# Plain Text Paste — Remove Text Formatting Easily > Removes text formatting from clipboard content for easy pasting. (iPhone/iPad app by Lukas Rossi.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-text-paste/id699658222 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Lukas Rossi](https://appshunter.io/developer/698920147) - Category: Utilities, Productivity - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 4.30/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 46 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 1 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Hindi, Japanese, European Portuguese, Punjabi, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish - Released: 2013-09-19 - Data updated: 2026-09-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-text-paste/id699658222/reviews.md ## What is Plain Text Paste? Copy as plain text right within your favourite apps!* Are you tired of pasting text into an app such as Mail, only to find that the text is too large or the wrong color? Using Plain Text Paste, you can now copy as plain text*, or remove formatting from the current clipboard content. All formatting (colors, fonts, and sizes) is automatically removed from the text in the clipboard. You can even view and edit the plain text currently in the clipboard with simple customizations such as removing newlines and uppercasing! How it works (easy way): 1. Highlight text 2. Tap "Share..." if available (if not, use steps below) 3. Tap "Copy Plain Text" 4. Paste the unformatted text into any app you wish Or (classic way): 1. Copy text from any app 2. Open Plain Text app 3. The text in the clipboard is automatically converted to plain text 4. Paste the unformatted text into any app you wish Take control of your clipboard by viewing and editing text, and clearing all formatting using Plain Text Paste. Notes: * The "copy within app" feature is not available in all apps. Please use "classic way" instead (see above). Disclaimer: App does not show original rich text. For illustrative purposes only. Second screenshot is showing the "Smart Copy" app to illustrate the "copy within app" feature. ## Key features - Copy as plain text - Remove formatting from clipboard - View and edit clipboard text - Automatic formatting removal - Split view support ## Recent user reviews (10 of 46) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-text-paste/id699658222/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Love this little app! *2026-04-27* This is an app I’ve had on my iOS devices forever, it does one thing, and it’s one of the most useful, frequently-used apps I’ve got. Absolutely wonderful. It’s a throwback to the old days when apps were more one-dimensional, and I absolutely love that this one is still here, supported, and not trying to become something more (and therefore keeping its delightful simplicity)! ### 5/5 — Super useful app *2025-05-19* I use this app ALL the time.. Thank-You to the developer / creator of this simple and useful app! ### 5/5 — Works as it should *2024-02-22* No issues, i keep this app running on the background and its very easy to (multitask) swipe using Magic Keyboard between 2 apps to remove Format. ### 5/5 — Flawless *2024-01-14* Finally a solution to get rid of the text formatting in IOS. Thank you to whoever developed this. ### 5/5 — As advertised *2023-10-20* I needed the equivalent of Notepad for Windows, which cleans out all formatting. It did precisely that. I like appliances that are designed for one single purpose rather than Swiss Army Knives. ### 5/5 — Best app ever!!! *2023-09-15* This is easily one of the most useful apps ever, the price can't be beat. ### 5/5 — Brilliantly simple *2021-09-23* This has to be the simplest app I have ever used. Only one function but it is EXACTLY the function I need over and over again in my work day. Copy text in one app (usually a PDF), click PlainTextPaste and it strips the formatting and places the unformatted text on the clipboard. Shift over to the destination (in my case, usually MSoft Office) and paste. Perfect simplicity. Many thanks. ### 3/5 — Does exactly what I need it to do *2019-12-11* I’ve been looking for a quick and simple way to get rid of formatting for workflows that involve me copying and pasting text between apps on my iPhone. This does the job in a no-frills way. I’m giving 3 stars because there were no instructions or onboarding help to understand how the app works, which is a big omission because it took me a little while to figure it out. Developers: you did the work, the app works well, you’re charging for the app, put some extra work in helping customers understand what to do quickly and easily. Thank you for your work! ### 5/5 — How to Use This App *2019-10-29* I think I can clear up some confusion here. When people say “there’s no menu” and “the app doesn’t do anything,“ they are partially correct. There AREN’T any menu options, which can be frustrating when you’re used to seeing something like “OK“ or “Cancel.” But that’s sort of the beauty and the “flaw“ of this app: It appears that it really doesn’t do anything, because it doesn’t require user intervention. In that sense, it’s an unusual app because it doesn’t work the way most other apps do. So what does it do? You copy some text from another app, maybe text that has stuff like web addresses or text formatting, or whatever, and all you want is the Plain Text to paste into a different app, but without all the other “crap“ loaded up and altering the text. You only want the words, not the font color or the directions to the address that’s embedded into whatever you’re trying to copy. Step 1: copy text that includes formatting that you want to get rid of. Step 2: run Plain Text Paste. DO NOTHING ELSE WITHIN THE APP! DO NOT LOOK FOR BUTTONS TO PRESS! DO NOT SCROLL! DO NOT POKE ABOUT! Simply run the app. Step 3: go to the other app in which you want to paste the text (but without all the formatting), tap the screen and choose Paste. The end. The “problem“ with this app is not that it doesn’t do anything, it’s that what it does, it does so well, that most people don’t realize what it’s actually doing. There are plenty of other text apps that will do exactly what this app does, and for free, but then you would have to paste the text within the app, choose Select All, and then choose Copy. This app reduces the other extra steps. In fact, it removes ALL steps except simply running the app. if you have text on the clipboard that you want to get rid of to “start over,“ you’ll have to go back to the original text and re-copy it. There’s no “flush clipboard“ option, and maybe there should be. Kudos to the developer for this app, but please update the instructions. ### 5/5 — Works fine *2019-05-21* Just downloaded it. Can cut and paste text and it strips the formatting out as advertised. ## Frequently asked questions about Plain Text Paste ### What does Plain Text Paste do? Plain Text Paste is a utility app designed to remove all formatting from text copied to your clipboard. This means colors, fonts, and sizes are stripped away, leaving you with clean, plain text that can be pasted consistently into any application. ### How do I use Plain Text Paste to copy as plain text? The easiest way is to highlight text, tap 'Share...', and then select 'Copy Plain Text'. If 'Share...' is not available, you can copy text from any app, open Plain Text Paste, and it will automatically convert the clipboard content to plain text for you to paste. ### Is Plain Text Paste free to use? Yes, the application is available for free. There are no advertisements or in-app purchases mentioned, indicating a completely free user experience. ### Can I edit the text in the clipboard with this app? Yes, you can view and edit the plain text that is currently in your clipboard. This feature allows you to make quick adjustments to your copied content before pasting it elsewhere. ### What are the benefits of using Plain Text Paste? The primary benefit is ensuring that pasted text appears consistently across all applications, regardless of the original formatting. It helps avoid issues with text being too large, the wrong color, or using unwanted fonts, saving you time and frustration. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.0 — 2026-04-24 Fix "copy within app" feature. Even more text manipulation options (uppercase, lowercase, capitalize words). And get ready for a better user experience! ### 2.1.0 — 2021-01-23 Support for dark mode ### 2.0.3 — 2021-01-21 Send feedback and suggest new features using the newly-added support link! ### 2.0.2 — 2019-09-23 2019 Release! - Button to close keyboard on iPad ### 2.0.1 — 2018-01-19 2018 release! • How about one less step to paste as plain text? Now, you can (in many cases) copy plain text without leaving the app you're using! 1. Highlight text 2. Tap "Share..." if available (if not, then this new feature is unavailable from where you are copying. In this case, copy and open the app as usual.) 3. At the bottom of the pop-up, tap "More" and then enable "Copy Plain Text" 4. You now have the option to copy as plain text whenever you tap "Share..."! • Hebrew localization added ## Apps similar to Plain Text Paste | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Stop Watch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watch/id290414835) | 4.8 (5) | $0.99 | Utilities | | [LostFound: Lock Screen Banner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lostfound-lock-screen-banner/id531538181) | 3.3 (13) | $0.99 | Utilities | | [H2OCHK Doughboy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/h2ochk-doughboy/id1475946709) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Utilities | | [Plain Copy for Safari](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-copy-for-safari/id1608382652) | 2.0 (1) | $1.99 | Utilities | | [Plain Text Editor - PlainText](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-text-editor-plaintext/id1543131659) | 3.0 (2) | Free | Utilities | | [Photo Organizer and Manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-organizer-and-manager/id1489612286) | 1.0 (1) | $9.99 | Utilities | ## More apps by Lukas Rossi - [Smart Copy: Clipboard History](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-copy-clipboard-history/id698920143) - [Keep Up: Blog, Site Updates](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-up-blog-site-updates/id698924297) - [Price It](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/price-it/id698937213) - [Tap-Count](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-count/id763602491) - [Score! A simple scoreboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-a-simple-scoreboard/id986482259) All apps by Lukas Rossi: https://appshunter.io/developer/698920147 ## Related topics [plain text paste](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/plain-text-paste) · [plain text total editor](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/plain-text-total-editor) · [plain text](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/plain-text) · [cut and paste text](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cut-and-paste-text) · [copy paste text](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/copy-paste-text) · [plain text editor by mck](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/plain-text-editor-by-mck) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-10.*