About iptables Visualizer

iptables Visualizer transforms complex firewall rules into clear visual diagrams. Instantly visualize your iptables-save output as interactive flowcharts.
Perfect for Linux system administrators, DevOps engineers, and security professionals who need to understand and document firewall configurations.

Powerful Features for Firewall Visualization

Visual Firewall Diagrams

Transform iptables rules into clear, visual flowcharts that make complex firewall configurations easy to understand at a glance.

All Tables Supported

Full support for filter, nat, mangle, and raw tables with all chains (INPUT, OUTPUT, FORWARD, PREROUTING, POSTROUTING).

Interactive Graph

Explore your firewall rules interactively with zoom, pan, and search functionality. Click nodes to see detailed rule information.

PNG Export

Export high-quality PNG diagrams for documentation, presentations, and team collaboration.

Privacy First

All processing happens in your browser. Your firewall rules never leave your machine. No account required, no data collection.

Free & Open Source Tool

Completely free to use with no limitations. Built with iptables-graph - an open source tool for converting iptables-save to visual diagrams.

How to Visualize Your iptables Rules

1

Get Rules

Run sudo iptables-save on your Linux server to export current firewall rules.

2

Paste Output

Copy the entire iptables-save output and paste it into the input panel on the main page.

3

Generate Diagram

Click the "Generate" button to create a visual flowchart of your firewall rules.

4

Analyze & Export

Explore the interactive diagram, understand rule flow, and export as PNG for documentation.

Why Visualize iptables Rules?

🔒 Security Audits & Compliance

Quickly review firewall configurations for security audits. Visual diagrams make it easy to identify misconfigurations and ensure compliance with security policies.

📚 Firewall Documentation

Create clear, visual documentation of your firewall rules. Perfect for runbooks, incident response procedures, and infrastructure documentation.

🐛 Debugging Complex Rules

Troubleshoot firewall issues faster by visualizing packet flow through chains. Easily spot rule conflicts, misorderings, and logic errors.

👥 Team Training & Onboarding

Help new team members understand existing firewall configurations quickly. Visual diagrams are much easier to learn from than raw iptables rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I visualize iptables rules?

To visualize iptables rules, run sudo iptables-save on your Linux server, copy the output, paste it into the input panel on the main page, and click 'Generate'. The tool will create a clear visual diagram of your firewall rules instantly.

Is my firewall data safe and private?

Yes, absolutely! All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your iptables rules are never sent to any server or stored anywhere. The tool works completely offline after the page loads.

What iptables output format is supported?

The visualizer supports the standard iptables-save output format used by all major Linux distributions including Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, RHEL, Fedora, and Arch Linux. Just run sudo iptables-save and paste the output.

Can I export the visual firewall diagrams?

Yes! You can export diagrams as high-quality PNG images using the 'Download PNG' button. This is perfect for documentation, presentations, and team collaboration.

Which iptables tables are supported for visualization?

The iptables Visualizer supports all iptables tables: filter, nat, mangle, and raw tables. It also supports all chains including INPUT, OUTPUT, FORWARD, PREROUTING, and POSTROUTING.

Do I need to create an account to visualize firewall rules?

No account required! The tool is completely free to use with no signup, no registration, and no limitations. Just paste your iptables-save output and start visualizing immediately.

Is this firewall visualization tool really free?

Yes! This tool is completely free to use with no limitations, no registration required, and no premium tiers. It's built with iptables-graph, an open source visualization tool.

Can I use this for large firewall configurations?

Yes, the visualizer can handle large iptables configurations with hundreds of rules. The interactive mode allows you to zoom, pan, and search through complex diagrams easily.

Ready to Visualize Your Firewall Rules?

Start using the tool now or explore the open source visualization tool.