Glob to Regex Converter

Convert *, **, and ? glob syntax into regex with optional path-aware slash handling and explicit anchoring.

Glob pattern

Generated regex source

Path-aware: single * and ? do not cross /

Anchor with ^ and $

ReadySupports *, **, and ? only. Brace expansion, extglob, and platform-specific glob rules are intentionally not claimed.

How to use this Glob to Regex Converter

Convert simple glob wildcards into an anchored JavaScript regular expression. Enter your values above and the result is calculated directly in your browser. No account is required.

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