IPv6 Expander/Compressor
Expand an IPv6 address to full form or compress it to shorthand.
IPv6 Address
Expanded (full form)
2001:0db8:0000:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334
Compressed (shorthand)
2001:db8::8a2e:370:7334
Groups
About the IPv6 Expander/Compressor
Enter any IPv6 address and instantly see both its fully expanded 8-group form and its compressed double-colon shorthand, plus a breakdown of each individual group.
Examples
Compress address
2001:0db8:0000:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334Output
2001:db8::8a2e:370:7334Keyboard shortcuts
- Copy the main outputCtrl / ⌘ + Shift + C
- Download the resultCtrl / ⌘ + S
- Share this toolCtrl / ⌘ + Shift + S
- Reset the inputsAlt + R
- Open the tool search paletteCtrl / ⌘ + K
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Frequently asked questions
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-08-07 · Runs entirely in your browser