Link Generator — 50 Free Link Builders

Build any link a business needs in seconds: short URLs, QR codes, WhatsApp click-to-chat, UTM campaign links, Google review and Maps links, direct Drive and Dropbox downloads, payment links, meeting links and app store links. Everything runs in your browser — no signup, no tracking, nothing stored.

Marketing & Tracking

Social & Messaging

WhatsApp Link Generator

Create wa.me links that open a WhatsApp chat with a pre-filled message.

Mailto Link Generator

Build mailto links with subject, body, CC, and BCC fields pre-filled.

YouTube Link Generator

Turn any YouTube video into a share link that starts at a chosen timestamp.

Discord Invite Link Generator

Build a tidy discord.gg invite link from an invite code so you can share it anywhere.

Instagram Link Generator

Create Instagram profile, post or direct message links from a username or shortcode.

Facebook Share Link Generator

Generate a Facebook sharer link that opens a pre-filled share dialog for any page.

Telegram Link Generator

Build t.me links to a Telegram username, channel, or a pre-filled share message.

LinkedIn Link Generator

Create LinkedIn profile, company page or article share links in one click.

TikTok Link Generator

Build TikTok profile or video links from a username and video ID.

X (Twitter) Share Link Generator

Create an X share link that opens the composer with your text, URL and hashtags already filled in.

Reddit Share Link Generator

Generate a Reddit submit link with the title and URL pre-filled, optionally targeting a subreddit.

Pinterest Share Link Generator

Build a Pinterest Pin It link with the source page, image and description pre-filled.

SMS Link Generator

Create an sms: link that opens the messaging app with the number and message pre-filled.

Gmail Compose Link Generator

Build a Gmail compose URL with recipient, subject, body, CC and BCC already filled in.

Unsubscribe Link Generator

Generate an unsubscribe URL or mailto opt-out address with the subscriber identifier attached.

Files & Downloads

Maps, Meetings & Payments

How to use the link generator

  1. 1. Pick the generator

    Choose the tool that matches the platform you are sharing on — WhatsApp, Maps, Drive, an app store or a plain campaign URL.

  2. 2. Fill in the details

    Enter the phone number, place, file URL or campaign tags. Every field is optional unless the platform requires it.

  3. 3. Copy the finished link

    The link rebuilds as you type and is correctly URL-encoded, so spaces and symbols never break it.

  4. 4. Test before you publish

    Open the link once on a phone. Deep links, payment links and app store links behave differently on mobile than on desktop.

How US small businesses use these link generators

Link generator guides

Why a URL shortener still matters in 2026

A shortener replaces a long, parameter-heavy address with a compact redirect. That matters wherever characters are scarce or a URL has to be typed by hand: SMS campaigns, social bios, podcast scripts, packaging and radio reads. Short links also keep printed QR codes visually simpler, because fewer encoded characters mean a lower density pattern that scans from further away.

The trade-off is trust and permanence. A generic shortened domain hides the destination, so pair it with a UTM link for attribution and use your own branded domain for anything customers must trust. For a one-off share, the short link generator is enough.

Direct download links for Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive

Cloud share links normally open a preview page with a sign-in prompt and a download button. That extra step costs conversions on lead magnets, price lists and media kits. Rewriting the share URL into its direct form makes the browser fetch the file itself — the download starts on click, and the same address works inside an img or video tag.

Use the Google Drive direct link generator, Dropbox direct link generator or OneDrive direct link generator. The file must be shared with “anyone with the link”, and very large Drive files still show a virus-scan warning before downloading.

The 10 most useful link generators in 2026

  1. 1
    Short Link Generator

    Instantly shorten long URLs using the free is.gd service. No signup required.

  2. 2
    QR Code Link Generator

    Generate a free QR code image from any URL, text, or contact info.

  3. 3
    WhatsApp Link Generator

    Create wa.me links that open a WhatsApp chat with a pre-filled message.

  4. 4
    UTM Link Generator

    Add utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign, term and content parameters to any destination URL.

  5. 5
    Google Review Link Generator

    Create a one-click Google review link for any business using its Place ID or name.

  6. 6
    Google Maps Link Generator

    Generate Google Maps links for any address, place, or coordinates with optional travel mode.

  7. 7
    Google Drive Direct Link Generator

    Convert a Google Drive share link into a direct download or direct image URL.

  8. 8
    YouTube Link Generator

    Turn any YouTube video into a share link that starts at a chosen timestamp.

  9. 9
    Mailto Link Generator

    Build mailto links with subject, body, CC, and BCC fields pre-filled.

  10. 10
    Add to Calendar Link Generator

    Generate a Google Calendar add-event URL from title, time, location, and details.

Link generator FAQ

What is a link generator?

A link generator is a tool that assembles a valid, correctly encoded URL from the details you enter — a phone number, a place, a file, a campaign — so you do not have to remember each platform's URL scheme or escape special characters by hand.

Are these link generators free?

Yes. All 50 generators are free, require no signup, and build the link in your browser. Nothing you type is stored on our servers.

Do the generated links expire?

Links built from a URL scheme (WhatsApp, mailto, Maps, calendar, app stores) never expire — they encode your data directly. Shortened links depend on the shortening service staying online, so use your own branded domain for anything business-critical.

What is the difference between a short link and a QR code?

A short link is a compact web address a person types or taps; a QR code is a scannable image that contains the same address. Print work usually needs both, so the address is still readable if the camera fails.

Can I make a Google Drive link download instead of preview?

Yes. The Google Drive direct link generator rewrites the share URL into a uc?export=download address, which starts the download instead of opening Drive's preview page.

Do I need UTM tags on every link?

Only on links that arrive from outside your site — ads, email, social, partners. Adding UTM tags to internal links resets the original session attribution and corrupts your reports.

Are these links safe to share with customers?

Yes, as long as the destination is yours. Never shorten a URL that contains a session token, password reset code or personal data, because the shortener sees the full address.

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Once the link is built, send the invoice or track the campaign. Try the invoicing tools, the marketing tools or browse every free tool on the site.