Guides
Last updated: February 2025
Each guide provides a comprehensive, plain-language explanation of a specific tool or workflow. Whether you are debugging video ad tags, tracing redirect chains, formatting data payloads, or auditing cookie security, these resources help you work confidently and efficiently. Guides include step-by-step instructions, best practices, common pitfalls, and links to the relevant tools.
Where to start
If you are new to video ad tags or media workflows, begin with the Video Tags guide. For data formatting and comparison, try the Clean Data Fast guide. For in-depth articles on ad tech topics, visit the Blog.
Video Tags: A Quick Start
Understand what a VAST tag is, what to look for, and how to validate it.
VAST Inspector Guide
Analyze VAST XML, spot strict schema issues, and preview ads with confidence.
Redirects 101
Learn how to trace redirect chains, spot problems, and verify final destinations.
URL Redirect Resolver Guide
Trace hop chains, review alerts, and export redirect reports.
JSON Beautifier Guide
Pretty-print, minify, and validate JSON while tracking key stats.
JSON Diff Guide
Compare JSON payloads with inline differences and summaries.
XML Beautifier Guide
Format XML cleanly, validate structure, and avoid common parse errors.
Directory Tree Guide
Turn paths or indented lists into a clean, shareable folder tree.
User Agent Guide
Identify device class, OS, and browser details from UA strings.
Find and Replace Guide
Use presets and regex to clean up text with confidence.
Base64 & URL Encoder Guide
Encode and decode Base64, Base64URL, and URL strings safely.
MP4 to HLS Guide
Convert MP4 files into HLS segments and playlists in the browser.
TCF String Decoder Guide
Decode IAB TCF strings and interpret consent signals with confidence.
Cookie Inspector Guide
Audit Set-Cookie headers for security, privacy, and scope issues.
Clean Data Fast
Practical tips for formatting and comparing JSON/XML without losing context.