Paste Link
Copy your long, messy URL and paste it into our secure input box above.
Free to use • No credit card required
Shorten links.
Drive more revenue.
Transform messy URLs into clean, branded links and dynamic QR codes. Track every click and optimize your marketing in real-time.
Trusted by modern creators
Shorten Your Link
The simple, reliable URL shortener for the modern web.
What NanoURL Includes
Shorten, brand, share, and measure your links from one place.
Free to Use
Core features at no cost
Custom Short Links
Choose your own alias
QR Codes Included
Download as PNG or SVG
Click Analytics
Clicks, referrers, devices
Track every click in real-time
Stop guessing where your traffic comes from. Get detailed insights into referrers, geographic locations, and device types to optimize your campaigns.
- Monitor campaigns effortlessly
- Identify top-performing channels
- Optimize in real-time with live data
Real-time Dashboard
Custom Slugs & QR Codes
Create memorable short links with custom slugs and generate dynamic QR codes for offline marketing. Perfect for business cards, flyers, and storefronts.
- Create branded short links with custom slugs
- Generate dynamic QR codes for any link
- Perfect for offline marketing materials
- Manage and edit QR codes on the fly
QR Code Management
No Credit Card Required
Start free with no upfront payment
TLS 1.3 Encryption
Secure in transit by default
Privacy-First
We never sell your data
99.99% Uptime Target
Built for high availability
How It Works
Simplifying your digital sharing experience in three easy steps.
Click Shorten
Our system instantly generates a unique, short code for your destination.
Share Anywhere
Copy the new link and share it on social media, emails, or messages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the product.
A URL shortener takes a long, messy web address and maps it to a clean, compact link. When someone clicks or scans the short link, they are instantly redirected to the original destination. Behind the scenes, NanoURL stores the mapping between the short code and the long URL, so you can edit, disable, or redirect a link at any time without reprinting anything.
NanoURL includes a free QR code generator that turns any link into a high-quality, downloadable code. Scan it with any phone camera to open your short link, and export it as PNG or SVG for menus, flyers, or signage. Because the code points to your short link, you can change the destination later without reprinting.
Yes. You can generate a QR code for free with no sign up. Paste your link into the shortener on the homepage and download the matching code right away. An account is only needed if you want to manage, edit, or track your links over time.
Getting started is simple. Paste a link into the shortener on the homepage to try it instantly, or sign up for a free account to manage links, customize slugs, and track performance over time. No credit card required.
Absolutely. Instead of a random string of characters (like nanourl.link/xyz123), you can create memorable, branded links (like nanourl.link/my-brand) to increase trust and click-through rates.
No. Links you create with NanoURL keep working while your account and destination are active. If you edit or disable a link, the change takes effect immediately, and any QR code pointing to it follows automatically.
Free URL Shortener and QR Code Generator
Long, messy web addresses look untrustworthy and break easily when shared. NanoURL is a free URL shortener that turns any link into a clean, compact URL in one click, ready to share and simple to track. Whether you are a solo creator, a small business, or a marketing team, your links stay professional and your data stays accurate.
Most shorteners only shrink a string of characters. NanoURL pairs free link shortening with branded slugs, a built-in QR code generator, and real-time analytics, so every link becomes a measurable asset instead of a throwaway.
Shorten Any Link in Seconds
NanoURL stores a mapping between each short code and its destination, so you can edit, disable, or redirect a link at any time without reprinting anything. Redirects resolve in milliseconds on a global edge network, keeping the experience fast for every visitor.
Branded Links That Build Trust
Random codes like nanourl.link/x8f2qz are forgettable. Choose a custom slug and your links read like nanourl.link/summer-sale instead. Branded links look more trustworthy in emails and social bios, and they tend to earn higher click-through rates because readers can predict where they lead.
QR Codes for Offline Campaigns
Every link you shorten comes with a dynamic QR code. NanoURL's free QR code generator creates codes for menus, flyers, packaging, and posters in seconds, with no design skills required and no sign up needed to create one. Export as PNG or SVG, then change the destination later without reprinting your materials.
Real-Time Click Analytics
NanoURL records every click and shows referrers, devices, and top channels as they happen. Compare campaigns side by side, spot what converts, and focus on the channels that work.
Free to Start, Built to Scale
NanoURL runs on a global edge network with automated security, so redirects stay fast and analytics stay clean. The service is free with no credit card required, and it scales from a handful of links to millions of clicks. Ready to try it? Paste your first URL above, or create a free account to organize, track, and optimize every link you share.