Claude Artifacts
What Is an HTML Artifact and Why Should You Care?
Claude generates HTML artifacts — but what are they, why does it use them, and what can you do with them? A plain-English guide for everyday AI users.
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What is an HTML artifact in Claude?
A standalone, self-contained HTML page Claude generates so you can preview, share, or export it as a real interactive document instead of plain text.
Can I use HTML artifacts outside Claude?
Yes. Copy the HTML, save it as a .html file, or paste it into artifact.export to convert it to PNG, JPG, GIF, or MP4.
Are HTML artifacts safe?
They run in a sandboxed iframe in Claude. When exporting locally, treat them like any HTML — review before running scripts you don't trust.
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