1. Paste your URL
Open Shrtigo and enter the complete website address you want visitors to reach.
Free URL Shortener
Shorten Any URL in Seconds
Shrtigo is a simple free URL shortener for turning long website addresses into clean, shareable short links. Add an optional custom alias, image preview or YouTube preview when you need it.
Create a Short URL →What is a URL shortener?
A URL shortener converts a long web address into a shorter link that redirects visitors to the original destination. Instead of sharing a long address with tracking parameters or complicated paths, you can share a compact URL that is easier to copy, remember and type.
A good URL shortener should make the destination clear to the creator, keep redirects reliable, work well on mobile devices and provide a simple way to create and test links.
How to shorten a URL with Shrtigo
2. Customize if needed
You can choose a custom alias and optionally add an image or YouTube preview. These are optional features; the main URL remains the destination.
3. Generate the short link
Select Shorten Link to create your compact URL. Test the generated link before publishing it.
4. Share it
Use the short link in social posts, messages, email, websites, campaigns or printed materials where a concise address is useful.
Why use a short URL?
Easy to share
Short links are convenient in messages, social posts, email and other places where long URLs are difficult to read.
Easy to remember
A meaningful custom alias can make an important link easier to recognize and communicate.
Cleaner campaigns
Compact URLs can make campaign materials, presentations, flyers and calls to action look less cluttered.
Mobile friendly
Short links are easier to copy, paste and type on phones, especially when the original URL is long.
Free URL shortener features
Shrtigo lets you:
- Shorten a normal website URL.
- Create an optional custom alias.
- Add an optional image preview.
- Add an optional YouTube preview.
- Keep your main URL as the final destination.
- View recently created links in the browser's My Links history.
URL shortener safety tips
A shortened URL can hide the full destination from someone who has not opened it yet. Only shorten and share legitimate destinations, use HTTPS when available, test links before publishing them, and avoid using short URLs to disguise misleading or harmful content.
For visitors, unexpected shortened links should be treated with the same care as any unfamiliar link. Check the context and source before opening important links.
URL shortener FAQs
What is the best free URL shortener?
The right service depends on your needs. For a simple no-signup workflow, compare ease of use, reliability, custom aliases, link management, safety and any usage limits before choosing a service.
Can I shorten any URL?
Shrtigo is intended for normal public website URLs. Destinations should be legitimate and comply with the service's rules.
Can I create a custom short URL?
Yes. Shrtigo supports optional custom aliases, subject to availability and the allowed alias format.
Does a short URL improve Google rankings?
A short URL by itself is not a guarantee of higher rankings. Useful content, crawlability, clear site structure, relevant internal links and a good user experience are more important.
Can I use a short URL on social media?
Yes. Short URLs can be useful in social posts, profiles, messages and campaign links, subject to each platform's policies.