Slugify String
Convert any text to a URL-friendly slug. Handles Unicode, removes special characters, and supports custom separators. Free, browser-based.
How to Use
- Type or paste your text into the input box.
- Choose your preferred separator (hyphen, underscore, or dot).
- Toggle Lowercase and Trim options as needed.
- The slug updates in real time — click Copy to copy it.
When to Use Slugs
- Blog post URLs:
/blog/how-to-use-slugs - Product pages:
/products/red-running-shoes - File names:
my-important-document.pdf - Database keys: Unique, human-readable identifiers without spaces.
Consistent slug generation ensures your URLs remain stable and SEO-friendly even when the original title changes formatting or punctuation.
FAQ
What is a slug?
A slug is a URL-friendly string derived from human-readable text. It typically contains only lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens — for example 'hello-world' from 'Hello World!'. Slugs are used in URLs to identify pages, posts, or resources.
How does the tool handle non-ASCII characters?
Common accented Latin characters (é, ü, ñ, etc.) are transliterated to their ASCII equivalents. Characters from other scripts (Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, etc.) that cannot be transliterated are removed.
Can I use underscores instead of hyphens?
Yes. Use the Separator dropdown to choose between hyphen (-), underscore (_), or dot (.).
Is the result safe to use directly in a URL path?
Yes. The output contains only alphanumeric characters and the chosen separator, making it safe for use in URL paths without percent-encoding.