages	Requires browser to view properly Larger file size with markup Security vulnerabilities (XSS) Complex syntax for beginners	No formatting or styling No images or multimedia No clickable links Limited structure
Common Uses	Websites and web applications Email templates (HTML emails) Documentation and help files Landing pages and blogs Online stores and portals	Notes and memos Log files and error logs Configuration files README files Data extraction and text mining Simple documentation
Conversion Process	HTML document contains: Opening and closing tags Attributes and values Nested elements Text content between tags Inline styles and scripts	Our converter creates: Extracts text from all tags Removes all HTML markup Preserves line breaks Removes scripts and styles Plain readable text output
Best For	Web content and applications Interactive user interfaces Rich formatted content SEO-optimized pages	Reading text content only Data analysis and text mining Simple documentation Cross-platform compatibility Minimal file size
Programming Support	Parsing: DOM, BeautifulSoup, Cheerio Languages: All major languages APIs: Web APIs, browser APIs Validation: W3C Validator	Parsing: Simple read operations Languages: All programming languages APIs: File I/O operations Validation: None required

Why Convert HTML to TXT?

Converting HTML to TXT (plain text) is essential when you need to extract readable content from web pages, remove all formatting and markup, and obtain clean text for analysis, indexing, or simple reading. When you convert HTML to TXT, all tags, attributes, scripts, and styles are removed, leaving only the actual text content that was visible on the page.

Plain text (TXT) files are the simplest and most universal text format. They contain only readable characters without any formatting, markup, metadata, or special encoding. This makes TXT files incredibly versatile - they can be opened on any device, any operating system, with any text editor, from Notepad on Windows to vim on Linux to TextEdit on macOS. The resulting files are small, fast to load, and easy to process.

Our converter uses advanced HTML parsing to extract text content while intelligently handling various HTML structures. It removes all tags (<p>, <div>, <span>, etc.), strips out JavaScript code, CSS styles, and comments, and preserves the natural reading flow of the content. The converter respects line breaks and paragraph structure where possible, creating readable plain text output.

Plain text extraction from HTML is crucial for many applications: search engines index text content for search results, data scientists perform text mining and natural language processing, content creators analyze keyword density and readability, researchers extract information from web archives, and developers create simple backups of website content. TXT format is also perfect for displaying content on devices with limited capabilities or for creating accessible versions of web content.

Key Benefits of Converting HTML to TXT:

Clean Text Extraction: Remove all HTML markup and get pure text content
Data Analysis: Perfect for text mining, NLP, and content analysis
Minimal File Size: Smallest possible file size for text content
Universal Compatibility: Open with any text editor on any platform
Easy Processing: Simple to parse, search, and manipulate programmatically
Accessibility: Screen readers handle plain text perfectly
No Dependencies: No need for browsers or special software

Practical Examples

Example 1: Simple HTML Page

Input HTML file (page.html):

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
  <title>Sample Page</title>
</head>
<body>
  <h1>Welcome</h1>
  <p>This is a <strong>sample</strong> paragraph.</p>
</body>
</html>

Output TXT file (page.txt):

Welcome
This is a sample paragraph.

Example 2: Article with Links

Input HTML file (article.html):

<article>
  <h2>HTML Basics</h2>
  <p>Learn more at <a href="https://example.com">our website</a>.</p>
  <p>HTML uses <em>tags</em> for markup.</p>
</article>

Output TXT file (article.txt):

HTML Basics
Learn more at our website.
HTML uses tags for markup.

Example 3: Complex Page with Lists

Input HTML file (content.html):

<div class="content">
  <h3>Features</h3>
  <ul>
    <li>Fast processing</li>
    <li>Secure conversion</li>
    <li>Free to use</li>
  </ul>
</div>

Output TXT file (content.txt):

Features
Fast processing
Secure conversion
Free to use

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is plain text (TXT)?

A: Plain text is the simplest text format containing only readable characters without any formatting, styles, or markup. TXT files can be opened with any text editor on any operating system.

Q: Will formatting be preserved?

A: No. Plain text has no formatting capabilities. All HTML tags, styles, colors, fonts, and formatting will be removed. Only the text content will remain.

Q: What happens to images and links?

A: Images are completely removed (TXT cannot display images). For links, only the visible link text is preserved, but the URL and clickable functionality are lost.

Q: Can I convert HTML tables to text?

A: Yes! The converter extracts text from table cells. For structured table data, consider converting to CSV or TSV formats instead, which preserve the tabular structure.

Q: What encoding does the TXT file use?

A: Our converter creates UTF-8 encoded TXT files, which support all international characters, emojis, and special symbols while remaining compatible with all modern text editors.

Q: How do I extract text from multiple HTML files?

A: You can upload multiple HTML files at once using our batch upload feature. Each HTML file will be converted to a separate TXT file that you can download.

Q: Can I use TXT for data analysis?

A: Absolutely! Plain text is perfect for text mining, natural language processing (NLP), keyword analysis, sentiment analysis, and machine learning tasks. All major programming languages have excellent TXT file support.

Q: What's removed during conversion?

A: All HTML tags (<div>, <span>, <p>, etc.), JavaScript code, CSS styles, comments, attributes, and metadata are removed. Only visible text content is extracted.