Long URL to short URL converter
Make a long web address easier to share, then check that the short link reaches the intended page with the parameters it needs.
A long URL often contains useful information after the page path: product options, a search query, UTM campaign tags or a #section anchor. Shortening saves a destination and gives you a shorter address that redirects to it. Keep the complete destination when creating the link; removing an unfamiliar parameter can change what the page displays.
Use the public form for a quick link and QR preview. For a custom name, destination editing and dashboard analytics, sign in before creating it. Free currently includes 1,000 short links, 6 custom domains and 50,000 tracked clicks per month. These account allowances are separate from the public form’s fair-use limit.
Shorten your link
Free, instant, no ads. A QR code comes with it.
A quick anonymous link cannot be edited or measured. Create a free account first if you need to change its destination or see clicks.
- 1,000 links free
- 6 custom domains free
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How to do it in three steps
- 1
Copy the complete web address
Use the browser address bar or Copy link address, rather than shortened display text. Include the https:// prefix, query string and any destination anchor you need.
- 2
Create the short link
Paste the address into Long URL to shorten and press Shorten. If you need ongoing management, create the link in your account instead, selecting its domain and an optional available Link slug.
- 3
Verify the result
Copy and open the returned short URL. Check the final page, query values and section, then test as a signed-out visitor if the destination is a file, form or booking page. Your test visit may appear in analytics.
Keep query values on the saved destination
Start with the URL you actually want visitors to open, including its query string. The service validates and normalizes the address, so its textual encoding can change. In the dashboard, saved UTM fields can replace matching campaign values, and URL controls govern incoming parameters, duplicate values and anchors. Keep the campaign configuration in one place and inspect the result before sending a large campaign.
An anchor belongs to a specific page
An anchor such as #offers tells the browser which section to display. Put it on the saved destination after the query string and confirm that the target page has that section. A valid redirect does not create a missing section. If the page uses JavaScript or redirects again, test the actual browser experience rather than relying only on the address you entered.
Check tags without assuming a conversion
Use consistent UTM source, medium and campaign names when preparing links. Reaching a tagged destination does not guarantee that its analytics script runs or that the visitor completes an action. The shortener records redirect activity; your website’s own analytics or conversion events measure what happens on the destination. Review both when evaluating a campaign.
Troubleshoot a rejected or unexpected URL
For an invalid-address error, copy the full link again and remove surrounding punctuation or accidental spaces. Use the actual address rather than HTML text containing & in place of &. A blocked destination is not accepted. If a link opens a login page, check the destination’s access permissions; shortening does not grant access. If parameters disappear later, inspect the redirect chain and the link’s URL controls.
Convert a list or inspect an existing short link
For a spreadsheet, CSV Import and Bulk Sheets start on Starter. The bulk API accepts up to 1,000 items per request, within the account and API allowances. Start with a small sample and verify each result. To inspect an existing short link, the link expander or redirect checker follows HTTP redirects; inspection can contact the destination and add a click, and it does not certify that a site is safe or reproduce every signed-in browser flow.
Example: a campaign URL with a section anchor
Destination:
https://example.com/catalog?category=books&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email#offers
Illustrative account link:
https://go.example.com/books-email
Check after opening:
Page: /catalog
Category: books
Campaign source: newsletter
Campaign medium: email
Section: #offersThe short address assumes a connected go.example.com domain and an available books-email slug. With no overriding link settings, the destination carries these query values and its anchor. Check the final browser address after any redirects from the destination site too. These are examples, not live campaign URLs.
Guides and documentation
Related guides
Free URL shortener
Make a short link for a web page, document or campaign. Choose a free account when you need to manage the link after sharing it.
URL shortener API
Create short links from an application, scheduled job or publishing workflow. Start with one authenticated request, then add bulk creation and reporting.
Bulk URL shortener
Turn a campaign or catalogue list into short links with named slugs and tags. Preview a CSV in the dashboard, or process the list through the API.
URL shortener with UTM parameters
Add UTM tags, keep every query parameter and still share a short, clean link.
Unshorten a URL: see where a short link goes
Paste any short link to reveal its final destination and every redirect on the way — without visiting it.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a long URL into a short one?
Copy the complete destination, paste it into the form and press Shorten. Test the returned address. Create the link in your account first if you need to manage its name, destination or analytics.
Will my query parameters and #anchor still work?
Include them in the saved destination. Normal URL encoding, saved campaign fields, URL controls or later redirects can affect the final address, so verify the resulting page and values before sharing.
Is converting a long URL free?
The public form is available subject to its fair-use limit. A Free account includes 1,000 short links and 50,000 tracked clicks per month, with custom names and destination editing.
Can I shorten a private document or a temporary download URL?
You can create a short link for an accepted web address, but the destination still controls permissions and validity. A sign-in requirement or expiring download token continues to apply.
Can I convert a spreadsheet of URLs?
Use CSV Import or Bulk Sheets on Starter, or the bulk API within your allowances. Free currently includes 1,000 API-created links, subject to the overall account link allowance.
Can I find the destination of an existing short URL?
The link expander follows HTTP redirects and shows the observed destination and status. Passwords, authentication, JavaScript navigation and request-dependent routing can limit what an automated inspection sees.