Which files does the text extractor support?

The tool supports TXT, Markdown, HTML, JSON, CSV, TSV, and XML files.

Can I copy or download extracted text?

Yes. Extracted text can be copied to the clipboard or downloaded as a plain text file.

Free text tool

Text Extractor

Q: Are my files uploaded or stored?

No. Files and pasted content are processed locally in your browser and are not uploaded or stored by the tool.

Extract clean, readable text from common text-based files or pasted content—right in your browser.

Source content

Choose a file or drop it hereTXT, MD, HTML, JSON, CSV, TSV, or XML · Max 5 MB

Extracted text

0 words

Get clean text from structured content

Copying text from markup or structured data often leaves you with tags, syntax, and formatting characters. Resnova's Text Extractor removes that noise and returns readable plain text.

Upload a supported file or paste its contents, confirm the detected format, and extract. You can then copy the result or download it as a plain text file.

Supported formats

TXT: preserves readable plain text while cleaning unnecessary spacing.
Markdown: removes headings, links, emphasis, code markers, and other common syntax.
HTML and XML: removes markup, scripts, styles, and comments.
JSON: extracts readable property names and values.
CSV and TSV: returns cell contents as readable lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my files uploaded or stored?

No. File reading and text extraction happen entirely in your browser. Your content is not uploaded or saved by this tool.

Can it extract text from PDF, DOCX, or images?

Not currently. This version supports text-based formats including TXT, Markdown, HTML, JSON, CSV, TSV, and XML.

Can I edit the extracted text?

The output is read-only inside the tool, but you can copy it into any editor or download it as a .txt file.