Markdown & HTML to Plain Text (.txt)
Instantly convert Markdown syntax, HTML tags, and formatted copy into crisp, clean plain text.
How to Convert Markdown to Plain Text
Strip Markdown and HTML formatting in three quick steps.
Paste Your Markdown or HTML
Drop your Markdown notes, README file, or copied web page HTML into the input box on the left. Everything stays in your browser.
See the Clean Text Instantly
The tool removes headers, bold and italic markers, links, images, blockquotes, list bullets, and HTML tags as you type — no button needed.
Copy or Download the .txt
Hit Copy to paste the clean text into email, documents, or code — or click Download .txt to save it as a plain text file.
Conversion Examples
What your Markdown or HTML looks like after the formatting is stripped.
Example 1: Markdown newsletter
Input
# Weekly Newsletter Here is **bold** news and *italics* — read [our site](https://example.com). - Apples - Oranges <p>Free shipping <strong>this week</strong>!</p>
Output
Weekly Newsletter Here is bold news and italics — read our site. Apples Oranges Free shipping this week!
Example 2: HTML snippet
Input
<h2>Sale Announcement</h2> <p>Everything is <strong>50% off</strong> — shop <a href="https://shop.example.com">our store</a> now.</p> <p>Coffee & tea included.</p>
Output
Sale Announcement Everything is 50% off — shop our store now. Coffee & tea included.
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