Instant
Your link is shortened in a fraction of a second — no queues, no waiting, no account.
Free · No sign-up · No tracking
Shorten links
in a snap.
Paste any long URL and get a short link instantly. Everything happens in your browser — no account, no tracking, no limits.
No sign-up
100% free
No tracking
Recent links
Why Snip?
Private
No sign-up and no tracking. Nothing is stored on our servers — your links stay yours.
Free forever
Snip is a free, open-source tool powered by free public shortener services. No hidden limits.
How it works
1
Paste any long link into the box above.
2
Hit Shorten — we call a free public shortener for you.
3
Copy your short link, share it, or grab a QR code.
FAQ
Is Snip really free?
Yes. Snip is free, open source, and uses free public shortener APIs (TinyURL and spoo.me). There are no plans, quotas, or paywalls.
Do you track my links?
No. The page is 100% static — no analytics, no cookies, no accounts. Only your recent links are kept, and only in your own browser's local storage (clearable anytime).
Can I customize the short code?
The free public services we use don't allow custom codes without paid keys, so Snip keeps it simple and generates one for you every time. Want custom aliases? Star the repo — we're watching.
What if a shortener service is down?
Snip automatically falls back to a second free service, so a short link still comes back. If both are unreachable you'll see a clear error — just try again in a moment.