Stateless URL encoder
Encode any URL into a self-contained link. The destination is stored inside the link itself as URL-safe Base64 — nothing is saved on our servers, no database row is created, no click is counted.
How is this different from the short link tool?
The main shortener stores your URL in our database and gives you a tiny 6-character code. It's shorter, but it depends on Sniplinks's database staying online.
This encoder is stateless. The full destination URL is packed into the link itself using URL-safe Base64. We never see it, never store it, and the redirect is just a decode-and-go. The trade-off is link length — encoded links are longer than short codes.
When to use the stateless encoder
- You want a link that works without trusting any server's storage.
- You want zero data exposure — not even an anonymous click counter.
- You need a link that can be decoded offline (it's just Base64).
- You're sharing in a context where short isn't a priority.
Need the shortest possible link instead?
Use the database-backed shortener for tiny 6-character codes.
Shorten a URL