IP Converter - Free IPv4/IPv6 Tool
Convert IPv4 or IPv6 addresses between standard, binary, hex, and decimal representations.
Data Privacy & Security
100% Local Processing. Your IP addresses are never transmitted to a server. All conversions (binary, hex, decimal) execute strictly within your browser.
How to Use IP Converter
- Enter your IPv4 or IPv6 address into the input field (e.g., 192.168.1.1).
- Click the 'Convert IP' button or press Enter.
- View the instantly generated Binary, Hexadecimal, and Integer values in the results area.
Tool Limitations & Specs
- Supports standard IPv4 dotted-decimal format.
- Supports IPv6 standard and compressed hexadecimal notation.
- Max IPv4 Integer output: 4294967295 (32-bit unsigned).
- Requires a modern browser with JavaScript enabled.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an IPv4 address?
An IPv4 address is a 32-bit number that uniquely identifies a network interface on a machine. It is typically written in dotted-decimal format, such as 192.168.1.1, where each octet represents 8 bits.
How do I convert an IP address to binary?
To convert an IPv4 address to binary, convert each of the four decimal octets into an 8-bit binary string and join them. For example, 192.168.1.1 becomes 11000000.10101000.00000001.00000001.
Why should I convert an IP address to an integer?
Storing IP addresses as 32-bit unsigned integers in a database (like MySQL using INET_ATON) is significantly faster for indexing and range queries compared to storing them as 15-character strings.
Does this tool support IPv6 addresses?
Yes, this converter automatically detects IPv6 addresses and translates them into their fully expanded Hexadecimal and 128-bit binary representations.
What is the hexadecimal representation of an IP?
Hexadecimal is a base-16 format often used in network packet captures (like Wireshark) and low-level debugging. An IPv4 address translates into an 8-character hex string.
Is my IP address logged or sent to a server?
No. This tool operates 100% locally in your browser using JavaScript. No network requests are made, ensuring absolute privacy.
How is a compressed IPv6 address expanded?
IPv6 addresses can be compressed by replacing consecutive blocks of zeros with a double colon (::). Expanding it restores these zeros so the address has exactly 8 blocks of 4 hexadecimal characters.
Can I convert binary back to an IP address?
Yes, our suite includes a dedicated Binary to IP converter that handles the reverse translation instantly.