URLURL Shortener (Local)
Generate a short code or shareable base64 token from a long URL — stored locally in your browser
⚠️ This is a local-only shortener. It is NOT a hosted redirect service — short codes are saved in this browser only (localStorage) and won’t resolve elsewhere. For sharing, use the base64 token link below.
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How URL Shortening Works
A URL shortener maps a long URL to a short code, then redirects visitors (via 301/302) to the original when they open the short link. This tool is a local-only shortener that uses only browser localStorage — no server, no external data transmission. Your URLs never leave the page.
Local Code vs Base64 Token
- Local short code: 7-character hash, resolves only in this browser (great for bookmarks/notes)
- Base64 token link: encodes the original URL as URL-safe base64 — decodable by anyone, anywhere
- Always use the base64 token link when you need to share with others
Privacy and Security Considerations
- No URLs are sent to external servers — 100% processed in-browser
- The base64 token contains the original URL encoded inline — be careful sharing tokens with sensitive URLs
- localStorage is accessible only on the same browser/domain; cleared at end of session in private/incognito mode
Click Tracking and Analytics
This local tool does not support click tracking. For click counts, country/device breakdowns and custom domain support, use external services like Bitly, Short.io, or Rebrandly. They also offer automatic UTM parameter injection and QR code generation.
How to Use
- Paste your original URL into the input and click Shorten.
- Get both a local short code and a shareable base64 token link.
- Copy the base64 token link when sharing with others.
- Recent entries are saved automatically and persist across visits (this browser only).