URL Shortener
Shorten long URLs instantly and generate QR codes. Link history saved in your browser. Free, no login.
URLs are shortened via TinyURL. Link history is stored locally in your browser.
About URL Shortener
Long URLs with tracking parameters, campaign codes, and deep link paths are unwieldy in print materials, presentations, and social media posts. A shortened URL is easier to remember, fits in limited character spaces, and looks cleaner in visual contexts. Our URL Shortener creates concise, shareable links from any URL using the TinyURL API — no account required, no expiration, no tracking of your usage.
Every shortened URL automatically generates a corresponding QR code for use in print materials, making this a two-for-one tool: you get a short link for digital sharing and a scannable code for physical media in a single operation. The QR code downloads as a PNG or SVG directly from the result.
Your shortening history is stored locally in your browser using localStorage, not on any server. This means your shortened URLs persist across sessions on the same device without requiring a login, but they do not sync across devices and are cleared if you reset your browser data. The history panel lets you copy previously shortened URLs at any time without needing to re-shorten.
How to Use URL Shortener
- 1Paste the long URL you want to shorten into the input field.
- 2Click "Shorten" to generate a shortened URL via the TinyURL service.
- 3Click the copy icon to copy the shortened URL to your clipboard.
- 4Download the automatically generated QR code as PNG or SVG.
- 5Your shortening history is saved below — click any entry to copy it again.
Use Cases
- →Shorten a long tracking URL with UTM parameters for use in a printed presentation or poster
- →Generate a short URL and QR code pair for print marketing materials
- →Clean up affiliate or campaign URLs for sharing on social media or messaging apps
- →Create a readable short link for a deep-linked resource to share in a meeting or training
- →Keep a local browser history of shortened links for frequently shared resources
- →Shorten URLs for display in video overlays, slides, or time-limited contexts
Tips
- ✓Your link history is saved in localStorage — clearing browser data removes it permanently
- ✓Each shortened URL automatically generates a QR code — use the QR Generator for more customization options
- ✓TinyURL links do not expire — your shortened URLs remain active indefinitely
- ✓For branded short URLs, you will need a custom domain short-link service like Bitly or Rebrandly
- ✓Test the shortened URL by clicking it before distributing in important materials
- ✓Use the copy button rather than manually selecting the URL to avoid copying whitespace
Frequently Asked Questions
Enter any long URL and click Shorten. The URL is sent to is.gd, a free URL shortening service, which returns a short link. The shortened URL redirects visitors to your original link permanently.
Links created via is.gd are permanent and do not expire. However, link availability depends on is.gd's uptime and policies.
After shortening a URL, click the QR button to generate a QR code for the short link. You can download the QR code as a PNG image.
Yes. Your link history is stored entirely in your browser's localStorage — it never leaves your device. Clearing your browser data will remove the history.
URLs must start with http:// or https://. Private network addresses and URLs flagged as malicious will be rejected.
is.gd applies rate limiting to prevent abuse. For normal use (a few links at a time), you will not hit any limits.