IP Converter

The IP Converter transforms IPv4 addresses between dotted-decimal (192.168.1.1), decimal integer (3232235777), binary, hexadecimal (0xC0A80101) and octal representations. It also handles IPv6 conversion between full and shortened notation, hexadecimal, and binary. These conversions matter in log analysis, database storage, malware analysis, packet inspection, and any code that stores IPs as integers.

Storing IPs as integers rather than strings saves database space and enables range queries — 'find all IPs between X and Y' becomes a simple `BETWEEN` clause instead of complex string comparisons. Many high-performance systems (Redis geo-IP lookups, ClickHouse network analytics, WAF rules) use integer-encoded IPs internally, so understanding the encoding is essential when integrating with them.

The tool also decodes shortened or unusual IP encodings you might encounter in phishing URLs, malware C2 addresses or CTF challenges — like `http://3232235777/` which resolves to 192.168.1.1 in most browsers. Attackers use these obfuscated forms to bypass URL filters that only look for standard dotted-decimal IPs.