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Phone Number Formatter

Format phone numbers into standard formats with separators for different countries

This tool formats raw phone numbers into standardized formats for various countries. Simply input a phone number and select the target country format to get properly formatted output with appropriate separators.

Key Facts

Category
Text Processing
Input Types
text, select
Output Type
text
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The Phone Number Formatter tool converts raw phone numbers into standardized formats for various countries. It adds appropriate separators based on the selected country's conventions, making numbers easy to read and consistent for international use.

When to Use

  • •When you have a list of phone numbers that need to be formatted for a specific country.
  • •When preparing contact information for international business or travel.
  • •When standardizing phone numbers in a database or spreadsheet for consistency.

How It Works

  • •Enter the raw phone number in the input field.
  • •Select the target country format from the dropdown menu.
  • •The tool automatically formats the number with the correct separators for that country.
  • •Copy or use the formatted output as needed.

Use Cases

Standardizing customer phone numbers in a CRM system for a multinational company.
Formatting contact lists for event invitations sent to international attendees.
Preparing phone numbers for official documents or reports that require consistent formatting.

Examples

1. Formatting a Chinese Mobile Number

Data Entry Clerk
Background
A data entry clerk is updating a customer database with phone numbers from various sources.
Problem
The phone numbers are in raw format without separators, making them hard to read and inconsistent.
How to Use
Enter the raw number '13812345678' and select 'CN - China' format.
Outcome
The number is formatted as '138-1234-5678', making it clear and standardized.

2. Preparing US Phone Numbers for a Contact List

Event Coordinator
Background
An event coordinator is compiling a contact list for an international conference.
Problem
Phone numbers from US participants are in different formats, causing confusion.
How to Use
Input each US number and select 'US - United States' format to apply consistent formatting.
Outcome
All US numbers are formatted as '(XXX) XXX-XXXX', ensuring uniformity in the contact list.

Try with Samples

text-processing
Global Phone Number Samples
Collection of phone numbers from various countries for validation testing
title token phone,number
sample
Phone Number Extractor Samples
Collection of mixed text containing phone numbers from various countries for extraction testing
title token phone,number
sample
Number & Currency Samples
Text containing various number and currency formats for testing currency extraction
title token number
sample
EU VAT Number Samples
Collection of EU VAT numbers from all member states for validation testing
title token number
sample

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FAQ

What countries are supported?

The tool supports formats for China, United States, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom, Germany, France, India, Brazil, Russia, Australia, Italy, Spain, Mexico, and Canada.

Does it validate phone numbers?

No, this tool only formats numbers; it does not check if the number is valid or active.

Can I format multiple numbers at once?

Currently, the tool formats one number at a time. For batch processing, consider using other methods.

What if my number has country codes?

Input the number as is; the tool will format it based on the selected country's pattern.

Is the output suitable for dialing?

The formatted output is for display purposes; ensure the number includes necessary country codes for actual dialing.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/phone-number-formatter

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
phoneNumber text Yes -
countryFormat select No -

Response Format

{
  "result": "Processed text content",
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)",
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  }
}
Text: Text

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-phone-number-formatter": {
      "name": "phone-number-formatter",
      "description": "Format phone numbers into standard formats with separators for different countries",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=phone-number-formatter",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

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