Short URL

Create a short link using is.gd when available, or generate a local hash token if the API is blocked. Shorten a long URL via a public shortener API (with local

Introduction

URL Shortener is a free, browser-based utility in our Network Tools collection. Create a short link using is.gd when available, or generate a local hash token if the API is blocked. URL Shortener wraps a public shortening API for quick links, with a graceful local fallback. Everything runs locally in your browser — inputs stay on your device, with no account or upload required. Highlights include public api.

Features

Public API
Copy result
Local fallback

How to use

1
Paste a long URL.
2
Click Shorten.

Example

Long path

Input

https://example.com/a/b/c

Output

https://is.gd/..

Benefits

Run Short URL entirely in the browser with no signup or installation.
Keep sensitive sample data private — processing never leaves your device.
Public API
Copy result
Local fallback
Pair it with URL Encoder and URL Parser when your workflow needs adjacent utilities.

FAQs

Depends on network/CORS; fallback tokens are not public redirects.

Depends on the upstream shortener.

No.

Yes. Short URL on EverydayDevTools is free, with no account, watermarks, or usage caps for normal interactive use.

No. Short URL runs in your browser. Your input is processed locally and is not sent to EverydayDevTools servers.

Create a short link using is.gd when available, or generate a local hash token if the API is blocked. It fits everyday network tools tasks when you want a fast local utility instead of installing a CLI or opening a heavy IDE feature.

Core capabilities include: Public API; Copy result; Local fallback.

Developers often pair Short URL with URL Encoder, URL Parser, UTM Builder. Open Related tools on this page for quick links.