Format Remover Pro: Instantly Convert Rich Text to Plain Text | WebToolsPro

Rich to Plain Text Converter

Strip all formatting, colors, links, and HTML tags to get clean, unstyled plain text.

Rich Text (Input)

Plain Text (Output)

Why Remove Formatting?

Clean Documents: Pasting directly from websites into Word or emails often brings unwanted background colors, strange fonts, and hidden links.
Consistent Style: Converting to plain text ensures the content adapts to the font and style of your current document or website theme.

Pro Tool Features

Instant Strip: Automatically removes bold, italics, underlines, font sizes, and text colors the millisecond you paste it.
Link Removal: Safely destroys all hidden hyperlinks (URLs) embedded in the text to protect you from accidental spam links.
100% Private: The conversion happens locally in your browser. Your data is never uploaded to any server.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Rich Text and Plain Text?

Rich text contains hidden styling information like font type, size, color, bolding, and embedded links (e.g., text copied from a website or MS Word). Plain text contains absolutely zero formatting—just the raw characters, numbers, and spaces.

Does this tool fix broken line breaks?

Yes. When you paste complex HTML tables or bullet points, our tool intelligently converts the structure into clean paragraph breaks, ensuring your text remains highly readable without looking like a jumbled mess.

Is it safe to paste confidential emails here?

Absolutely. Since this tool relies purely on client-side JavaScript, your text never leaves your computer. You can safely paste confidential business emails to strip their formatting before sending.