Network

Expand IPv6

Canonical IPv6 string.

How to use Expand IPv6

Expand IPv6 — Print the canonical IPv6 form of an address: lowercase, with runs of zeros compressed. Free to use in D2i DevTools — no account required.

Steps

  1. Fill in IPv6. This field is required.
  2. Click Run and copy the result under the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is Expand IPv6 used for?

Use it to normalize addresses before you compare them as strings.

How do I use the free online Expand IPv6 tool?

Fill in IPv6. This field is required. Click Run and copy the result under the form.

What can I paste or upload into Expand IPv6?

Enter any IPv6 text Go can parse, including compressed form.

What output does Expand IPv6 give me?

The canonical string. 2001:0DB8:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0001 becomes 2001:db8::1. This is compressed canonical form, not eight full groups.

Is Expand IPv6 free, and is my input private?

Yes — Your input is processed in memory for this request only. It is not saved to disk or the database, and it is cleared after the tool finishes.

I needed every group written out. Where is that?

This page follows the usual canonical spelling (compressed). It does not print eight fixed-width groups.

Inputs are processed in memory only and are not saved to disk or the database. Data exists only for the duration of your request.