Why a plain-text version matters
Every marketing email should be sent as multipart/alternative — an HTML version and a plain-text version bundled together. The recipient's client picks whichever it can display. This isn't just a fallback: spam filters view HTML-only emails with suspicion, and a well-formed plain-text part is one of the quiet signals that says "legitimate sender." Some watches, screen readers and minimal clients show the plain-text part too.
What this tool does
- Strips HTML tags while keeping your headings, paragraphs and lists as readable lines.
- Converts links so the destination is visible — anchor text followed by the URL, since plain text can't hide a link.
- Collapses the styling noise into clean, evenly spaced text you can paste straight into your platform's plain-text field.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I need a plain-text version?
Sending multipart/alternative improves deliverability and covers clients that can't or won't render HTML.
How do I convert an HTML email to plain text?
Paste the HTML here; it strips the tags, keeps structure, and exposes link URLs. Copy the result into your platform.
Should links be kept in plain text?
Yes — the full URL must be visible. This tool writes anchor text followed by the URL by default.
Checking length too? Try read time & readability, or run the whole email through the pre-send checker.