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🔗 URL SHORTENER

Turn any long link into a short, shareable URL — with an instant QR code. Free, no sign-up.

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How the URL Shortener Works

This tool creates real, working short links using the TinyURL free API — no account, no tracking, no ads on your links.

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Paste your long URL. Copy any URL — a blog post, product page, Google Doc, social profile, or anything else — and paste it into the input field. The tool validates that it's a proper URL before sending it to the shortener service.
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Hit Shorten. Your URL is sent to the TinyURL API, which creates the short link and returns it instantly. The entire process takes under a second. No account, no email, no captcha.
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Copy your link or scan the QR code. The shortened URL appears with a one-click copy button. A QR code is automatically generated so you can drop it into presentations, print materials, or anywhere you need a scannable link.
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Your recent links are saved locally. The last 10 links you shorten are remembered in your browser session so you can quickly copy them again without re-shortening. They're never sent to any server — just kept in your browser's memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do the short links expire?

Short links created through TinyURL do not expire. TinyURL has been running since 2002 and short links are permanent unless they violate their terms of service. For mission-critical links, consider using a dedicated link management service with analytics.

What URLs can I shorten?

Any publicly accessible URL starting with http:// or https:// can be shortened. TinyURL blocks URLs that point to spam, malware, phishing, or other harmful content. Shortening already-shortened URLs also works fine.

Is this tool free? Are there limits?

Yes, completely free with no sign-up required. TinyURL is a free public API with generous rate limits for personal and commercial use. For high-volume use cases (thousands of links per day), you may want to look into dedicated URL shortening services with API plans.

Why TinyURL instead of other shorteners?

TinyURL has one of the most reliable free APIs available — it's been running since 2002, requires no API key, and has consistent uptime. For a simple arcade tool like this, it's the perfect fit.