Extract URLs
Need to pull every link out of a document, email, or webpage source? Our free Extract URLs tool scans any block of text and lists every URL it finds, supporting http, https, ftp, and bare www. links. Duplicate URLs are automatically removed so you get a clean, unique list. Each extracted link has its own copy button, and you can copy the entire list at once with a single click. The tool strips trailing punctuation that is part of the surrounding sentence, not the URL itself, so your results are ready to use immediately. It pairs naturally with the Extract Emails tool when you need both links and email addresses from the same document. After extracting URLs, you might want to run them through the Sort Lines tool to organize them alphabetically. All processing happens locally in your browser with no data sent to any server, making it safe for processing confidential content, internal documents, and private communications.
How to Use This Tool
- Paste or type text containing URLs into the input box.
- The tool automatically extracts and lists all unique URLs found in the text.
- Click "Copy" next to any individual URL, or "Copy All" to copy the entire list.
Examples
| Input Text | Extracted URLs |
|---|---|
| "Visit https://example.com for details." | https://example.com |
| "See www.google.com and http://test.org/page" | www.google.com, http://test.org/page |
| "Link: ftp://files.example.com/data.zip" | ftp://files.example.com/data.zip |
What This Tool Is Useful For
- Collecting all links from a research document or report for reference checking.
- Extracting URLs from HTML source code or markdown files for auditing.
- Building link lists from email threads or chat logs.
- Gathering resource links from meeting notes or shared documents.
- Creating a sitemap or link inventory from page content.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What URL formats are supported?
- The tool detects URLs starting with http://, https://, ftp://, and www. patterns. It captures the full URL including paths, query parameters, and fragments.
- Are duplicate URLs removed?
- Yes. If the same URL appears multiple times in your text, it is listed only once in the results. The order follows the first appearance of each unique URL.
- Does the tool extract email addresses?
- No. This tool focuses on web URLs. For extracting email addresses, use the Extract Emails tool instead.
- How is trailing punctuation handled?
- The tool strips trailing periods, commas, semicolons, and closing parentheses that are likely part of the surrounding sentence rather than the URL itself.
- Is my text sent to a server?
- No. All extraction happens locally in your browser. Your text never leaves your device, making it safe for processing confidential documents.
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- All Text Tools — browse the full collection of text utilities
- Extract Emails — pull email addresses from any text
- Sort Lines Alphabetically — organize extracted URLs alphabetically
- Find and Replace — search and replace text with regex support
- Strip HTML — remove HTML tags and extract plain text
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