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HTML to Plain Text Converter

Convert your email HTML into clean plain text for multipart emails. Sending both HTML and plain text versions improves deliverability and accessibility.

HTML to Plain Text Converter

Convert your email HTML into clean plain text for multipart emails

What this converter does

  • Converts headings to uppercase with underlines
  • Preserves links as "text (url)" format
  • Converts lists to plain text bullet points
  • Converts images to [Image: alt text] placeholders
  • Decodes HTML entities (& to &, etc.)
  • Removes styles, scripts, and invisible elements
  • Cleans up whitespace for readable output

Why plain text versions matter

  • Deliverability: Emails with both HTML and plain text parts are less likely to be flagged as spam
  • Accessibility: Screen readers and text-only email clients need plain text
  • Preference: Some recipients prefer or require plain text emails
  • Fallback: If HTML fails to render, the plain text version ensures your message is readable

About this tool

Every marketing email should include both an HTML and a plain text version. This is called a multipart MIME email. Spam filters favor multipart emails because spammers typically only send HTML. Including a plain text version also helps accessibility, works with text-only email clients, and provides a fallback when HTML rendering fails. This converter handles links, headings, lists, and images intelligently. After generating your plain text, check your email with our email size checker and test your content for spam words. For overall deliverability, run your domain through our SPF checker and DMARC checker.

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