Make a link shorter
Shrink a long, messy URL into a small link that fits in a post, a text message or on a printed flyer.
Long links break across lines, look suspicious in messages and are impossible to type from paper. Making a URL shorter fixes all three: the short version is easy to read, easy to share and still takes people to exactly the same page.
Shrinking a link does not change the page it opens. It adds a small redirect in front of it — which is also what lets you count clicks and change the destination later.
Shorten your link
Free, instant, no ads. A QR code comes with it.
- 1,000 links free
- 6 custom domains free
- No credit card
How to do it in three steps
- 1
Copy the long link
From the address bar, a share button or an email.
- 2
Paste and shrink
Paste it above and press Shorten.
- 3
Copy the small link
Paste it anywhere — or download the QR code for print.
How short can a link be?
The shortest links use a short domain and a short code. On your own short domain (for example a two- or three-letter .co or .io) links can be under 15 characters, and you can pick the code length per domain.
Smaller links look safer
A clean, readable link on a domain people recognise is clicked more often than a long string of parameters. Use a branded domain so people know who the link is from.
Make it short and keep it editable
Because the short link points at a redirect you control, you can fix a typo in the destination or point it somewhere new without reprinting or re-sending it.
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Hyperlink shortener
Create shorter hyperlinks for emails, documents, slides and chat — readable, clickable and trackable.
Free URL shortener
Paste a long link, get a short one — free, fast and without ads. Sign up free to edit it later and see every click.
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The free plan includes 1,000 links, 6 custom domains and 50,000 tracked clicks a month, free forever. Choose a free subdomain from six shared domains. Paid plans start at $4 a month when you outgrow it, and you keep everything you have built.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a URL shorter for free?
Paste it in the box on this page and press Shorten. It is free and needs no account.
What is the shortest URL shortener?
Length depends on the domain and the code. Connect a short custom domain and choose a 4-character code for the shortest links.
Does shrinking a URL change the page?
No. The short link redirects to the original page exactly as it was.
Can I make my link smaller and still see clicks?
Yes — sign up free and every click is counted by country, device and referrer.
Is shrinking a link safe?
Yes. Visitors are redirected directly with HTTPS, with no ads or pages in between.