This article describes how to batch convert multiple HTML and MHTML web pages to TXT plain text format, which is suitable for scenarios such as web page data archiving, content extraction, text retrieval, and data collation. By HeSoft Doc Batch Tool The "HTML to TXT" function can import multiple web page files or entire folders at one time, and complete the save location setting and batch processing according to the wizard, avoiding opening web pages one by one, copying and pasting, and greatly reducing repeated operations.
In daily office, a lot of data will be saved in the form of HTML and MHTML web page files, such as web page backup, pages exported by the system, historical data archive files, etc. If you just want to extract the text content, open it one by one with a browser and copy it to Notepad, which is not only time-consuming, but also easy to miss. The problem to be solved in this article is: how to batch convert many HTML web pages to TXT plain text format.
The following is office software" HeSoft Doc Batch Tool "As an example, it introduces the complete operation process from selection function, import file to batch conversion. The core value of this tool is to process files in batches, reduce duplication of effort, and is suitable for office scenarios that require processing a large number of documents, web pages, and text files at one time.
Applicable Scenarios
HTML batch conversion TXT is suitable for the following types of common office needs:
- web page data archiving: will save down the. html,. mhtml page file unified conversion to. txt, easy to long-term preservation and fast open.
- Content extraction and finishing: extract text content from multiple Web page files for subsequent editing, proofreading, organizing, or importing into other systems.
- Full text search: TXT plain text is small in size and simple in structure, suitable for batch search keywords with search tools.
- Reduce repetitive operations: avoid the inefficient process of opening HTML files one by one, manually copying, pasting, and saving as TXT.
- Compatible with multiple web files: as can be seen from the file list in the screenshot, the pending files contain extensions such as html and mhtml, which are suitable for batch processing of common web page saving formats.
Effect Preview: Pre and Post Processing
before processing: multiple HTML / MHTML web page files
before processing, the folder is a plurality of web page files, such as 1.html, 2.mhtml, 3.html, 4.html. Such files usually need to be opened through a browser, which may contain content such as web page structure, styles, and links.
After processing: Generate corresponding TXT plain text file
after the batch conversion is completed, the corresponding TXT file is obtained, such as 1.txt, 2.txt, 3.txt, and 4.txt. The converted file can be opened directly with Notepad, Notepad or other text editors, which is more suitable for text sorting, data archiving and keyword retrieval.
In other words, web pages that originally needed to be processed one by one can be converted into plain text format through a batch operation, which significantly improves office efficiency.
Steps: Batch convert HTML web files to TXT
step 1: Enter the "Text Tool" and select "Convert HTML to TXT"
open" HeSoft Doc Batch Tool "After that, select in the left function category text Tools. Locate and click in the tool list on the right "HTML to TXT".
The description of this function card is to convert HTML files to TXT plain text format in batches, which corresponds to the requirement of converting web pages to plain text to be completed in this article. After entering this function, the software will open a special processing wizard page.
Step 2: Add the HTML file that needs to be converted
after entering the "HTML to TXT" page, you can see the top of the page. Add File, import files from a folder, empty, more and other operation buttons.
- If you only need to process a few specified files, you can click add File manually select the HTML or MHTML file to convert.
- If there are a large number of files and they are concentrated in the same folder, you can click import files from a folder, import the web page files in the folder once.
- If the import error, you can click empty reselect the file.
Once imported, the file appears in the list. List contains serial number, name, path, extension, creation time, modification time, operation and other information to facilitate the verification of the completeness of the documents before conversion.
Step 3: Check the list of pending files
in the file list, you can see that the sample files include 1.html, 2.mhtml, 3.html, and 4.html. The path is located in the D:\test \directory, and the extensions are html and mhtml respectively. The bottom of the page also displays the number of records, for example, the number of records is 4, indicating that 4 files to be converted have been imported.
The purpose of this step is to confirm that the files to be processed are not selected incorrectly or omitted. If a file does not require conversion, you can move it out of the list using the delete operation on the right side of the row. The page also provides filtration and sort button, which can be used to assist in viewing and organizing the list when there are many files.
Step 4: Click "Next" to set the save location
after confirming that the file list is correct, click at the bottom of the page. Next step. As can be seen from the page flow, the current task is divided into three phases: select records to process, set Save Location, start processing.
After entering the second step, set the saved location of the converted TXT file according to the software prompts. It is recommended to select a separate output folder to store the converted TXT file to avoid mixing with the original HTML file for subsequent inspection and archiving.
Step 5: Start Batch Processing and View Results
after setting the save location, continue to enter start processing phase. The software will perform HTML to TXT operation in batch according to the import list, and convert multiple web pages into corresponding TXT plain text files.
After processing, open the save directory to view the generated. txt file. Under normal circumstances, the file name will correspond to the original web page file, for example, 1.txt is obtained after 1.html conversion, which is convenient for quick comparison of the original file and output results.
Frequently Asked Questions and Precautions
1. Will the web page style be retained after HTML is converted to TXT?
TXT is a plain text format, which is mainly used to save text content. It is not suitable for retaining typesetting, pictures, CSS styles, script effects, etc. in web pages. If you need to preserve web page layout, you should consider converting to PDF, Word, or other document formats; if the goal is to extract text content, TXT is lighter and easier to retrieve.
2. Can I process html and mhtml files at the same time?
As you can see from the list of imports, the example contains. html and. mhtml files, which are displayed separately in the extension column. In actual operation, it is recommended to put the web files that need to be converted into the same folder first, and then add them in batches through "Import Files from Folder", which is more efficient.
3. How to confirm whether the import is complete when there are many files?
After importing, check the number of records at the bottom of the list, and then check with the file name, path, and extension. If the number of files is large, you can use the filtering and sorting functions in the page to assist in checking to avoid missing or misselecting.
4. Do I need to back up the original file before conversion?
It is recommended to keep the original HTML file. TXT files are more suitable for storing text content, but the original web page file may contain structure, links, images, or other page information. The original file and the conversion results are stored separately, which is conducive to subsequent traceability.
5. Why is it recommended to convert in batches instead of manually copying and pasting?
If there are only one or two web files, manual processing is acceptable; but when the number of files reaches several 10. hundreds, opening, copying, pasting, and saving one by one will be very time-consuming. Using the batch processing function of office software, repeated operations can be handed over to tools to complete, reducing manual errors and saving a lot of time.
Summary
the core value of converting HTML web files into TXT plain text is to quickly extract the text content of web pages for easy archiving, retrieval and subsequent editing. By HeSoft Doc Batch Tool , just need to enter the "HTML to TXT" in the "text tool", import multiple HTML, MHTML files, set the save location and start processing, you can generate the corresponding TXT file at one time.
If you often need to organize web data, process HTML pages exported by the system, or want to convert a large number of web files into retrievable plain text, it is recommended to use the batch conversion process directly to avoid duplication of work and make file processing more efficient and standardized.