DNS Protocol Visualizer

Domain Name System (DNS) protocol translates domain names to IP addresses. Parse DNS queries and responses, transaction IDs, flags, and resource records.

Specification: RFC 1035
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About DNS Protocol

Domain Name System (DNS) protocol translates domain names to IP addresses. Parse DNS queries and responses, transaction IDs, flags, and resource records.

Protocol Fields

  • Transaction ID: Identifier for matching queries and responses
  • Flags: Query/Response flags and codes
  • Questions: Number of questions
  • Answer RRs: Number of answer resource records
  • Authority RRs: Number of authority resource records
  • Additional RRs: Number of additional resource records

How to Use This Tool

  1. Enter hexadecimal packet data in the input field above
  2. Click "Parse" to visualize the DNS packet structure
  3. Hover over bytes in the grid to see field mappings
  4. Review parsed fields in the detailed breakdown panel
  5. Export data in JSON, CSV, or binary format if needed