HTML-strip a String
Strip all HTML tags from a string. Runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.
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Output
The result appears here as you type.
How to use HTML-strip a String
- 1. Paste your HTML. Enter the markup you want cleaned into the input pane, whether it's a full page, a component template or a small fragment like <p>Hello <b>world</b></p>.
- 2. Read how tags are removed. There are no settings; every opening and closing tag is stripped out, leaving only the text nodes that would have appeared on the rendered page.
- 3. Copy the plain text. Copy the tag-free text from the output pane into a plain-text field, a search index, or anywhere markup isn't wanted.
When to use HTML-strip a String
HTML-strip a String removes every tag from a block of markup, leaving just the visible text behind. Reach for it whenever you have HTML but need the plain content, without writing a DOM parser yourself.
- Extracting plain text for a search index. A search engine indexes page content but shouldn't index tag names or attributes. Stripping the HTML first gives you clean text to feed the indexer.
- Cleaning pasted rich text. A user pasted formatted content from a word processor into a plain-text field and the underlying HTML tags leaked through. Stripping them restores plain readable text.
- Generating a preview snippet from a blog post. A blog post's HTML body needs to become a short plain-text excerpt for a listing page or an RSS summary, without any leftover tags cluttering the preview.
- Sanitizing email content for a plain-text fallback. An HTML email needs a plain-text alternative version for clients that don't render markup. Stripping the tags from the HTML body gives you a starting point for that fallback.
Examples
Remove the tags
Input
<p>Hello <b>world</b></p>
Output
Hello world
About the HTML-strip a String tool
HTML-strip a String runs as plain JavaScript in your browser tab, with no server behind it. Strip all HTML tags from a string. Whatever you put in stays on your device from start to finish.
The tool is part of EditSafely's String Tools section, 159 single-purpose utilities built around the same idea: open the page, get the result, keep your data to yourself.
There is nothing to configure. Provide the input and the result appears on its own. A worked example further down the page shows exactly what the tool produces for a real input.
That local-first design has practical benefits beyond privacy. The tool keeps working on a flaky connection once the page has loaded, results are instant because nothing round-trips to a server, and it is safe to use with confidential material.
Frequently asked questions
Is HTML-strip a String free to use?
Yes, it is completely free. All 2,658 tools on EditSafely work without an account, a subscription or usage limits.
Is it safe to paste sensitive or confidential data?
Everything happens locally. Your browser downloads the tool's code once, then does all the processing itself; nothing you enter is transmitted, stored or logged. You can even go offline after the page loads and it will still work.
How much text can I process at once?
There is no fixed limit. Because the work happens on your own device rather than on a shared server, the practical ceiling is your machine's memory, which comfortably handles inputs far larger than typical online tools allow.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
No. The tool works in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or phone. There is no account to create, no extension to add and no software to install.
How do I use the result?
The output panel has a one-click copy button, and you can keep refining the input while you work; the result updates in place as you type.