HTML to ASCII Converter
Transform HTML into clean ASCII text format
HTML Input
ASCII Output
About HTML to ASCII Converter
Convert HTML documents to clean, readable ASCII text format. Strips HTML tags while preserving document structure, formatting, and converting tables to beautiful ASCII art.
Key Features
- Smart Parsing: Intelligently converts HTML elements to plain text
- Table Conversion: Beautiful ASCII table formatting with multiple styles
- Structure Preservation: Maintains headers, lists, and paragraphs
- Formatting Options: Choose between box drawing, simple, or markdown tables
- Text Emphasis: Converts bold/italic to ASCII equivalents (*bold*, _italic_)
- Link Extraction: Shows URLs alongside link text
How to Use
- Input HTML: Paste your HTML code or upload an .html file
- Configure Options: Choose formatting and table style preferences
- Review Output: The ASCII output updates automatically
- Copy or Download: Use the Copy or Download button to save your text
Table Styles
- Box Drawing: Uses Unicode box-drawing characters (┌─┬─┐) for elegant tables
- Simple: Uses basic ASCII characters (|---|) for maximum compatibility
- Markdown: Generates markdown-compatible table format
Common Use Cases
- Email Conversion: Convert HTML emails to plain text format
- Documentation: Extract text content from HTML documentation
- Data Extraction: Pull structured data from HTML tables
- Terminal Display: Format HTML for console/terminal viewing
- Accessibility: Create text-only versions of web content
Privacy & Security
All conversions happen locally in your browser. Your HTML is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.