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Regex Generator from Text
Generate regular expressions from your sample text. Select common patterns or customize your own.
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Sample Text
Paste sample text, then choose what data type to extract.
Quick Extract
Click a data type to auto-generate a regex from your sample text:
Custom Match
Generate an escaped pattern with optional wildcard suggestions.
Flags:
Generated Regex
Click a data type button or enter custom text to generate a regex pattern.
Match Preview
Enter sample text and select a data type to preview matches.
Extracted Matches
Matches will appear here with extracted values.
How to Use
- Paste sample text containing the data you want to extract (emails, URLs, phone numbers, etc.).
- Click a data type button (Email, URL, Phone, Date, etc.) to auto-generate a regex pattern.
- Or use Custom Match — type specific text and let the tool generate an escaped pattern with wildcards.
- Review the generated regex and see matches highlighted in the preview area.
- Copy the pattern and use it in your code, or click Test in Regex Tester to debug further.
Tip
Load the example to see how it works, then replace with your own data.
Common Regex Patterns Reference
| Data Type | Pattern | Example Matches |
|---|---|---|
| [a-zA-Z0-9._%+-]+@[a-zA-Z0-9.-]+\.[a-zA-Z]{2,} | user@example.com | |
| URL | https?:\/\/[^\s/$.?#].[^\s]* | https://example.com |
| Phone (US) | \(?\d{3}\)?[-.\s]?\d{3}[-.\s]?\d{4} | (555) 123-4567 |
| Date (ISO) | \d{4}-\d{2}-\d{2} | 2026-06-23 |
| IPv4 | (?:\d{1,3}\.){3}\d{1,3} | 192.168.1.1 |
| UUID | [0-9a-f]{8}-[0-9a-f]{4}-[0-9a-f]{4}-[0-9a-f]{4}-[0-9a-f]{12} | 550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Quick Extract work?
When you click a data type (e.g., "Email"), the tool applies a pre-built regex pattern to your sample text. All matching values are highlighted and listed, and the pattern is displayed so you can copy it. You can then adjust flags or customize further.
What does Custom Match do?
Custom Match takes the text you enter and escapes all special regex characters (dots, asterisks, parentheses, etc.) so the pattern matches that exact text. If you enable wildcard replacements, digits become \d+ and words become \w+ to make the pattern more flexible.
Can I test the generated regex?
Yes! The tool automatically tests the generated pattern against your sample text and shows matches in the preview area with highlighting. Use the Regex Tester & Visualizer for more advanced debugging.
Are the generated patterns compatible with PHP/Laravel?
Yes, all generated patterns use PCRE-compatible syntax. They work directly in PHP's preg_match(), preg_match_all(), and Laravel's Rule::regex() validation. Note that PHP requires delimiters (e.g., /[a-z]+/).
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