Is SlightURL really free?

Yes, SlightURL is completely free. You can shorten URLs, share files up to 200MB, and track clicks without paying a cent.

Do I need to sign up to shorten links?

No, you can shorten any link instantly without creating an account. Sign up is only required for advanced analytics and persistence.

What is the file size limit for sharing?

You can upload and share files up to 200MB for free.

Free URL Shortener, File & Text Sharing — No Signup Required

Shorten Links, ShareSpaceBuilt for the Modern Web

SlightURL gives you a URL shortener, file sharing up to 200MB, instant text sharing, real-time link analytics, QR codes, and a REST API — all in one place, no account needed,Free Forever

URL Shortener

File Sharing

Text Sharing

Link Analytics

QR Codes

REST API

⚡100%Free Forever

📁200MBFile Limit

🚀<1sRedirect Speed

🔗∞Link Creation

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URL Shortener

No signup · Works instantly

FREE

Your long URL

Works with UTM parameters, special characters, and any HTTPS URL.

Domain

HTTPS

Alias (optional)

What's included

Unlimited links

Click analytics

QR code per link

Custom alias

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SharePad

Create or edit your page

FREE

Enter a page name to create or edit

slighturl.com/text/

If the page exists, you'll see its content. If it doesn't, you can create it.

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Important

Enter any page name to create a new note or open an existing one. SharePad notes never expire — access them anytime. If the page is password protected, users must enter the password before viewing it. If you save a page without a password, anyone with the link can access it. You can delete a page anytime if no longer needed.

📝Create shared pages

✏️Edit with edit link

🔒Optional password

♾️Never expires

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ShareSpace

Text & File Sharing

FREE

Space: 1wk/1mo · Files: 12h/24h

Create or open a secure space

slighturl.com/space/

Share text notes and files (up to 200MB) in a single link. Spaces expire in 1 week (guests) or 1 month (registered). Files expire in 12h (guests) or 24h (registered).

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Important

Enter any space name to create a new space or open an existing one. Spaces expire in 1 week for guests and 1 month for registered users. Files inside expire in 12h (guests) or 24h (registered). If the space is password protected, users must enter the password before viewing it. After expiry the space name becomes available again for anyone to create a new space. Please share sensitive content at your own risk.

📁200MB file limit

📝Rich text editing

🔒Password protection

⏱️1wk guest · 1mo user

🔒HTTPS everywhere

⚡Sub-second redirects

🔐No data selling

♾️No paid plans

📝Text sharing

Want analytics + longer storage?

How SlightURL Works

Three tools. One platform. Always free.

Choose what you want to do and follow the steps — SlightURL makes each one fast, simple, and free.

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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.

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Click Shorten

Your short link is created instantly — no loading, no waiting. Share it anywhere in seconds.

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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

Shortened to

Short URL

https://slighturl.com/summer25

1,247

Clicks

Countries

3 types

Devices

Shorten a link now →

Everything included

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

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URL Shortener

Free

Paste any long URL and get a clean short link in under a second. Works with UTM params, special characters, and any HTTPS URL.

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File Sharing (up to 200MB)

Free

Upload any file — PDF, ZIP, video, image — and get a short download link instantly. Share it via WhatsApp, email, or SMS.

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Sub-second Redirects

Free

Every short link redirects in milliseconds. Clean, fast, and reliable — no popups, no intermediate pages.

After free registration

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Real-time Link Analytics

Free

See every click on your links: which country, which device (mobile/desktop/tablet), which browser, which referrer — all live in your dashboard.

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QR Code for Every Link

Free

Every short link you create automatically gets a QR code. Download it in one click — perfect for print, packaging, or presentations.

✏️

Custom Link Aliases

Free

Instead of a random code, choose a readable alias like slighturl.com/my-brand. Makes your links memorable and trustworthy.

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Link Management Dashboard

Free

View, edit, delete, and organise all your short links in one place. See click counts and expiry dates at a glance.

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24-Hour File Storage

Free

Registered users get 24-hour file storage (vs 12 hours for anonymous). Your files stay live longer without any extra steps.

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Bulk Export & Controls

Free

Export 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

View API Docs →

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API Key Access

API

Register free and generate an API key from your dashboard. Use it to create short links from your own application, script, or workflow.

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REST API (JSON)

API

POST to /api/links to create short URLs. GET /api/links/:id to pull analytics. Standard Bearer token auth — works with any language.

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Analytics via API

API

Pull 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. Forever.

No credit card. No hidden limits. Register once and unlock everything.

Create Free Account API Docs

Support Us

Help Keep SlightURL Free Forever

SlightURL is completely free and community-supported. We don't display intrusive ads or sell your data. If you find our platform useful, consider scanning one of the QR codes below to contribute toward server costs.

For PayPal / Card

Ready for Quick-Scan

Scan via Card, PayPal, or Google Pay

Supports PayPal accounts, digital wallets, or international debit & credit cards globally.

Or Copy Donation Linkhttps://paypal.me/slighturl

For UPI QR Scan

Scan here to support us

Scan via GPay, PhonePe, Paytm, or UPI App

Scan the code directly from your mobile banking app to support our system hosts instantly.

Or Copy UPI IDslighturl@upi

SECURE TRANSACTION PROTOCOL

All support goes directly toward platform maintenance, keeping redirects fast & secure.

Latest Updates

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about SlightURL — the free URL shortener, file sharing & analytics platform

🔒 HTTPS on every link🚫 No credit card — ever♾️ Always free tier🔐 No data selling⚡ Sub-second redirects🌍 Works globally📱 Mobile friendly

🚀 One platform. Four tools. Always free.

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

Create Free Account →View API Docs

No credit card required · No hidden fees · No paid plans

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Unlimited

Short links

No account needed

📁

200MB

Max file size

Any format accepted

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Real-time

Click analytics

After free signup

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1 click

QR code download

Per short link

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Free API key

REST API access

Bearer token auth

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24 hours

File storage

For registered users