HTML comment cleaner
Remove comments from parsed HTML while retaining text whitespace in the output.
HTML comment cleaner: inputs, results and limitations
Remove comments from parsed HTML while retaining text whitespace in the output.
How to use HTML comment cleaner
- Paste your text or use the example to inspect the operation.
- Run the tool once the input is ready.
- Inspect the preview or result, then download a new file.
An illustrative use case
A simple HTML snippet with its comment removed.
Sample input
<div><!-- note --><p>Hello</p></div>
What to inspect in the output
Compare visible text spacing before embedding the result. This utility parses inert HTML and removes comments; it is not an HTML security sanitizer or full asset optimizer.
Where this tool stops
Removes comments from inert parsed HTML; preserves text whitespace.
Troubleshooting HTML comment cleaner
Check source syntax and distinguish literal characters from their escaped representation. Run the example first, then compare with your failing input to isolate the invalid part.
Questions about HTML comment cleaner
Can I safely display any HTML after cleaning?
No. Comment removal is not an allowlist for tags, URLs or event handlers. Use appropriate sanitization for untrusted markup.
What input does HTML comment cleaner need?
Use the sample text shown below, then replace it with your own input. Removes comments from inert parsed HTML; preserves text whitespace.
Which options does HTML comment cleaner provide?
There are no extra settings in this version. Select or paste the appropriate input and review the produced result.
Your original input is preserved. Review the new output before using it in a published page, customer delivery or production workflow.
JavaScript enables the interactive workspace.