This article describes how to use HeSoft Doc Batch Tool Convert multiple HTML, MHTML web page files to TXT Notepad plain text at one time. Suitable for web content archiving, data sorting, text extraction, batch cleaning web page tags and other scenarios. By selecting the "HTML to TXT" function, import files or folders, set the save location and then batch processing, avoid opening web pages one by one, copy and paste, and greatly reduce repeated operations.
In data collation, web archiving, content analysis or data cleaning, we often encounter a group . html,. mhtml web page file. If you manually open the web pages one by one, copy the content to Notepad and save it .txt, not only time-consuming, but also easy to leak files, naming confusion. The problem to be solved in this paper is: how to batch convert many HTML web pages into notepad plain text.
The following office software HeSoft Doc Batch Tool For example, demonstrate how to use the "HTML to TXT" function to convert multiple web pages into TXT plain text files at one time, reducing duplication of effort and improving file processing efficiency.
Applicable scenarios: Which situations are suitable for batch HTML to TXT
convert HTML web page files to TXT plain text in batches, which is suitable for the following common office and data processing scenarios:
- web page data archiving: convert saved web files into lighter TXT text for long-term storage and retrieval.
- Content Extraction: extract body text from HTML pages to reduce the interference of web page tags, styles and other content on reading and finishing.
- batch finishing history web page: for example, many files such as 1.html, 2.mhtml, and 3.html in the local folder need to be converted to 1.txt, 2.txt, and 3.txt.
- Text analysis before processing: after converting the web page file into plain text, it is convenient for subsequent search, word segmentation, statistics or import to other systems.
- Reduce manual copy and paste: avoid the inefficient operation of opening, selecting all, copying, pasting, and saving page by page.
Effect preview: HTML web page file before processing, TXT plain text after processing
from the processing effect, the file before conversion is usually HTML page file, for example:
- 1.html
- 2.mhtml
- 3. HTML
- 4. HTML
these files are typically displayed using a browser icon that opens as a web page when double-clicked.
After the batch conversion is completed, the corresponding TXT Notepad Plain Text File, for example:
- 1.txt
- 2.txt
- 3.txt
- 4.txt
in other words, the original web page files will be batch converted to a plain text format that Notepad can open for easy copying, searching, sorting and archiving.
Operation steps: use HeSoft Doc Batch Tool Batch Conversion
step 1: Enter the "Text Tools" category and select "Convert HTML to TXT"
open HeSoft Doc Batch Tool After that, select in the left function category. Text Tools. In the list of text tools, find and click "HTML to TXT".
The description of this function is to convert HTML files into TXT plain text format in batches, which exactly corresponds to the "batch web page file to Notepad text" requirement to be completed in this article.
Operation purpose: enter the batch processing function dedicated to HTML to TXT.
Expected results: the software enters the "HTML to TXT" processing page and prepares to import the web page files that need to be converted.
Step 2: Add HTML or MHTML page files
after entering the function page, you can see it at the top of the interface. "Add File" and "Import files from a folder" two entrances.
- If the number of web pages is small and scattered in different locations, you can click add File to manually select the HTML file that needs to be processed.
- If all web files are in the same folder, you can click import files from a folder to import the files in the folder once.
The sample files in the screenshot include 1.html, 2.mhtml, 3.html, and 4.html, indicating that this function is suitable for batch import of multiple webpage files for unified conversion.
Operation purpose: add the web files that need to be converted to the pending list.
Expected results: A record to be processed is displayed in the file list, and information such as the name, path, extension, creation time, and modification time is displayed.
Step 3: Check the list of pending files
after the file is imported, the software lists the records currently pending in a table. You can focus on the following information:
- name: check whether it is the html or mhtml file to be converted.
- Path: verify that the file source location is correct.
- Extension: confirm that you are importing a web page file format.
- Number of records: the summary number will be displayed at the bottom, for example, the number of records shown in the screenshot is 4.
If you add a file by mistake, you can move it out of the list using the delete operation on the right side of the row. The interface also provides filtration and sort button to view and organize pending records when there are many files.
Operation purpose: confirm the number and scope of documents before formal conversion to avoid missing or wrong transfer.
Expected results: the list of pending files is accurate and ready to proceed to the next step.
Step 4: Click "Next" to set the save location
after confirming that the file list is correct, click at the bottom of the page. "The Next Step". As can be seen from the interface process, the second step is "Set Save Location".
In this step, you need to choose the location to save the converted TXT file according to actual needs. It is recommended to set the output directory as a separate folder, such as "HTML to TXT results", which can avoid mixing with the original web page files and make subsequent searches clearer.
Operation purpose: determine where the batch converted TXT file is output.
Expected results: the software records the output location and is ready to start the batch conversion.
Step 5: Start processing and generate TXT plain text file
after setting the save location, enter "Start processing" link. After processing, the software will batch convert HTML and MHTML web page files to TXT plain text files in the order of the files in the list.
After the conversion is complete, you can view the results in the output folder you set. TXT files corresponding to the original files are usually generated, for example, 1.html is converted to 1.txt, and 2.mhtml is converted to 2.txt.
Operation purpose: let the software automatically complete the batch format conversion.
Expected results: multiple web page files are batch converted to. txt plain text files that Notepad can open.
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 styles, pictures, CSS styles or complex layouts in web pages. If you need to preserve the visual effect of the web page, you should consider other formats; if the goal is to extract text content, TXT is lighter and more convenient.
2. Mhtml files can also be processed together?
As you can see from the example list, the pending file contains 2.mhtml. In actual operation, you can import the HTML and MHTML web page files that need to be converted into a list together, and then process them in a unified way.
3. Do I need to back up the original file before conversion?
It is recommended to keep the original HTML file and output the TXT to a new folder. In this way, even if the original web page content needs to be converted or viewed again later, the original file can be returned at any time.
4. How can I avoid import errors when there are many files?
You can prioritize the web page files that need to be converted into one folder and then use import files from a folder. After import, check against the name, path, extension, and number of records in the list.
5. What is suitable for the converted TXT file?
TXT files can be opened with text tools such as Notepad and Notepad, and are also convenient for full-text search, copy and paste, data sorting, text statistics or import into other office systems.
Summary: Batch convert web files to reduce duplicate copy and paste
the core value of converting a large number of HTML web pages to TXT Notepad plain text is to reduce repetitive operations. Use HeSoft Doc Batch Tool The "HTML to TXT" function of the, you only need to select the function, import the file, check the list, set the save location and start processing, you can complete the format conversion of multiple web pages at one time.
If you are sorting out a batch of. html and. mhtml web page data and do not want to open the copied content one by one, it is recommended to directly use the batch processing process to convert the web page files into. txt plain text files, and then carry out subsequent archiving, retrieval or analysis.