Free URL Shortener

Create short, memorable links with custom aliases & QR codes - No registration required

Instant QR Codes Custom URLs Free Forever
Enter the full URL including http:// or https://
short.ly/
Only letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores are allowed
Your Shortened URL

Original URL:

Your Recent URLs

Your shortened URLs will appear here

How to Use the URL Shortener

Creating short links is quick and straightforward. Follow these steps:

  1. Paste Long URL - Enter the full web address (e.g., https://example.com/long-page) into the input box.
  2. Customize (Optional) - Toggle "Create custom short URL" to set your own alias like "mysite-promo".
  3. Shorten - Click the "Shorten URL" button to generate your new link instantly.
  4. Share & Track - Copy the link, generate a QR code, or share directly to social media.
  5. Manage History - View your recent links in the history section below to access them later.
Tip: Use custom aliases for links you print on business cards or flyers. They are easier for people to type and remember!

Common Use Cases

Simplify your digital sharing with versatile short links:

Social Media

Save precious character space in tweets and posts while keeping your captions clean.

Marketing Campaigns

Create trackable, branded links for email newsletters, SMS marketing, and advertisements.

Print Media

Convert long, complex URLs into short, memorable links or QR codes for flyers and business cards.

Affiliate Links

Mask long, ugly affiliate parameters with clean, trustworthy-looking short links.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Url Shortener is completely free to use. There are no hidden charges or subscriptions required. You can shorten as many links as you like.

No, the links generated by our service do not have an expiration date. They will remain active indefinitely as long as our service is running.

Yes, absolutely. For this demo tool, all processing effectively happens in your browser session for the "simulated" backend. In a real deployment, we would use industry-standard encryption.

Yes! Simply toggle the "Create custom short URL" option before clicking "Shorten". You can choose a custom alias (like 'mysite-offer') as long as it's available.

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About URL Shortener

A free, fast, and reliable link management tool.

Our URL Shortener is designed to make your links more manageable and trackable. Whether you're a digital marketer, social media manager, or just sharing a link with a friend, our tool provides instant shortening, custom aliases, and QR code generation without any sign-up required. Simplify your web presence today.