Link Shortener & URL Manager

Free online URL shortener. Create short links, generate custom QR codes, and track click analytics with no registration required.

Shorten a URL
toolbayan.com/l/
Letters, numbers, hyphens, underscores only.
QR Code Customization
Enter custom text for the frame label
Embed a logo in the center of the QR code.
20%
Adjust center logo width (10% to 30%).
My Shortened Links
User Guide & Documentation

Link Shortener & URL Manager — Guide & Specifications

ToolBayan's Link Shortener and URL Manager transforms long, cumbersome web addresses into neat, shareable short links and custom-styled QR codes. Designed for official announcements, public circulars, training registrations, and administrative memorandums, this utility provides clean links that fit easily onto printed materials, social posts, memos, and SMS alerts without visual clutter.

How to Use This Tool

  1. Paste Target Web Address: Enter or paste your full destination URL (including https://). You can optionally assign an administrative title or campaign label to easily identify it in your local history.
  2. Set Custom Alias (Optional): Provide an optional custom short code (e.g., cse-tips-2026 or deped-memo-10) if you prefer a memorable vanity URL instead of a randomly generated string.
  3. Customize QR Code Appearance: Select foreground and background colors, QR error correction level (up to 30% H level), module corner styles (dots, rounded, square), center logo image, and call-to-action frame text.
  4. Generate and Test Short Link: Click Shorten URL. The system generates the unique short redirect link and displays the high-resolution QR code preview.
  5. Copy or Download Output: Copy the clean short URL to your clipboard, test the destination with Open Link, or download the styled QR code as a crisp PNG graphic for your printed issuances.

Guidelines & Practical Notes

Expiration Policy

To maintain high performance and prevent stale broken redirects, generated short links automatically expire after 300 days. For permanent archives, preserve the original destination URL in official records.

Logo Embed Error Correction

If you embed an agency or company logo in the center of the QR code, ensure error correction is set to High (Q or H). This guarantees the QR code remains 100% scannable even with the center obscured.

High Contrast Color Palettes

Always use high contrast between the QR code foreground and background colors (dark code on light background). Avoid light yellow or pastel tones that optical smartphone cameras struggle to read.

Local Session History

Your generated short links and click metrics are saved in your local web browser storage so you can easily reference, copy, or export them later without creating an account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Specifications

Custom Codes
Alphanumeric vanity short aliases supported
QR Code Features
Center Logo Embed, Custom Colors, CTA Frame Text
Expiration Period
300 days
Export Format
High-Res PNG QR Graphic & Direct Copy
Privacy Guarantee

Privacy-Preserving Redirects. ToolBayan records only aggregated, anonymous redirect counts. We do not profile visitors, track cross-site cookies, or sell redirect telemetry.

Usage Disclaimer

All destination URLs must comply with ToolBayan terms of service. Shortening deceptive, phishing, malware, or unlawful web addresses is strictly prohibited and subject to immediate administrative termination.

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