URL Slug Generator
Convert text into SEO-friendly URL slugs with customizable formatting options
Introduction
A URL slug is the part of a web address that comes after the domain name—it identifies a specific page and makes URLs readable for both users and search engines. This tool converts any text (blog titles, product names, document titles) into clean, SEO-friendly URL slugs that work across all platforms and browsers. Whether you're building blog URLs, creating product page links, naming files, or generating programming variables, this tool handles the conversion instantly. It removes special characters, converts accents to standard letters, handles spacing and capitalization automatically, and lets you choose between hyphen-separated (like-this), underscore-separated (like_this), or camelCase (likeThis) formats. Everything processes directly in your browser—no uploads, no server processing, no data storage. Simply type or paste your text, select your preferred format, adjust settings if needed, and copy the result. The tool is especially valuable for maintaining consistent naming conventions across your website, improving SEO performance with readable URLs, avoiding broken links caused by special characters, and ensuring compatibility across different systems and programming languages.
Who Should Use This Tool?
- Content creators and bloggers who need to generate SEO-friendly URLs for articles, tutorials, and blog posts without manually formatting titles
- E-commerce managers creating product page URLs that are both search-engine friendly and easy for customers to understand from search results
- Web developers building REST APIs who need consistent endpoint naming following camelCase or snake_case conventions
- SEO specialists optimizing website structure with clean, keyword-rich URLs that improve search rankings and click-through rates
- Technical writers converting document titles into file names that work across different operating systems without special character issues
- Software engineers generating variable names, function names, or database field names that follow language-specific naming conventions
- Marketing teams creating campaign URLs and tracking parameters that are readable and won't break when shared across platforms
- Documentation managers organizing knowledge bases with predictable, searchable URL patterns that users can easily navigate and remember
- DevOps engineers writing configuration files, scripts, or deployment manifests that require consistent identifier naming
- Web designers working on site architecture who need to ensure all page URLs follow a consistent, professional format
How This Tool Works
The slug generator uses a multi-step transformation process to convert any text into a valid URL slug or identifier. First, it normalizes the input by converting Unicode characters and accented letters to their ASCII equivalents (for example, é becomes e, ñ becomes n), ensuring compatibility across all systems. Next, it applies your chosen case transformation—converting everything to lowercase for standard URL slugs, or preparing for camelCase or snake_case if those formats are selected. The tool then removes or replaces special characters and punctuation marks that aren't allowed in URLs or programming identifiers, keeping only letters, numbers, and the separator character. Spaces and consecutive punctuation marks are converted to your chosen separator (hyphens for URLs, underscores for code, or removed for camelCase). If you've set a maximum length, the tool intelligently truncates the slug at word boundaries rather than cutting words in half, ensuring the result remains readable. For camelCase conversion, the tool capitalizes the first letter of each word (except the first word) and removes all separators. The final result appears instantly as you type, with a preview showing how it would look in a complete URL. This approach ensures your slugs are not only technically valid but also readable, SEO-friendly, and appropriate for their intended use case, whether that's web URLs, file names, API endpoints, or code identifiers.
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Privacy First
Your text is converted entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server or stored anywhere.
Slug Format
Options
Examples
SEO Best Practices
- • Use hyphens (-) instead of underscores for better SEO
- • Keep slugs short and descriptive (50-60 characters max)
- • Use lowercase letters for consistency
- • Include relevant keywords for search engines
How to Use Slug Generator
Type Your Text
Paste your blog title, product name, document name, or whatever text you need to convert. The tool handles spaces, punctuation, special characters, and accents automatically. Turns them all into something that works in a URL or file name.
Pick a Format
Hyphens (like-this) are best for URLs and SEO. Underscores (like_this) work for Python code or database fields. camelCase (likeThis) is standard for JavaScript variables. Pick whichever matches what you need.
Adjust Settings If You Want
Turn on lowercase to avoid URL case issues. Enable special character removal if needed. Set a max length to keep slugs short. Or just leave the defaults—they work for most cases.
Copy the Result
The slug generates as you type. You will see a preview showing how it looks in a full URL. Hit Copy when it looks good, then paste it wherever you need it—your blog, code, file name, or API endpoint.
Use Cases for Slug Generator
Blog and Article URLs
Turn "10 Tips for Better SEO" into "10-tips-for-better-seo" for your blog URL. Clean URLs look better in search results and are easier to share. Readers can see what the page is about just from the link.
Product Page URLs
Got a product called "Men's Running Shoes - Size 10"? Convert it to "mens-running-shoes-size-10" for the URL. Works better for SEO and customers know what they are clicking on from Google results.
API Endpoints
Creating REST API endpoints? Use camelCase (getUserProfile) for JavaScript APIs or snake_case (get_user_profile) for Python APIs. Keeps naming consistent so other devs do not have to guess the format.
File Names
Converting "Q3 2024 Financial Report (Final).pdf" into "q3-2024-financial-report-final.pdf" makes files easier to organize and work with on the command line. No spaces or weird characters to deal with.
Variable Names for Code
Need variable names? Use camelCase (userFirstName) for JavaScript or Java. Use snake_case (user_first_name) for Python or Ruby. The tool handles the conversion so you do not have to manually fix capitalization or spacing.
Key Features
Works in Your Browser
Everything happens on your device. No uploads, no server processing, no storing your text anywhere. Safe for project names or anything else you need to convert.
Three Formats
Hyphens for URLs (like-this), underscores for code or databases (like_this), or camelCase for JavaScript (likeThis). Pick the one that matches what you need.
Instant Results
Slugs generate as you type. No waiting. See how your text converts in real time and adjust if needed.
URL Preview
Shows how the slug looks in a full URL (yoursite.com/your-slug-here) so you can see if it looks readable before copying it.
Max Length Option
Set a character limit to keep slugs short. The tool cuts it off without breaking words in half, so it stays readable.
No Sign-Up
Just open the page and start using it. No downloads, no accounts, no setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tool save or store my text anywhere?
Nope. Everything happens in your browser. Your text stays on your device and nothing gets uploaded or stored anywhere.
Should I use hyphens or underscores in URL slugs?
Use hyphens for URLs. Google treats hyphens as word separators but does not treat underscores the same way, so hyphens are way better for SEO. Only use underscores for code (Python variables, database fields) where they are the standard.
What is the ideal length for a URL slug?
Somewhere between 3-5 words (around 50-60 characters) works best. Shorter slugs are easier to read, remember, and share. They also do not get cut off in search results. You can set a max length in the tool if you want.
Why does the tool remove special characters and accents?
Special characters and accents can cause encoding problems in URLs. Some browsers or servers do not handle them well, which can break links. Stripping them out makes sure your URLs work everywhere.
Can I use this tool for programming variable names?
Yep. Pick camelCase for JavaScript, Java, or C# variables. Pick snake_case for Python, Ruby, or database fields. The tool removes special characters and applies the right capitalization to make valid variable names.