Free Text to URL Slug Converter
Updated September 2026
Convert any title or phrase to a URL-friendly slug. Removes special characters, replaces spaces with hyphens, and lowercases everything — free online.
Verified Capabilities
The slug updates instantly with no button press needed.
Converts accented characters (é, ü, ñ) to their plain ASCII equivalents automatically.
Choose your preferred word separator via radio buttons, plus a lowercase toggle.
No stop-word removal — words like "the" and "a" are kept in the slug exactly as typed; you'd need to remove them from your input manually.
Writing, development, and content work all involve repetitive text tasks. The Text to Slug automates this instantly so you can focus on what actually matters.
Convert any title or phrase to a URL-friendly slug. Removes special characters, replaces spaces with hyphens, and lowercases everything — free online. Results are immediate — no waiting, no loading screens, no account required.
Who uses the Text to Slug?
- Bloggers creating SEO-friendly permalinks from post titles before publishing.
- Developers generating unique file names or database keys from user-input strings.
- CMS administrators standardising URL slug formats across migrated content.
Common uses and search terms
The Text to Slug is frequently used for: slug generator, url slug, permalink. Whether you need a quick result or are working through a longer project, the tool handles all common variations without any configuration.
Why use Allio Tools's Text to Slug?
Everything runs locally in your browser. No data is sent to a server, logged, or stored anywhere. The tool is completely free with no usage limits, no premium tiers, and no account required. Available in 11 languages and optimised for all screen sizes, the Text to Slug works on desktop, tablet, and mobile with no app download needed.
See also:Word Unscrambler · Word Counter · Synonym Finder
How the Text to Slug works
Type or paste your title or phrase in the input field.
The slug is generated automatically as you type.
Choose a separator (hyphen or underscore) and toggle Lowercase (on by default).
Copy the slug with one click for use in URLs, file names, or CMS post slugs.
Tips & tricks
- There's no stop-word removal option — words like "the" and "a" stay in the slug exactly as typed. Edit your input text first if you want them removed for shorter, keyword-focused URLs.
- Accented characters are transliterated to their ASCII equivalents automatically (é→e, ü→u) — this happens for every conversion, it isn't a toggle you need to enable.
- The separator choice (hyphen or underscore) and lowercase toggle are the only two customization options — everything else about the conversion is fixed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a URL slug?
A slug is the human-readable part of a URL that identifies a specific page. For example, in https://example.com/blog/my-awesome-post/, the slug is "my-awesome-post". Slugs use lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens only.
Does this tool remove stop words like "the," "a," and "is" automatically?
No — there's no stop-word removal feature. Every word you type is kept in the slug; if you want stop words removed for SEO, you'll need to edit your input text yourself before converting.
What characters are not allowed in URL slugs?
Avoid spaces (use hyphens instead), special characters (#, %, &, ?, /), uppercase letters, and accented characters (é, ü, ñ). This tool strips special characters and transliterates accents automatically.
Should I use hyphens or underscores in URL slugs?
Use hyphens. Google treats hyphens as word separators (my-post = "my" + "post"). Underscores are treated as word joiners (my_post = "mypost"), which can hurt keyword recognition in search. This tool lets you pick either via the radio buttons.
Can I convert non-English titles with accented characters?
Yes. The tool transliterates accented characters to their ASCII equivalents (é→e, ü→u, ñ→n) before generating the slug, using Unicode normalization. This ensures clean ASCII-only URLs.
Is my data safe when using the Text to Slug?
Completely safe. The Text to Slug processes everything locally in your browser. No input data, results, or usage information is ever transmitted to or stored on any server.
Is there a character or word limit for the Text to Slug?
The Text to Slug has no hard character limit — it processes text as large as your browser can handle, typically hundreds of thousands of characters. Very large inputs may be slower depending on your device.
Can the Text to Slug process text in other languages?
Yes. The Text to Slug handles all Unicode text correctly, including accented characters, CJK characters, Arabic, Cyrillic, and emoji. It works with any language that your browser renders, with no additional setup or language packs required.
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