URL Shortener + QR Code

Shorten any long URL instantly and get a QR code — free. No login, no sign-up. Short links never expire.

A long URL is clunky to share, easy to mistype, and completely unreadable in print. A short link fixes all three problems in one click. This free URL shortener converts any long link into a clean, shareable short URL — and automatically generates a QR code for it so you can use the same link in print and digital at the same time. No account needed. Links never expire.

URL Shortener + QR Code

Shorten any long URL in one click and instantly generate a QR code for it. Free, no login required. Short links powered by TinyURL.

Enter your long URL

Paste any URL — blog post, product page, tool link, social profile, anything

⚡ Instant — no wait time

🔒 No login required

📱 QR code included

♾️ Links never expire

How to Shorten a URL?

1. Paste your long URL into the input field — any website link, blog post, product page, affiliate link, or social profile.

2. Press Enter or click the "Shorten" button.

3. Your short link appears in under 2 seconds — ready to copy and share.

4. A QR code for the short link is generated automatically alongside it.

5. Click "Copy" to copy the short link to your clipboard.

6. Download the QR code as PNG (for digital use) or SVG (for print).

7. Your last 10 shortened links are saved locally in the browser for quick access.

When to Use a URL Shortener?

Format	Best For	How People Access It
Instagram bio link	One link only in bio — make it short and memorable	iindiigo.in → TinyURL/abc123
WhatsApp messages	Long URLs wrap awkwardly or get cut off in chat	Share product pages, blog posts, tools
Print materials	Business cards, flyers, menus — clean short URL + QR	Menu QR code for a restaurant
Affiliate links	Hide long affiliate URLs before sharing in communities	TinyURL/xyz instead of amazon.in/dp/B09XXXXXX?tag=xyz
Email campaigns	Shorter links look more professional, less spammy	Clickable short URLs in email newsletters
Social media posts	Save characters on platforms with limits	Twitter/X, LinkedIn posts
SMS / text messages	Character limits and display constraints	Send a product link via SMS

URL Shortener vs QR Code — Which Do You Need?

You do not have to choose — this tool gives you both at the same time. Here is when each is most useful:

Format	Best For	How People Access It
Short URL	Digital sharing — chat, email, social, SMS	Click or type the link
QR Code	Physical materials — print, display, packaging	Scan with phone camera
Both together	Any campaign that spans online + offline	Scan or click — same destination

Why Use This URL Shortener?

✅ Free with no limits — no account, no subscription, no usage cap for normal use.

✅ Links never expire — powered by TinyURL, which has been operational since 2002.

✅ QR code included automatically — every short link gets a downloadable QR code at no extra step.

✅ Customize the QR code colour and size before downloading.

✅ Link history — your last 10 links are saved locally in your browser so you can access them again.

✅ Press Enter to shorten — keyboard-friendly for fast use.

✅ Works on all devices — desktop, tablet, and mobile.

How This Tool Works?

When you shorten a URL, this tool sends a request to the TinyURL API — a free, long-established URL shortening service that has been running since 2002. The TinyURL service stores the mapping between your short link and your original URL on their servers. This is how all URL shorteners work. The short link is then served by TinyURL's infrastructure, which means your short links remain active as long as TinyURL operates. Your QR code is generated entirely in your browser — no QR data is sent to any server. Your link history is stored locally in your browser's storage and is never transmitted to our servers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

✅ Do short links created here expire?
No. Links are powered by TinyURL, which has been running since 2002 with no link expiry policy. Your short links remain active indefinitely, as long as TinyURL continues operating and your original destination URL stays live.

✅ Can I track how many times my short link was clicked?
Basic click analytics are not available in this free tool. If you need click tracking, geographic data, and device breakdown, use a free Bitly account (bitly.com) which provides these analytics. Bitly's free plan allows 10 short links per month with full analytics.

✅ Is there a limit on how many URLs I can shorten?
There is no limit enforced by this tool. The TinyURL API has fair-use rate limits that apply to automated or very high-volume requests, but for normal personal and business use you will not encounter any restrictions.

✅ Can I shorten the same URL multiple times?
Yes. If you shorten the same URL again, TinyURL returns the same short link it previously created for that URL. This means the QR code will also be identical to the one you already have.

✅ What happens if I clear my browser history?
Your local link history (the last 10 links shown in the tool) is stored in your browser's local storage. Clearing browser data or using a different device will clear this history. The actual short links themselves continue to work — they are hosted on TinyURL, not in your browser.

✅ Can I use short links in Instagram bio?
Yes — this is one of the most popular uses. Shorten your most important link, add it to your Instagram bio, and update it whenever you want to point followers to something new. For even more flexibility, use a link-in-bio tool that aggregates multiple links behind one short URL.

✅ Is there a character limit on the original URL?
Extremely long URLs (over 2,000 characters) may occasionally cause issues with some APIs. For all standard website URLs — including long affiliate links — there is no practical limit. If a very long URL fails, try removing unnecessary tracking parameters (UTM tags) first.