minURL

Reduce the size of URLs

Long URLs that don't fit on one line often aren't clickable after you e-mail them. They can also be tedious to type out on Web-enabled cellphones. minURL squeezes very long URLs like this:

    http://www.cspan.org/watch/index.asp?Cat=TV&Code=CS&ShowVidDays=30&ShowVidDesc=&ArchiveDays=30

Down to a squished, compact URL like this:

    http://www.mercia.net/da42

Enter a URL to squish (it must exist):

minURL Bookmarklet:  Drag the link minURL into your browser toolbar.  Then you can create a minURL URL for any page open in your browser window simply by clicking on the bookmarklet.