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About PText.io

A free, distraction-free plain text editor that lives in your browser.

Why PText?

You know the drill. You copy text from a website, email, or document. You paste it somewhere else. And suddenly you're fighting with fonts, colors, line heights, and weird spacing that came along for the ride.

PText strips all that away. Paste anything, get clean plain text. No installs, no sign-ups, no ads. Just open the page and start writing.

Your text stays on your device. Nothing is sent to any server. Close the browser, come back later. Your notes are still there, saved locally.

Features

Auto-strip formatting Paste rich text, get plain text (auto copied) instantly
Multiple tabs Organize different notes in one place
Dual workspace View two editors side by side
Auto-save Your work is saved automatically locally on your device
Theme modes Light, Dark, and Disco themes
Text-to-Speech Listen to your text read aloud
Focus timer Built-in timer for easily timing any tasks
Export options Download as .txt or copy to clipboard
Word & character count Track your writing stats in real-time
Prettify JSON Paste minified JSON, get it beautifully indented

How to Use

  1. Open PText.io - No account needed. Just go to the site and you're ready.
  2. Paste or type - Drop in formatted text from anywhere to get plain text, or start writing fresh.
  3. Organize with tabs - Click the + button to add tabs. Tabs are saved automatically until closed manually.
  4. Export when ready - Copy your clean text to clipboard or download as a .txt file.

Who It's For

PText is built for anyone who works with text and wants it clean:

Writers & Bloggers Developers Students Marketers Researchers Email drafters Note-takers Anyone tired of formatting mess

Common Use Cases

Shortcuts to strip formatting from specific apps:

Notion Converter Google Docs Cleaner Word to Plain Text PDF Text Cleaner AI Text Cleaner

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my data private?

Yes. Everything stays in your browser's local storage. We don't have access to anything you type.

Is it really free?

Completely. No premium tiers, no feature locks, no "sign up for more." It's free to use.

Where is my data stored?

Everything stays in your browser's local storage on your device. We don't store your text on any server. It never leaves your computer.

Will I lose my notes if I clear browser data?

Yes. Since notes are stored locally, clearing your browser data will remove them. Export important notes before clearing.

Can I sync across devices?

Not currently. Each device keeps its own local copy. You can manually export and import if needed.

What's Disco mode?

A fun theme with animated colors. Give it a try. It's surprisingly nice for late-night writing sessions.

About the Creator

PText.io was created by Prajesh Patel.

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