Phone Parser and Formatter
Parse, validate, and format international phone numbers with support for multiple output formats using libphonenumber.
What is a Phone Parser and Formatter?
A Phone Parser and Formatter is a developer-oriented tool that validates, parses, and formats international phone numbers according to the E.164 standard. It uses Google's libphonenumber library to provide accurate phone number information including country details, validity checks, and multiple output formats.
Phone numbers come in many different formats depending on the country and context. This tool helps normalize and understand phone numbers by breaking them down into their components and presenting them in standardized international formats.
Key Features
- International Parsing: Parse phone numbers from any country using libphonenumber's comprehensive database.
- Country Detection: Automatically detects the country associated with a phone number.
- Validity Validation: Checks if the phone number is valid and possible according to telecom standards.
- Number Type Detection: Identifies whether the number is mobile, fixed line, toll-free, VoIP, and more.
- Multiple Output Formats: Displays the number in International, National, E.164, and RFC3966 formats.
- Country Code Selection: Set a default country for parsing numbers without an international prefix.
- Real-Time Processing: Results update instantly as you type.
- Client-Side Privacy: All processing occurs in your browser -- no data is sent to any server.
How to Use the Phone Parser and Formatter
- Select default country: Choose the expected country for numbers without an international prefix.
- Enter a phone number: Type or paste a phone number with or without the + prefix and country code.
- View parsed details: The tool automatically displays country ISO code, country name, calling code, and more.
- Check validation status: See whether the number is valid and possible according to international standards.
- Copy formatted versions: Use the displayed formats for your application or database needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is E.164 format?
E.164 is an international telecommunications standard that defines the format of telephone numbers. An E.164 number starts with a + sign followed by the country code, area code, and local number (e.g., +14155552671). This format ensures that phone numbers are globally unique and machine-readable.
What is the difference between "valid" and "possible"?
A phone number is considered possible if it matches the expected length and digit pattern for a country. It is considered valid if it also passes more rigorous checks, such as having a valid area code and exchange code. A number can be possible but not valid (e.g., a number with a valid length but an unassigned area code).
Why do I need to select a default country?
When you enter a phone number without an international prefix (e.g., just "4155552671" without the +1), the tool needs to know which country to assume. The default country provides this context. Numbers entered with the + prefix and country code (e.g., +14155552671) are parsed independently of the default country setting.
What number types can be detected?
The tool can detect various number types including Mobile, Fixed Line, Fixed Line or Mobile, Toll Free, Premium Rate, Shared Cost, VoIP, Personal Number, Universal Access Number, Pager, and Voicemail. The type detection depends on the number's numbering plan and may not be available for all countries.
What formats are available?
The tool provides four standard formats: International (e.g., +1 415 555 2671), National (e.g., (415) 555-2671), E.164 (e.g., +14155552671), and RFC3966 (e.g., tel:+1-415-555-2671). Each format serves different use cases in telecommunications and software development.