🔗 No account needed
Paste a link, get a short one back. No signup, no email required for the free tier.
🛡️ Abuse-resistant
Rate-limited to keep the service clean and fast for everyone, not overrun by spam.
⬛ QR code included
Optionally turn your short link into a scannable QR code, downloadable as PNG — no extra steps.
⚡ Editable with Pro
Need to change the destination later? Qrli Pro accounts get editable, dashboard-managed short links.
Why Shorten a URL?
Long URLs are hard to share, hard to remember, and take up space on business cards, social posts, or printed materials. A short link like qrli.app/s/ab12cd is easier to type, share, and track visually — and it looks cleaner anywhere it appears.
How It Works
Paste your long URL above and click Shorten. qrli.app creates a short link that redirects to your original destination. Check the QR box to also get a scannable code for the same link — handy for print materials where typing a URL isn't practical.
Where People Use Short Links
- Social media bios & posts
- Business cards & flyers
- Email signatures
- SMS & text campaigns
- Printed ads & posters
- Podcast show notes
Also see: QR Code Generator · Link-in-Bio · URL QR Code
URL Shortener FAQ
Is qrli's URL shortener free?
Yes, completely free with no account needed. Paste a URL and get a short qrli.app link instantly.
Do short links expire?
No, free short links work indefinitely. There's no dashboard to manage them since no account is required.
Can I get a QR code for my short link?
Yes — after shortening, check the box to generate a QR code for the short link, downloadable as PNG.
Is there a limit on how many links I can shorten?
The free tier allows a generous number of short links per day to keep the service usable for everyone and prevent spam abuse.
Can I edit where a short link points later?
Free anonymous short links are permanent. Qrli Pro accounts can create editable short links that redirect to a new destination anytime, managed from the dashboard.