Free Online URL Shortener

What is a URL Shortener?

A URL shortener is a service that takes a long web address (URL) and converts it into a much shorter, more manageable link. When someone clicks the short link, they are redirected to the original long URL. This is particularly useful for sharing links on platforms with character limits (like Twitter), in emails, or in printed materials where a long URL would be cumbersome. Our free URL shortener makes this process simple.

Why Use Our Free URL Shortener?

• Create Concise Links: Transform long, complex URLs into short and tidy links.
• Ideal for Sharing: Perfect for social media, SMS, emails, and anywhere character space is limited. Use it to shorten links online with ease.
• Easier to Remember & Type (Sometimes): While the generated short links are random, they are generally shorter than very long original URLs.
• Simple & Fast: Paste your long URL, click shorten, and get your short link instantly.
• Client-Side Convenience: Interacts with an external shortening service directly from your browser.
• Copy & Download: Easily copy the short URL or download a record of your original and shortened link.

While this tool offers quick link shortening, if you need a custom URL shortener with your own domain, analytics, and link management features, you would typically use a dedicated platform or build your own backend service.

How to Use the URL Shortener

• Enter Long URL: Paste the full URL you want to shorten into the "Enter Long URL" input field. Make sure it includes `http://` or `https://`.
• Shorten URL: Click the "Shorten URL" button.
• Get Shortened URL: The tool will contact the TinyURL service and display the generated short URL in the "Shortened URL" field.
• Copy or Download: Use the "Copy Short URL" button to copy it to your clipboard, or "Download Details" to save a text file containing both the original long URL and the generated short URL.
• Clear: The "Clear" button will empty both input and output fields.