What This Tool Does
The cURL to HTTP Request Converter above turns cURL commands into a clear view of the underlying HTTP request (method, URL, headers, body) and into runnable code in Python, JavaScript, Go, Java, PHP, C#, Rust, and more. Paste a command from your browser, Postman, or docs and get the equivalent HTTP request format or code in one click.
All conversion runs in your browser; nothing is sent to our servers. Use it to debug APIs, document requests, or move from cURL to your preferred language without retyping.
What is an HTTP Request?
An HTTP request consists of:
- Method: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, etc.
- URL: The endpoint you're requesting
- Headers: Metadata like Content-Type, Authorization, etc.
- Body: Data sent with the request (for POST, PUT, etc.)
cURL is a command-line way to send HTTP requests. Converting cURL to "HTTP request format" means expressing the same method, URL, headers, and body in a human-readable form (e.g. for docs or debugging) or as code in another language.
Example: cURL to HTTP Request
cURL Command:
curl -X POST https://api.example.com/users \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer token123" \
-d '{"name":"John","email":"john@example.com"}'HTTP Request Format:
POST /users HTTP/1.1
Host: api.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
Authorization: Bearer token123
{"name":"John","email":"john@example.com"}When to Use This Converter
Use this converter when you have a cURL command and need to: understand the exact HTTP request (method, URL, headers, body), document an API call, debug why a request fails, or reuse the request in another language. It supports GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, custom headers, Basic and Bearer auth, and JSON or form bodies. Paste from Chrome DevTools "Copy as cURL", Postman, or any tool that exports cURL.
How to Get a cURL Command from Your Browser
In Chrome, Edge, or DevTools: open DevTools (F12), go to the Network tab, trigger the request you want (e.g. submit a form or reload), right-click the request in the list, and choose "Copy" → "Copy as cURL". Paste that into the converter above to see the HTTP request or get code in another language. In Firefox, the same flow is available: Network tab → right-click request → Copy as cURL. This is the fastest way to turn a live browser request into an HTTP breakdown or into Python, JavaScript, or other code.
More cURL and API Tools
We also offer a cURL to Code Converter (dedicated page), HAR to cURL, and CORS Tester. Combine them to go from browser request → cURL → HTTP request view or code in one workflow.
Convert cURL to HTTP Request Instantly
The converter is embedded above. Paste your cURL, choose your target (e.g. Python or JavaScript), and copy the HTTP breakdown or generated code.