Phone Parser and Formatter

What is a Phone Parser and Formatter?

Parse, validate, and reformat international telephone numbers into official E.164 (`+12025550143`), International (`+1 202-555-0143`), National (`(202) 555-0143`), and RFC 3966 `tel:` URI formats using Google's `libphonenumber` engine. Displays country ISO code, country calling code, phone type (Mobile, Fixed Line, Toll Free), and carrier info.

Why Use This Tool?

User Signup Validation: Validate user phone numbers during registration to ensure accurate SMS OTP delivery.
CRM & Database Normalization: Normalize legacy customer phone numbers into clean E.164 format for Twilio or WhatsApp APIs.
Country & Type Lookup: Determine country origin and device type (Mobile vs Landline) from raw phone inputs.

How to Use

Enter raw phone number (e.g. `2025550143` or `+442079460912`).
Select default country code if national format is entered.
View parsed E.164, International, National formats, validity status, and line type.

Real Working Example

Input:

Raw Input: 2025550143 | Country: US (United States)

Output Result:

E.164 Format: +12025550143
International: +1 202-555-0143
National: (202) 555-0143
RFC 3966 URI: tel:+1-202-555-0143
Validation: Valid Mobile/Fixed Line | Country: US (+1)

Important Technical Details & Specifications

Google libphonenumber Engine: Powered by compiled WebAssembly/JS bindings of Google's official phone parsing library.
E.164 Standard Compliance: Formats ITU-T E.164 international numbers up to 15 digits.
100% Local Browser Engine: Zero server network requests—phone numbers remain private.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is E.164 phone format?

E.164 is the international phone numbering format combining country code, area code, and local number with a leading + sign (e.g. +12025550143).

How does it determine if a phone number is mobile or landline?

Google libphonenumber inspects national numbering plan prefixes to classify line types (Mobile, Fixed Line, VOIP, Toll Free).

Is my phone number uploaded to a server?

No, all phone number parsing and validation runs 100% locally inside your web browser.

Is it free?

Yes, 100% free with unlimited parsing.

Why is E.164 format recommended for APIs like Twilio or WhatsApp?

E.164 prevents ambiguity across international routing carriers by explicitly including country calling codes.

Does it support extension numbers?

Yes, extension numbers like ext. 123 are parsed into RFC 3966 URI parameters.