When should I use Invoke-WebRequest instead of Invoke-RestMethod?

Use `Invoke-WebRequest` when you need the raw response — status code, headers, cookies, or binary content. Use `Invoke-RestMethod` (also on the language picker) when you just want the parsed JSON body.

Does it work on PowerShell Core / PowerShell 7?

Yes. `Invoke-WebRequest` is part of every supported PowerShell version on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

How do I download a file?

Add `-OutFile path/to/file` to the generated snippet — `Invoke-WebRequest` will stream the response body straight to disk.

Will it handle SSL / TLS settings from curl?

Yes — `-k` / `--insecure` translates to `-SkipCertificateCheck`, and other flags are mapped to the equivalent PowerShell parameters where supported.

Is the conversion private?

Yes. Nothing is sent to a server — it all runs in your browser.

Convert cURL to PowerShell (WebRequest)

Paste any curl command below and get clean, ready-to-use PowerShell (WebRequest) code instantly. Conversion happens entirely in your browser.

How to copy a curl command from DevTools

Most browsers can export any network request as a ready-to-paste curl command.

Chrome / Edge

Open DevTools (F12 or Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + I)
Go to the Network tab and reload the page
Right-click a request → Copy → Copy as cURL

Firefox

Open the Network Monitor in DevTools
Right-click a request → Copy Value → Copy as cURL
Paste it in the input above

Safari

Enable the Develop menu in Settings → Advanced
Open Web Inspector → Network tab
Right-click a request → Copy as cURL

Your data stays in your browser

We never transmit, store, or log the curl commands you paste. All parsing and conversion happens client-side using JavaScript.

Watch for secrets

Curl commands copied from DevTools often contain cookies, bearer tokens, or API keys. Never share converted code without scrubbing those values first.

Learn more about converting curl to PowerShell (WebRequest)

Background, worked examples, and answers to common questions — the converter above does the work, this section explains how to make the most of the output.

About converting curl to PowerShell (WebRequest)

Convert curl to PowerShell using `Invoke-WebRequest`, the lower-level cmdlet that gives you full access to status codes, response headers, and raw content. Choose this output when you need fine-grained control over the response — for example to check status codes, inspect headers, download binary files, or work with non-JSON APIs. The generated snippet preserves your method, headers, request body, and authentication settings from the original curl command.

Output uses

Invoke-WebRequest

File extension: .ps1

How to use the PowerShell (WebRequest) output

1Paste your curl command into the input above.
2Copy the generated `Invoke-WebRequest` snippet.
3Open PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7.
4Run the snippet directly or save it to a `.ps1` file.
5Inspect `$response.StatusCode`, `$response.Headers`, and `$response.Content` for full request details.

Common PowerShell (WebRequest) examples

GET request

Fetch data from a public API endpoint.

curl

curl https://api.github.com/repos/curl/curl

PowerShell (WebRequest)

// generating example...

POST with JSON body

Send structured data with the correct content type.

curl

curl -X POST https://api.example.com/users \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"name":"Ada Lovelace","email":"[email protected]"}'

PowerShell (WebRequest)

// generating example...

Bearer token authentication

Pass an API key or OAuth token in the Authorization header.

curl

curl https://api.example.com/me \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"

PowerShell (WebRequest)

// generating example...

Common requests — try them in the converter

See all common PowerShell (WebRequest) requests →

Click any example to load it into the converter at the top of the page and instantly see the PowerShell (WebRequest) output.

GET requestFetch data from a public API endpoint.

POST with JSON bodySend structured data with the correct content type.

Bearer token authenticationPass an API key or OAuth token in the Authorization header.

Frequently asked questions about curl to PowerShell (WebRequest)

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