Convert Text to URL Slug
Generate SEO-friendly URL slugs. Clean special characters, remove stop words, and format lists of titles instantly.
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Why Use a Slug Generator?
Creating specific, descriptive URLs is a cornerstone of good SEO. However, manually converting a title like "10 Best Cafés in New York!" to "10-best-cafes-in-new-york" is tedious and prone to error (like missing an accent or leaving a space). This tool automates the process with customizable rules.
Powerful Features
Smart SEO Cleaning
Automatically removes stop words like "a", "the", and "of" that dilute keyword density in your URLs.
Accent Normalization
Handles international text gracefully. Converts 'Crème Brûlée' to 'creme-brulee' seamlessly.
Bulk Mode
Paste hundreds of blog titles at once or upload a CSV file to generate slugs for an entire website migration.
How It Works
1. Cleaning
Removes special characters, emojis, and punctuation marks that aren't URL-safe.
2. Formatting
Converts to lowercase (optional) and replaces spaces with your chosen separator.
3. Optimization
Filters out stop words and numbers based on your configuration.
How to Use
- Enter Text: Paste your title or list of titles in the Input box.
- Configure: Choose your separator (hyphen is standard) and toggle 'Remove Stop Words' for cleaner URLs.
- Copy: Click 'Copy' to grab your optimized slug.
- Bulk Export: Use 'Save' to download a text file if you processed a long list.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a URL slug?
A slug is the part of a URL that identifies a specific page. It's usually the last part, like 'convert-text-to-url-slug' in 'example.com/tools/convert-text-to-url-slug'.
Why remove stop words?
Stop words (a, the, and, of) add length to your URL without adding significant SEO context. Short, keyword-rich URLs are generally preferred by search engines.
Should I use hyphens or underscores?
Google treats hyphens (-) as word separators, but treats underscores (_) as joining characters. For standard web pages, hyphens are strongly recommended.
How are foreign characters handled?
Our tool automatically 'normalizes' accents. For example, 'Café' becomes 'cafe' and 'Über' becomes 'uber', ensuring the URL is safe for all browsers.
Can I convert multiple titles at once?
Yes! Paste a list of titles (one per line) or upload a text file. The tool will generate a list of slugs on separate lines.
Does this remove numbers?
By default, numbers are kept (e.g., 'top-10-tips'). However, you can check the 'Remove Numbers' option to strip them out completely (e.g., 'top-tips').
What happens to emojis?
Emojis and other special symbols are automatically removed to ensure the URL is valid and clean.
Is uppercase bad for URLs?
Generally, yes. While some servers handle mixed case, it can lead to duplicate content issues. It is a best practice to keep all URLs lowercase.
Can I use a dot as a separator?
Yes, you can choose dots (.) or even a custom character. Dots are sometimes used in specific API naming conventions or file paths.
Is my data private?
Absolutely. All processing happens in your browser. No strings are sent to our servers.