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URL Slug Generator

Generate SEO-friendly URL slugs from any text. Perfect for creating clean, readable URLs for websites, blogs, and applications.

Enter text to convert to slug

Separator

Convert to lowercase

Remove stop words

SEO Friendly

Generate clean, readable URLs that search engines love

Multiple Formats

Generate slugs in various formats for different use cases

Customizable

Adjust separators, case, and stop word removal

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What is a URL Slug Generator?

A URL Slug Generator transforms any text into a clean, readable, and SEO-friendly slug— the portion of a URL that identifies a page in a human-readable format. Whether you're a developer creating RESTful APIs, a content creator publishing blogs, or a marketer optimizing landing pages, slugs help make URLs clear, concise, and optimized for both users and search engines.

✨ Core Features

Multiple Formats: Create slugs in kebab-case, snake_case, camelCase, and more
SEO Optimization: Removes special characters and stop words automatically
Smart Trimming: Limit the word count for short, clean slugs
Custom Separators: Use hyphens, underscores, or dots
Case Control: Convert to lowercase or preserve original case
Instant Preview: See slug changes in real time as you type
Copy/Download: Easily export slugs for use in apps, CMS, or APIs

📦 Use Cases

📝 Blog posts – SEO-friendly article URLs
🛒 E-commerce – Clean product page links
📄 Documentation – Readable help page paths
🔗 Social media – Shareable, short URLs
💡 API design – Slugs for RESTful endpoints
📁 File naming – Consistent file slugs for assets

🚀 Why Slugs Matter

A slug isn’t just a technical part of a URL—it’s a critical element for SEO, usability, and user trust. Short, relevant slugs improve how search engines understand your content and increase the chance of a user clicking your link. Avoiding cryptic or overly long slugs makes URLs easier to read, remember, and share.

For example, /blog/seo-guide is far more effective than /article?id=234587.

🛠️ Best Practices for Creating Slugs

Use hyphens instead of underscores for better SEO and readability
Keep slugs short (3–6 words) to improve scannability
Stick to lowercase to prevent duplicate content issues
Remove stop words like “and”, “of”, or “the” to keep URLs clean
Be descriptive so users and search engines know what to expect
Avoid special characters (e.g. !@#$%) which can break links

🔍 SEO Benefits of Optimized Slugs

Improved crawlability and ranking on search engines
Increased click-through rate (CTR) due to clarity and trust
Better experience for users with readable and shareable links
More meaningful URLs in analytics and reporting tools
Enhanced accessibility for screen readers

❓ FAQs

What does this tool do?
This tool converts any text into a clean, SEO-friendly URL slug by removing special characters, replacing spaces with hyphens, and converting letters to lowercase.
Why should I use SEO-friendly slugs?
SEO-friendly slugs improve search engine visibility and make your URLs easy to read and remember for users.
Will the tool change my text meaning?
No, the tool only removes invalid characters and formats the text for URLs. The core words and meaning remain the same.
Can I customize the slug after generation?
Yes, you can edit the generated slug manually to fit your specific requirements or keyword strategy.