🔗 Free URL Shortener

Create short, memorable links instantly with custom aliases, QR codes, and safety checks. Perfect for social media, marketing campaigns, and link management.

Paste any valid URL to shorten
Create a memorable custom short link (letters, numbers, hyphens only)

✨ Your Short URL

https://toolfa.link/abc123

📱 QR Code

🛡️ Safety Check

✓ URL appears safe - No suspicious patterns detected
Basic safety check performed. Always verify links before sharing.

📖 How to Use the URL Shortener

1

Paste Your Long URL

Copy and paste the long URL you want to shorten into the input field. Any valid web address works.

2

Add Custom Alias (Optional)

Create a memorable custom alias for your short link. Use letters, numbers, and hyphens to make it branded and easy to remember.

3

Generate & Get Results

Click "Shorten URL" to instantly generate your short link, QR code, and safety check results.

4

Copy, Share & Track

Copy your short URL, download the QR code, or open the link directly. Share it on social media, emails, or marketing materials.

🚀 Benefits for Social Media & Marketing

📱 Perfect for Social Media

Short URLs save character space on Twitter, Instagram bios, and LinkedIn posts. Make your links clean and professional.

🎯 Custom Branding

Create branded short links with custom aliases that reflect your brand name or campaign. Build trust and recognition.

📊 Better Click Rates

Short, clean URLs get more clicks than long, messy ones. Improve your marketing campaign performance instantly.

📱 QR Code Generation

Automatically generate QR codes for your short links. Perfect for print materials, posters, and offline marketing.

🛡️ Safety First

Built-in safety check helps identify suspicious URLs before you share them. Protect your audience from malicious links.

⚡ Instant Results

Generate short URLs in seconds without registration. No waiting, no limits, completely free to use.

🔒 Privacy & Security Notes

🔐 Third-Party Services

This tool uses TinyURL and is.gd APIs to create real, working short links. Your URLs are sent to these trusted services to generate the short links. We don't store any URLs on our servers.

🛡️ Basic Safety Checks

Our tool performs basic pattern matching to detect suspicious URLs (phishing attempts, malware domains) before shortening. However, always verify links from unknown sources.

🌐 Permanent Short Links

Short links created through TinyURL and is.gd are permanent and will continue to work indefinitely. They're hosted by these services, not by us.

⚠️ Responsible Use

Please use this tool responsibly. Don't create short links for spam, phishing, or malicious content. Respect the terms of service of TinyURL and is.gd.

💡 SEO Tips for Short URLs

🔗 Use Descriptive Custom Aliases

Create custom aliases that include relevant keywords. Instead of "abc123", use "summer-sale-2025" for better context and memorability.

📱 Leverage QR Codes for Offline SEO

Use QR codes on business cards, flyers, and posters to drive traffic from offline to online. Track which campaigns perform best.

🎯 Consistent Branding Across Platforms

Use the same custom alias across different social media platforms to build brand recognition and trust with your audience.

📊 Monitor Link Performance

While our tool doesn't track clicks, you can use UTM parameters in your original URL before shortening to track performance in Google Analytics.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How does the URL shortener work? ▼
Our URL shortener uses free, reliable URL shortening APIs (TinyURL and is.gd) to create real, working short links. When you click "Shorten URL", we send your long URL to these trusted services which return a functional short link that redirects to your original URL. The short links are permanent and work globally.
Can I customize my short URL? ▼
Yes! You can create custom aliases using letters, numbers, and hyphens. When you enter a custom alias, we use the is.gd service which supports custom short URLs. For example, instead of a random code, you can create "is.gd/summer-sale" for a marketing campaign. Note: Custom aliases must be unique and available.
Is the URL shortener free to use? ▼
Absolutely! Our URL shortener is 100% free with no registration required. There are no limits on how many URLs you can shorten, and all features including custom aliases and QR code generation are completely free.
How does the safety check work? ▼
Our basic safety check analyzes URL patterns to detect common phishing attempts, suspicious domains, and known malicious patterns. It checks for things like IP addresses instead of domains, unusual character combinations, and blacklisted keywords. However, this is a basic check - always verify links from unknown sources before clicking.
Can I track clicks on my shortened URLs? ▼
Our tool focuses on privacy and doesn't track clicks. However, you can add UTM parameters to your original URL before shortening it (use our UTM Builder tool). This allows you to track performance in Google Analytics while maintaining user privacy. The shortened URL will preserve all UTM parameters.