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Strip Scheme From URL

Remove http, https, ftp, and other schemes to standardize URL lists.

URLs to strip schemes from

Paste one URL per line; the scheme is removed.

Processing happens locally; your URLs never leave this page.

Scheme-free outputHost and path without the scheme prefix.

0 lines in0 lines outN/A runtime

Typical lists process in under 1ms on modern browsers.

How to remove URL schemes

Clean URLs in 3 steps

Takes ~5 seconds
  1. 1
    Paste your URLs

    Add one URL per line in the input field.

  2. 2
    Strip schemes

    Click "Strip schemes" to remove protocol prefixes.

  3. 3
    Copy or download

    Save the cleaned URLs for reports or sharing.

Use scheme-free URLs when normalizing data across environments.

Who should use this tool?

  • Developers normalizing URL lists
  • SEO specialists comparing link sources
  • Operations teams preparing redirects

Examples

Removes the https scheme.

"https://example.com/path" -> example.com/path

Removes the http scheme.

"http://site.com/about" -> site.com/about

Removes the ftp scheme and keeps the rest.

"ftp://files.example.org/archive" -> files.example.org/archive

Scheme-free URLs for consistent lists

Different environments use different schemes, which can create duplicates in URL lists. This tool strips schemes so you can compare URLs consistently.

Use this scheme remover to clean URLs for audits, reporting, or migration prep. Everything runs locally in your browser.

Standardize URLs

Remove protocol prefixes to compare URLs across environments.

  • Strips http/https/ftp
  • Keeps host and path
  • One URL per line
Works in bulk

Paste a list of URLs and strip schemes at once.

  • Fast in-browser parsing
  • Preserves line order
  • Copy or download instantly
Privacy first: we never send your input to a server. Everything runs locally in your browser.

Scheme cleanup tips

Standardize URL lists before merging datasets.

  • Keep schemes in raw data if protocol differences matter.
  • Strip schemes before deduplicating host lists.
  • Use scheme-free URLs when comparing site structure.

Frequently asked questions

What does this remove?>
Only the scheme (protocol) prefix like http://, https://, or ftp://.
Does it keep the host and path?>
Yes. The host, path, query, and hash remain intact.
Will it add a scheme if missing?>
Yes. The tool assumes http:// to parse the URL.
Is my data sent anywhere?>
No. All processing happens in your browser.

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