Regex Visualizer

// Visualize regex as a railroad diagram with explanations

//g

Enter a regex pattern above to see its railroad diagram and explanation.

#About Regex Visualizer

Free online regex visualizer. See your regular expression as a railroad diagram with an English explanation of each part, plus live match testing. This tool runs entirely in your browser — your data is never sent to a server. Just paste your input, get instant results, and copy with one click. No sign-up or installation required.

#FAQ

What is a railroad diagram?
A railroad diagram is a visual representation of a grammar or pattern. For regex, it shows the flow of matching as a diagram with paths for alternatives, loops for quantifiers, and labeled boxes for character classes and literals.
Does it support all regex features?
The visualizer supports common regex features including literals, character classes, quantifiers, groups, alternation, and anchors. Some advanced features like backreferences have simplified representations.
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