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IPv6 Compressor Expander

Compress or fully expand IPv6 notation.

IPv6 Compressor Expander converts IPv6 addresses between compressed and full notation. It is useful when comparing logs, firewall rules, and documentation that may use different display formats. The tool normalizes representation so matching and review are easier. Use it to avoid confusion from shorthand differences.

IPv6 Input

Result

Compressed: 2001:db8::ff00:42:8329

Expanded: 2001:0db8:0000:0000:0000:ff00:0042:8329

How to use this tool

  1. Paste the IPv6 address in either compressed or expanded form.
  2. Run the tool to generate the alternate notation.
  3. Use normalized output in configs, docs, or comparison checks.

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