Free URL Shortener
Paste a long, messy link and get a short, clean URL back instantly — free, unlimited, and no signup required.
Shorten a long URL
Instant & unlimited
Shorten as many links as you want. Every short link is generated the moment you click.
No signup, ever
No account, no email, no dashboard to manage. Paste a link, get a link.
Fast redirects
Short links redirect instantly to the original destination — no interstitial ads.
Why shorten a URL?
Long links break across two lines in emails, get truncated in text messages, and are impossible to read aloud or type from a screen. A short link fixes all of that: it's easy to share, easy to remember for a moment, and works identically to the original address — it just redirects.
- Social media & bios — fit a link into a character limit or a clean profile bio.
- Print & presentations — put a short, typo-proof link on a slide, flyer, or business card.
- Support & documentation — share a tidy link in a ticket, README, or chat message instead of a wall of query parameters.
Need to share an image instead of a link? Try the screenshot upload tool on the homepage, or the browser extension for one-click capture and annotation.
Frequently asked questions
Is the URL shortener free?
Yes, completely free and unlimited, with no account required.
Do short links expire?
No, short links do not expire and will keep redirecting to the original URL.
Can I shorten any type of link?
Any valid, publicly reachable web address (http or https) can be shortened.
Is there a limit on how many links I can shorten?
No limit — shorten as many links as you need, for free.