URL Shortener
Free URL shortener — turn any long link into a short, shareable is.gd URL in one click. No signup, copy instantly, ready for social and print.
About the URL Shortener
Long URLs stuffed with tracking parameters are ugly to share and easy to break. This free URL shortener turns any link into a compact, tidy address you can drop into a tweet, a WhatsApp message, an email signature, a slide, or printed material where a long link would never fit.
Shortening is powered by the free is.gd service, which creates a permanent short link that redirects to your original URL. Just paste your long link, click shorten, and copy the result — there is no account, no login and no cost. The short link keeps working as long as the destination does.
Short links are perfect for social bios, QR codes, offline campaigns and anywhere character count or tidiness matters. Because the redirect is handled by is.gd, your original destination is preserved exactly, parameters and all.
How to Use the URL Shortener
- 1Paste your long URL into the input field.
- 2Optionally add a custom keyword for a memorable short link.
- 3Click Shorten URL and wait a moment for the short link.
- 4Copy the short link and share it anywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this URL shortener work?
It sends your long link to the free is.gd shortening API, which returns a compact URL like is.gd/AbC123 that permanently redirects anyone who clicks it to your original destination. You copy the short link and use it wherever you like — no account required.
Do short links expire?
is.gd short links are permanent and do not expire on a timer — they keep redirecting as long as the service runs and your destination URL stays live. If the original page is removed, the short link will simply lead to that page's error, since it only forwards to wherever you pointed it.
Can I use a custom short link?
Yes. You can request a custom keyword (a 'shorturl' alias) so your link reads is.gd/your-word instead of random characters, provided that keyword is not already taken. Leave it blank to get an automatically generated code.
Are shortened URLs safe?
The short link is only as safe as the destination it points to. Shorteners hide the final URL, so recipients should trust the sender. is.gd offers a preview feature (append a hyphen to the link) that lets users see the destination before visiting, which helps reassure your audience.
Can I track clicks on my short link?
is.gd provides basic statistics for links created with stats enabled, viewable on their site. For detailed analytics — geography, devices, referrers — a dedicated platform like Bitly is better, but for simply making a link short and shareable this free tool is ideal.