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Convert HTML Links to CSV / Excel

Extract every hyperlink (anchor text + URL) from pasted HTML into a clean CSV.

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Drop your file hereor click to browseSupports HTML or TXT files (.html, .htm, .txt) (Max 100MB)

Extracting hyperlinks from HTML documents is a common task in web scraping, SEO auditing, and content analysis. Every anchor tag (<a>) in an HTML file contains an href attribute pointing to a URL and optional inner text (anchor text). This tool extracts every hyperlink from your HTML input, deduplicates the results, and outputs a clean CSV with columns for the URL, anchor text, and link type. The converter processes HTML pasted directly into the text area or loaded from a file. It handles nested tags inside anchor elements, extracts both internal and external links, and filters out empty or malformed href values. The deduplication logic ensures each unique URL appears only once in the output, with the first encountered anchor text preserved. All HTML parsing happens in your browser using the DOMParser API, which safely parses HTML without executing scripts or loading external resources. This makes the tool safe for processing untrusted HTML content. The resulting CSV is ready for import into spreadsheet software, SEO tools, or custom data pipelines.

How to use the Convert HTML Links to CSV tool

  1. Load your HTML data: Drag and drop your .html or .htm file, choose a file from your file explorer, or paste HTML content directly into the paste area.
  2. Choose output delimiter: Select a delimiter for the output CSV: comma, semicolon, tab, or pipe.
  3. Extract links: Click the "Convert Data" button to extract every hyperlink (anchor text + URL) from the HTML into CSV rows.
  4. Export results: Copy the results to your clipboard, download as a local file, or export to Excel format.

Frequently asked questions

Does this tool extract links from both HTML files and pasted HTML?
Yes. You can drag and drop an .html file or paste raw HTML directly into the text area. The parser uses the browser DOMParser API to safely extract all anchor tags.
How does the deduplication work?
The tool collects every href URL from the HTML and removes exact duplicates. If the same URL appears multiple times with different anchor texts, the first anchor text encountered is preserved in the output.
Does it handle relative URLs or only absolute URLs?
Both. The parser extracts href values as-is, including relative paths (e.g., /about), absolute URLs (https://example.com), mailto links, and tel links.
Is the extracted data clean enough for SEO analysis?
Yes. The CSV output includes columns for URL, anchor text, and link type. This is sufficient for importing into SEO tools, checking for broken links, or analyzing anchor text distribution.
Can the tool process very large HTML documents?
Yes. The DOMParser API handles large HTML documents efficiently. The tool supports inputs up to 100 MB and processes them entirely in your browser.

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