Shorten Links. Share Files.Track Every Click. Always Free.
SlightURL gives you a URL shortener, file sharing up to 200MB, real-time link analytics, QR codes, and a REST API — all in one place, no account needed for basic use.
No credit card · No paid plans · All features free
URL Shortener
No signup · Works instantly
Works with UTM parameters, special characters, and any HTTPS URL.
What's included
File Sharing
Up to 200MB · Any format · No signup
24h anon · 30d account
Drag & drop a file here
or click to browse · Max 200MB · Any format
Security tip
For private files, compress into a password-protected ZIP first. Share the password separately via WhatsApp or phone — never in the same message as the link.
Note: ZIP passwords cannot be recovered if lost.
200MB
Max size
24 hours
Anonymous
30 days
Free account
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URL Shortener + File Sharing + Analytics + API — all free
SlightURL is not just a URL shortener. It's a complete link management platform — shorten links, share files up to 200MB, track clicks with real-time analytics, generate QR codes, and connect via REST API. No paid plans. Always free.
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Three tools. One platform. Always free.
Choose what you want to do and follow the steps — SlightURL makes each one fast, simple, and free.
Paste your long URL
Drop any URL — no matter how long, with UTM params, query strings, or special characters. SlightURL handles them all.
Add a custom alias (optional)
Want slighturl.com/my-campaign instead of a random code? Pick any alias. Leave blank for an auto-generated code.
Click Shorten
Your short link is created instantly — no loading, no waiting. Share it anywhere in seconds.
Track clicks in your dashboard
After registering, every click is recorded: device type, browser, country, and referrer. Live updates in your dashboard.
Live Preview
Long URL
https://example.com/very/long/page?utm_source=google&utm_campaign=summer2025
Short URL
https://slighturl.com/summer25
1,247
Clicks
34
Countries
3 types
Devices
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Free account = full platform access
Creating a free account takes 30 seconds and unlocks the full SlightURL platform: analytics, QR codes, API key, custom aliases, and file storage. No credit card. No subscription. No catch.
All features are available on the free tier — there are no paid plans.
Create Free Account — takes 30 secondsReal-time Analytics
Every click tracked — device, browser, country, referrer, timestamp.
REST API + API Key
Build integrations. Generate your key instantly. JSON + Bearer auth.
QR Code per Link
Auto-generated QR for every short link. Download in one click.
Custom Aliases
Create clean, branded links like slighturl.com/your-name.
30-Day File Storage
Files stay live 30 days (vs 24h anonymous). Up to 200MB each.
Link Dashboard
Manage, edit, delete, and export all your links in one place.
Every feature — in one free platform
SlightURL is a URL shortener, file sharing platform, link analytics tool, and REST API — all rolled into one. No paid plans. No upsells.
No account needed
Works instantly — just open and use
URL Shortener
FreePaste any long URL and get a clean short link in under a second. Works with UTM params, special characters, and any HTTPS URL.
File Sharing (up to 200MB)
FreeUpload any file — PDF, ZIP, video, image — and get a short download link instantly. Share it via WhatsApp, email, or SMS.
Sub-second Redirects
FreeEvery short link redirects in milliseconds. Clean, fast, and reliable — no popups, no intermediate pages.
After free registration
Register once, free forever — unlocks your full dashboard
Real-time Link Analytics
FreeSee every click on your links: which country, which device (mobile/desktop/tablet), which browser, which referrer — all live in your dashboard.
QR Code for Every Link
FreeEvery short link you create automatically gets a QR code. Download it in one click — perfect for print, packaging, or presentations.
Custom Link Aliases
FreeInstead of a random code, choose a readable alias like slighturl.com/my-brand. Makes your links memorable and trustworthy.
Link Management Dashboard
FreeView, edit, delete, and organise all your short links in one place. See click counts and expiry dates at a glance.
30-Day File Storage
FreeRegistered users get 30-day file storage (vs 24 hours for anonymous). Your files stay live longer without any extra steps.
Bulk Export & Controls
FreeExport your full link list and analytics as CSV. Delete or update links in bulk from your dashboard.
For developers
Integrate SlightURL into your own app via REST API
API Key Access
APIRegister free and generate an API key from your dashboard. Use it to create short links from your own application, script, or workflow.
REST API (JSON)
APIPOST to /api/links to create short URLs. GET /api/links/:id to pull analytics. Standard Bearer token auth — works with any language.
Analytics via API
APIPull click counts, device types, country data, and referrer info for any of your links directly through the API. Build your own dashboards.
Everything above is completely free.
No credit card. No hidden limits. Register once and unlock everything.
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Share any file — instantly, with a short link
Upload any file type — PDFs, ZIPs, videos, images, spreadsheets — up to 200MB. Get a clean short download link in seconds. No accounts required. No apps to install.
Privacy tip
For sensitive files, zip with a password first. Share the password separately via WhatsApp or phone — never in the same message as the link.
STEP 01
Choose your file
Select any file up to 200MB. PDFs, videos, ZIPs, images — all formats supported.
STEP 02
Get a short link
One click to upload. A unique short download link is ready in seconds.
STEP 03
Share anywhere
Send via WhatsApp, email, SMS, or paste anywhere. Anyone can download — no account needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about SlightURL — the free URL shortener, file sharing & analytics platform
Q.What is SlightURL?
SlightURL is a free URL shortener, file sharing tool, link analytics platform, QR code generator, and developer API — all in one. Shorten any URL instantly with no account. Register free to unlock everything else.
Q.Do I need to sign up to shorten links?
No. Paste a URL, click Shorten, get a short link — zero registration needed. Create a free account when you want analytics, QR codes, custom aliases, file storage, or API access.
Q.How does file sharing work?
Upload any file up to 200MB from the upload section. You get a short download link in seconds. Anonymous files expire after 24 hours; registered users keep files for 30 days.
Q.Is there a REST API I can use in my app?
Yes. SlightURL has a full JSON REST API with Bearer token auth. Register free, generate an API key from your dashboard, and start creating short links programmatically. Full docs at /dev.
Q.What analytics do I get after registering?
Real-time click tracking: total clicks, device types (mobile/desktop/tablet), browsers, countries, and referrer sources — all in your dashboard. Also exportable as CSV.
Q.Does SlightURL generate QR codes?
Yes. Every short link you create gets an auto-generated QR code. Download it with one click — use it in print materials, presentations, or product packaging.
Q.Is there a paid plan?
No. SlightURL has no paid plans. Everything — URL shortening, file sharing, analytics, QR codes, and API access — is completely free.
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The only free tool you need for links & file sharing
SlightURL combines a URL shortener, 200MB file sharing, link analytics, QR code generation, and a developer REST API — all in one place, all free. No plans. No paywalls.
- 🔗Shorten any URL — free, no signup
- 📁Share files up to 200MB via link
- 📊Track every click with real-time analytics
- 📱QR code generated for every link
- ⚡REST API — integrate in your app with an API key
No credit card required · No hidden fees · No paid plans