URL Shortener
Shorten long URLs instantly — free, no sign-up required. Uses is.gd API.
What Is a URL Shortener?
A URL shortener converts a long web address into a compact, shareable link. Instead of sharing https://example.com/articles/2024/how-to-build-a-url-shortener-in-javascript?ref=newsletter you share something like https://is.gd/abc123. Short links are easier to share in messages, social media posts, printed materials, and QR codes.
This tool uses the is.gd service to generate short links. The shortened URL redirects visitors to your original page. No account is required and the service is free.
How to Use This Tool
Paste Your URL
Enter any valid URL starting with http:// or https:// in the input field above. Long URLs with query parameters work too.
Click Shorten
Press the Shorten button (or hit Enter). The tool sends your URL to the is.gd API and returns a short link in seconds.
Copy and Share
Click <strong>Copy</strong> to put the short link on your clipboard, then share it anywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do short links expire?
Links created via is.gd are permanent by default. However, is.gd may remove links that violate their terms of service.
Can I track click statistics?
This tool generates standard is.gd short links without analytics tracking. For click tracking, consider adding UTM parameters to your URL before shortening — use the UTM Builder to add them.
Is my URL stored anywhere on your servers?
This page does not log or store any URLs. Your URL is sent directly from your browser to the is.gd API. jsonformatter.ai does not see or store the URLs you shorten.