Slug Generator - Clean URL Slugs from Titles or Text

How the slug cleanup works

The generator normalizes Latin accents, replaces ampersands with "and", removes punctuation that is not useful in a path segment, collapses repeated separators, trims separators from the ends, and applies the length limit after cleanup.

Example: Creme brulee & SEO tips: 10 quick fixes! becomes creme-brulee-and-seo-tips-10-quick-fixes.

Assumptions

• Output is designed for readable URL path slugs, not full URL encoding.
• Accented Latin letters are converted with Unicode normalization where possible.
• Stop-word removal uses a small English list and is optional because exact wording can matter for clarity.

Slug best practices

A slug is the readable part of a URL path, so the best version is usually plain, predictable, and easy to type. Keep the important words from the title, remove filler only when it does not change meaning, and avoid dates or temporary labels unless the page is truly time-specific. For example, a buying guide can use a stable topic slug, while a release note or event page may need the year for context.

Hyphens are the safest default because they separate words clearly in most publishing systems. Underscores can be useful for internal tools or file-like routes, but public content usually reads better with hyphens. Before publishing, check that the slug does not conflict with an existing route, reserved word, or category path in your CMS. A slug that looks perfect in isolation can still be confusing if it sits beside a similar archive page.

Once a page has traffic or backlinks, treat its slug as a permanent address. If you need to rename it, create a redirect from the old path to the new one and update internal links at the same time. This protects visitors from broken links and keeps analytics easier to read. Batch mode is useful when planning a site migration because you can compare proposed slugs line by line before changing routes.

Slug generator FAQs

Does this replace URL encoding?

No. Slug generation creates readable path text such as my-page-title. URL encoding escapes characters in a URL or query value. Use the URL Encoder/Decoder when you need percent-encoding.

What maximum length should I use?

Shorter slugs are easier to read and share. A limit around 60 to 100 characters is practical for many page titles, but your CMS or routing convention may be stricter.

Can slugs contain non-English words?

Many Latin-accented characters are converted to ASCII. Scripts that cannot be transliterated by browser normalization may be removed by this simple slug style.