Fast Text Format Tools
The ultimate collection of lightning-fast utilities to format, convert, and streamline your workflow.
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Case & Converters
Convert string cases, URL encode, and decode Base64 instantly.
Encoder / Decoder
Encode and decode various formats like URL, Base64, and HTML entities.
List Sorter & Deduplicator
Instantly sort text arrays alphabetically, numerically, or by length, and strip out duplicate lines.
Regex Replacer
Execute regular expressions, view live matches, and use cheat sheets.
Text Diff
Compare two text blocks side-by-side to highlight differences.
Text Statistics
Count words, characters, sentences, estimate reading time, and check keyword density.
Translator
Instantly translate text between dozens of languages.
Code & Formatting
Base64 to File
Decode Base64 strings or Data URIs back into downloadable files (images, PDFs, documents, audio) with instant live preview.
Code Beautifier
Beautify, validate, and minify your JSON, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML code into clean, readable syntax.
CSS Format
Format, beautify, validate, and minify CSS code with custom indentation.
CSS Visual Generators
Visually generate and export CSS code for Box Shadows, Gradients, Flexbox, and Grid layouts.
CSV to JSON/SQL
Convert CSV data to JSON arrays or SQL INSERT statements.
cURL to Fetch
Easily convert cURL commands into JavaScript Fetch API code.
HTML / XML
Beautify, minify, and clean up messy code instantly.
HTML to JSX
Client-side tool to transform HTML tags/attributes into React-compatible JSX.
HTML to Tailwind CSS
Convert standard inline styles and CSS declarations into Tailwind CSS utility classes with live preview.
JS Obfuscator
Transform readable JavaScript code into unreadable, minified code to protect logic.
JSON to Code
Convert JSON objects into typed models for various languages.
JSON Tree Viewer
Visually inspect, expand, collapse, search, and filter complex JSON payloads with path inspection.
Markdown
Write raw markdown with a live HTML preview.
Source Map Viewer
Client-side tool to upload a .map file and de-minify stack traces.
SQL Formatter
Beautify and format messy SQL queries.
String Escape & Unescape
Safely escape (and unescape) quotes, backslashes, and newlines for use in JSON strings, SQL queries, HTML, and Java/C#.
SVG Optimizer
Minify and clean raw SVG code.
SVG to PNG/WEBP
Client-side tool utilizing an HTML canvas to rasterize SVG code or files into downloadable images.
XML Utilities
Format and minify XML strings.
YAML <-> JSON
Instantly convert between YAML and JSON.
Data & Crypto
Bcrypt Hash
Generate and verify Bcrypt passwords locally.
Epoch Time
Convert timestamps to human-readable dates.
Hash Generator
Compute MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, and SHA-512 cryptographic hashes.
JWT Decoder
Safely parse JSON Web Tokens into formatted Header and Payload data.
HMAC Generator
Compute and verify cryptographic HMAC signatures using SHA-256, SHA-512, MD5, and secret keys.
Generators & Utilities
ASCII Art
Generate large ASCII art text banners.
Barcode Generator
Client-side tool using a canvas to generate linear barcodes (UPC, EAN, Code39) from text.
CHMOD Calc
Calculate Linux file permissions easily.
Color Contrast
Check WCAG color contrast accessibility.
Color Format
Instantly convert HEX, RGB, and HSL color codes.
Cron Decoder
Translate cron schedules into human-readable text.
Favicon Generator
Convert standard images into universally compatible .ico files and generate standard web app icon sizes.
Image Base64
Convert image files into Base64 Data URI strings and CSS background-image properties.
Image Compressor
Compress and optimize JPEG, PNG, WEBP, and AVIF images locally in your browser.
Markdown Table Generator
A visual grid editor that allows users to easily add rows/columns and instantly outputs perfectly formatted Markdown table syntax.
Meta Tag & Open Graph Generator
Generate and visually preview SEO meta tags, Twitter Cards, and Facebook Open Graph tags.
Mock Data Generator
Generate hundreds of rows of fake test data (names, emails, addresses, dates, credit cards) and export it as CSV, JSON, or SQL INSERT statements for database testing.
Password Gen
Create strong, secure passwords using cryptographic algorithms.
PDF Toolkit
Merge, split, extract, rotate, and reorder PDF pages 100% locally in your browser.
Placeholder Text
Create random placeholder text for UI mockups.
QR Code
Create scalable, scannable QR codes from text or URLs.
Regex Tester & Builder
Test regular expressions with real-time match & capture group highlighting, syntax explanation breakdown, and multi-string test modes.
Robots.txt Generator
Build valid robots.txt rules, crawler directives, and block AI scrapers.
UUID / GUID
Instantly generate universally unique identifiers (v4).
XML Sitemap Generator
Construct valid XML sitemaps with custom URLs, change frequencies, and priorities for search engines.
Finance & Units
Currency Converter
Calculate global exchange rates in real-time.
Unit Converter
Instantly convert length, weight, temperature, and data storage.
Networking
DNS Lookup
Check DNS records in real-time.
HTTP Headers Viewer
View HTTP request headers sent by your browser.
Internet Speed Test
Test your download and upload connection speed.
IP Lookup
Look up IP addresses and geolocation data.
MAC Vendor Lookup
Identify hardware vendors from MAC addresses.
RDAP Lookup
Lookup domain and IP registration data, registrar, nameservers, and DNSSEC status via RDAP.
Redirect & Link Trace
Unmask shortened URLs and trace full HTTP 301/302 redirect chains to their final destination.
SSL Certificate Inspector
Inspect live SSL/TLS certificates, issuer chains, expiration countdowns, SAN domains, and fingerprints for any domain.
Subnet Calculator
Calculate CIDR network masks and IP ranges.
URL Parser
Extract and build URL query strings easily.
User-Agent Parser
Extract OS and browser info from User-Agent strings.
Webhook Tester
Send, test, and debug webhook deliveries with custom headers, HMAC signatures, and live response inspection.
Redirect & Link Trace
Unmask shortened URLs and trace full HTTP 301/302 redirect chains to their final destination.
Redirect Hop Chain
Raw Trace JSON
How to Use
Enter any URL or shortened link (e.g., bit.ly, t.co, or http:// link). Choose a User-Agent if desired and click Trace Redirects to reveal every intermediate HTTP hop, status code, latency, and the final landing destination.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an HTTP redirect trace?
An HTTP redirect trace tracks the entire series of HTTP request-response cycles from the initial URL through each 301, 302, 303, 307, or 308 redirect hop until the user reaches the final destination web page.
How does URL unmasking work for shortened links?
Shortened URLs (such as bit.ly, t.co, or tinyurl.com) work by issuing an HTTP 301 or 302 redirect with a Location header pointing to the actual target. Tracing follows this header without loading unsafe scripts or rendering the page, revealing the true underlying destination URL.
What is the difference between HTTP 301 and HTTP 302 redirects?
An HTTP 301 Moved Permanently status informs clients and search engines that the resource has permanently migrated to a new URL, transferring SEO link equity. An HTTP 302 Found status indicates a temporary move, meaning search engines retain the original URL in indexes.
What are HTTP 307 and 308 redirects?
HTTP 307 (Temporary Redirect) and HTTP 308 (Permanent Redirect) are modern HTTP/1.1 specifications ensuring that the request method (such as POST) is not changed to GET when following the redirect, unlike historical 301 and 302 implementations.
What causes an infinite redirect loop (ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS)?
A redirect loop happens when URL A redirects to URL B, which then redirects back to URL A (or through a cycle like A -> B -> C -> A). This tracer automatically detects loops, tracks visited endpoints, and halts execution safely to prevent browser freezes.
Why are multi-hop redirect chains bad for SEO and page speed?
Every redirect hop adds extra DNS lookups, TCP handshakes, and TLS negotiation round trips, increasing Time to First Byte (TTFB) and mobile latency. Search engines like Google may also drop crawling efficiency or refuse to follow chains exceeding 5 hops.
Can redirects be used in malicious phishing or open-redirect attacks?
Yes. Attackers frequently abuse open redirects and URL shorteners to disguise phishing, malware distribution, or affiliate fraud behind reputable hostnames. Tracing the chain allows security analysts to inspect intermediate hops and the true payload URL safely.
Why do different User-Agents receive different redirect destinations?
Many websites inspect the User-Agent header to redirect mobile browsers to dedicated mobile subdomains (e.g. m.example.com) or serve alternate content to search engine crawlers like Googlebot. Selecting a different User-Agent tests these variations.
How does the tracer handle relative redirect URLs in Location headers?
If a server responds with a relative path (e.g., Location: /login), the tracer dynamically resolves it against the current hop base origin (e.g., https://example.com/login) per RFC 3986 URL standards before issuing the next request.
Is tracing URLs with this tool safe and private?
Yes. Requests are performed in an isolated server environment with SSRF protections that block private and internal IP ranges. The remote webpage JavaScript and media are never executed, keeping your browser completely protected from malicious payloads.
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