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Convert cURL to HTTP Request

Free online converter - Transform cURL commands to HTTP request format

Our cURL to HTTP Request Converter transforms cURL commands into standard HTTP request format. Perfect for understanding the underlying HTTP request structure, debugging, or converting between formats.

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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.)

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"}

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