Web2TXT
Web2TXT is a focused Chrome utility for one job: take the readable text from every eligible tab in the current window and export it into a single plain-text file. It is designed for people doing multi-tab research, note capture, prompt prep, archiving, and source gathering who want a fast, local workflow instead of a bloated or account-dependent tool.
The current version keeps the workflow intentionally simple. Open the pages you want, click the extension, choose whether to include titles, URLs, iframe content, and a Save As prompt, then download one `.txt` file containing the captured text.
Preview
web2txt-output.txt [Tab Title] https://source-url Readable exported text...
The product outcome is simple on purpose: one clean text export instead of manually copying from tab after tab.
Before you buy
- Best for: research sessions, prompt prep, and source archiving.
- Setup time: usually 2–5 minutes through Chrome Developer Mode.
- Good to know: restricted Chrome pages and some protected tabs are skipped.
- Delivery: local-first workflow, no required account or cloud backend.
Why buyers pick it
- All-tab export in one pass. You do not need to copy page text one tab at a time.
- Readable text capture. The extractor uses the page's readable text layer rather than dumping raw HTML.
- Useful metadata when wanted. Optional tab titles and URLs make the exported file easier to trace back to sources.
- Local-only workflow. No external server is required for the extension to do its main job.
- Single-file output. Everything is combined into one `.txt`, which is practical for summaries, archives, and downstream processing.
Typical uses
Research capture
Collect article text, documentation, forum posts, and references from a working browser window into one file for later review.
AI prompt prep
Turn a messy set of open tabs into one clean text export that can be pasted into a local note, LLM workflow, or analysis pipeline.
Archiving and traceability
Save what you were reading at a point in time without copying each page manually or relying on a cloud clipping service.
How the workflow looks
- Open the pages you care about — research tabs, docs, articles, references, or working notes in one Chrome window.
- Launch Web2TXT — set the filename and choose whether to include titles, URLs, iframe text, and Save As.
- Run the scrape — the extension walks the eligible tabs in the current window and gathers readable text.
- Download one export — a single `.txt` file is generated locally for review, storage, or reuse.
Who it is for
Researchers and analysts
Useful when a task naturally involves many sources open at once and the next step is synthesis, summarization, or evidence review.
Writers and content teams
Helpful for gathering source material from multiple tabs before drafting a brief, article, email, or internal memo.
Technical users
A good fit for users who want a simple local utility and do not mind a quick Chrome extension setup.
Works on / does not work on
Works well on
- Normal websites and article pages
- Documentation and knowledge-base tabs
- Research sessions with many open sources
- Local note-capture and plain-text export workflows
Does not work on
- `chrome://` pages and browser internals
- Chrome Web Store pages
- Some restricted or protected tabs
- Sites whose access model blocks script injection
Current price
Introductory launch pricing
CA$9.99 one-time.
One clear price, no subscription, and a straightforward local-first utility workflow for the current release.
What you get today
- Current Web2TXT commercial source package
- Buyer install / quickstart guidance for the current version
- Local-only export flow with no required backend or account
- Non-exclusive commercial-use rights for the buyer's own internal workflows
Current scope
- The v1 install flow uses Chrome Developer Mode and Load unpacked.
- The extension cannot extract from `chrome://` pages, the Chrome Web Store, or other restricted/internal tabs.
- The export focuses on readable page text rather than full article-cleanup heuristics.
- Tab selection, filtering, Markdown/JSON export, and smoother onboarding are planned future improvements.
Hosted product resources
Support expectations
Included help
- Install/setup help for the current package
- Reasonable usage clarification for the export workflow
- Order lookup through the customer portal
Not implied by default
- Guaranteed compatibility with restricted Chrome pages
- Custom extraction rules for every website on request
- Open-ended consulting or always-on helpdesk support
Support contact: support@arcticcodex.com
Privacy and licensing summary
- Local-first behavior. The extraction and file generation flow is designed to run on the buyer's machine with no required cloud backend.
- Commercial product, not a public-domain giveaway. The paid package is licensed for the buyer's own use and internal modification, not for reposting, resale, or redistribution as a competing standalone download.
- Support and updates only if written. If ongoing support, onboarding, or special packaging is needed, it should be agreed explicitly rather than assumed.
Arctic Codex is a product brand operated by Bearpack Online Services, sole proprietor Tristan Salisbury.