Preview Branded Short URLs with Custom Aliases Create branded short URL previews with client-side URL hashing and custom aliases.

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Branded URL Shortener

Create branded short URL previews with client-side URL hashing and custom aliases.

Enter your URL

Paste the long URL you want to shorten.

Add custom alias

Optionally enter a custom alias for your short URL.

Copy the preview

Copy the generated short URL preview.

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What Is Branded URL Shortener?

The Branded URL Shortener generates short URL previews using client-side hashing or custom aliases. Long, parameter-heavy URLs look unprofessional in social media posts, emails, and presentations. This tool shows you what your branded short URL would look like with either a custom alias (e.g., example.com/summer-sale) or an auto-generated hash code. It also displays character savings compared to the original URL. Note: this tool generates previews — for actual working short links, use a URL shortening service with your custom domain.

Why Use Branded URL Shortener?

Custom alias support for branded short URLs
Auto-generated hash codes from URL content
Character savings analysis
Preview of what your short URL would look like
Clean, professional-looking link previews

Common Use Cases

Social Media

Preview clean, branded links for social media bios and posts.

Print Marketing

Design short URLs for business cards, flyers, and billboards.

Presentations

Create memorable URLs for presentation slides.

Campaign Planning

Plan branded URL structure before setting up a shortening service.

Technical Guide

The tool uses a client-side hash function to generate deterministic short codes from URLs. The hash function converts the URL to a 32-bit integer, then encodes it in base-36 (alphanumeric) for a compact representation. Custom aliases are sanitized to allow only alphanumeric characters, hyphens, and underscores. For actual URL shortening, you need a server-side service that maintains a redirect database. Popular options include Bitly, TinyURL, Rebrandly, or self-hosted solutions like YOURLS. Custom domain URL shortening (e.g., yourbrand.co/link) requires DNS configuration and a shortening service that supports custom domains.

Tips & Best Practices

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Use descriptive aliases that hint at the destination (e.g., /summer-sale not /abc123)
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Keep custom aliases under 20 characters for easy sharing
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Use a proper URL shortening service for actual working redirect links
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Track short link analytics to measure click-through performance
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Consider using your own domain for branded short links

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q Does this create working short links?

This tool generates previews. For actual working short links, use a URL shortening service like Bitly, TinyURL, or YOURLS.

Q Can I use my own domain?

Yes, but you need a URL shortening service that supports custom domains and DNS configuration for actual custom domain short links.

About This Tool

Branded URL Shortener is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.