URL Shortener
Takes any long URL and generates a compact, shareable short link. Uses cloud-based processing. Short links resolve through managed providers with automatic failover — free, paced ~10 links/min per address. Most processing runs locally; specific features use cloud AI.
How to Use the URL Shortener
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do shortened URLs go?
Your long URL is sent to our shortening API, which returns a compact link. The destination URL is visible to the shortening service by design — don't shorten private URLs containing secrets or tokens.
Do shortened links expire?
Links persist per the shortening provider's policy. For links that must never break, use your own domain shortener instead.
Is there a rate limit?
Yes — about 10 per minute per visitor, so pasting huge lists takes a while. Bulk shortening handles lists sequentially with automatic retries.
Why does shortening need cloud processing?
Short links must resolve from anywhere on the internet, so the mapping lives on our server — the one part that can't run in your browser.
What happens to bare domains and past links?
Typing example.com/sale auto-prefixes https:// before sending (your typed text is never rewritten). The History strip keeps your last 10 shortened links for one-click reuse, with Clear to wipe it.
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Last updated October 2026