What is a Text to Slug Converter?

A Text to Slug Converter transforms regular text into URL-friendly strings called "slugs". A slug is the part of a URL that identifies a page in human-readable form. For example, the slug for an article titled "How to Learn JavaScript" would be how-to-learn-javascript.

Privacy First: All conversions happen entirely in your browser. No data is sent to servers, collected, or tracked. Works offline once loaded.

Automatic Transformations

Smart Formatting

Handles all complex transformations automatically:

Converts spaces to hyphens or custom separators
Removes special characters and punctuation
Converts text to lowercase for consistency

Multilingual Support

Converts accented characters seamlessly:

European: é→e, ñ→n, ü→u, ø→o
Vietnamese: đ→d, ư→u, ă→a
50+ languages supported

Who Needs This Tool?

Content Creators

Writers and bloggers creating SEO-friendly URLs for articles and posts.

Web Developers

Building CMS systems, websites, and applications requiring clean URL structures.

SEO Specialists

Optimizing URL structures for better search engine rankings and visibility.

Digital Marketers

Creating landing pages, campaigns, and trackable URLs with consistent formatting.

E-commerce Managers

Generating product URLs and category slugs for online stores.

Anyone

Anyone who needs clean, consistent, and professional-looking URLs.

Table of Contents

1. What is a Text to Slug Converter?
- 1.1. Automatic Transformations
- 1.2. Who Needs This Tool?
2. How to Use the Converter
3. Features
4. Frequently Asked Questions

How to Use the Converter

Basic Usage

Enter Your Text

Type directly in the input area or paste from your clipboard. The tool accepts any text length.

Instant Conversion

Watch the slug appear in real-time as you type. No button clicks or waiting required.

Copy the Result

Click the Copy button for one-click copying, or manually select and copy the generated slug.

Customizing Your Slug

Separator Options

By default, spaces are replaced with hyphens (-). Choose the separator that fits your needs:

Separator	Example Output	Best For
Hyphen `-`	`my-page-title`	SEO Standard
Underscore `_`	`my_page_title`	Programming, databases
Custom	`my.page.title`	Special requirements
None	`mypagetitle`	Compact identifiers

Case Options

Lowercase (default) - Converts all text to lowercase for consistency and SEO best practices
Original - Preserves the original capitalization from your input text

Bulk Mode

Need to convert multiple texts at once? Bulk Mode processes multiple lines simultaneously:

Enable

Toggle Bulk Mode switch

Input

One title per line

Convert

Each line becomes a slug

Export

Copy all or download .txt

Pro Tip: Empty lines are automatically skipped in Bulk Mode, making it easy to organize your input with spacing.

Tips for Better Slugs

Keep It Short

Remove unnecessary words like "the", "a", "and". Shorter URLs are easier to share and remember.

Use Keywords

Include relevant keywords for SEO. This helps search engines understand your content.

Be Descriptive

The slug should hint at the page content. Users should know what to expect before clicking.

Handle Numbers Wisely

Avoid numbers unless essential (like "top-10-tips"). Numbers can make URLs look dated.

Features

Real-Time Conversion

See your slug generated instantly as you type. No button clicks or processing delays.

Immediate feedback
No waiting time
Smooth typing experience

Remove Accents & Diacritics

Automatically strip accents from 50+ languages:

European: French, German, Spanish, Nordic
Vietnamese: Full tonal mark support
Other: Portuguese, Polish, Turkish

Flexible Separators

Choose how words are separated:

Hyphen (SEO standard)
Underscore (programming style)
Custom character or none

Bulk Conversion

Convert multiple texts simultaneously:

Multiple lines, each becomes a slug
Empty lines automatically skipped
Copy all or download as .txt

Persistent Settings

Your preferences are saved automatically:

Separator choice remembered
Case option persists
Bulk mode state preserved

Editable Output

Fine-tune your results:

Edit generated slugs directly
Make manual adjustments
No need to re-type entire text

Works Everywhere

Traditional Tools

Limited Access

Desktop only
Requires internet connection
Fixed interface
Light theme only

This Tool

Universal Compatibility

Desktop, tablet, mobile
Works offline once loaded
Responsive design
Automatic dark mode

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a slug?

A slug is the URL-friendly version of a title or text. It's the part of a URL that comes after the domain and identifies a specific page. For example, in example.com/blog/my-first-post, the slug is my-first-post.

Slugs are designed to be:

Human-readable and descriptive
SEO-friendly with relevant keywords
Free of special characters and spaces
Consistent in formatting (usually lowercase)

Why are slugs important for SEO?

Search engines use URLs to understand page content. A clean, descriptive slug provides multiple SEO benefits:

Search engine understanding - Helps algorithms determine page relevance and topic
User experience - Users see relevant information in search results before clicking
Trust signals - Clean URLs look more professional and trustworthy when shared
Click-through rates - Descriptive URLs can improve CTR in search results
Social sharing - Better appearance when shared on social media platforms

SEO Best Practice: Include 1-2 relevant keywords in your slug, keep it under 60 characters, and use hyphens as separators.

Should I use hyphens or underscores?

For SEO purposes, hyphens are strongly recommended. Here's why:

Separator	How Search Engines Read It	Example
Hyphen `-`	Word separator	`web-design` = "web" + "design"
Underscore `_`	Word joiner	`web_design` = "webdesign"

Google treats hyphens as word separators, while underscores join words together. This affects how your content is indexed and ranked for search queries.

How does the tool handle special characters?

The tool applies intelligent character processing:

Special characters removed - Symbols like !@#$%^&*()+={}[]|:;"'<>,.?/ are stripped out
Accents normalized - é→e, ñ→n, ü→u, ø→o, å→a
Vietnamese support - đ→d, ư→u, ă→a, ơ→o, plus all tonal marks
Numbers preserved - Digits 0-9 remain in the slug
Spaces converted - Replaced with your chosen separator

Example transformation:

Café & Restaurant: 50% Off! → cafe-restaurant-50-off

What happens to numbers in slugs?

Numbers are preserved in slugs. They're treated as valid characters and kept in the output.

Examples:

"10 Tips for Success" → 10-tips-for-success
"Top 5 Strategies 2024" → top-5-strategies-2024
"24/7 Customer Service" → 247-customer-service

Consider carefully: While numbers are preserved, they can make URLs look dated over time. Use them when they're essential to the content (like "top-10-tips") but avoid unnecessary dates or version numbers.

Can I convert multiple texts at once?

Yes! Bulk Mode allows you to convert multiple lines simultaneously:

Toggle the Bulk Mode switch at the top of the tool
Enter multiple lines of text (one title per line)
Each line is instantly converted to a separate slug
Empty lines are automatically skipped
Copy all results to clipboard or download as a .txt file

Perfect for:

Batch processing blog post titles
Creating product URL slugs for e-commerce
Generating category slugs for CMS
Preparing URL structures for site migrations

Are my texts stored anywhere?

No. Absolutely not. Your privacy is completely protected:

Client-Side Processing

All conversions happen in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is sent to any server.

No Data Collection

We don't store, log, or collect any text you enter. Your data never leaves your device.

No Tracking

We don't monitor what you convert or how you use the tool.

Works Offline

Once the page loads, you can disconnect from the internet and continue using the tool.

Does this work offline?

Yes! Once the page is loaded in your browser, all conversions happen locally using JavaScript. You can:

Disconnect from the internet and continue working
Use the tool on flights or in areas with no connectivity
Process sensitive text without any network transmission
Enjoy the same fast performance without internet latency

Tip: Bookmark this page for quick offline access. Your browser will cache the tool for future use.

Why does my slug look different from what I expected?

The tool applies several transformations to create clean, URL-safe slugs:

Lowercase Conversion

All text is converted to lowercase by default (can be changed in settings)

Special Character Removal

Punctuation and symbols are stripped out for URL safety

Unicode Normalization

Accented characters are converted to their base form

Space Replacement

Spaces are replaced with your chosen separator (default: hyphen)

If you need specific formatting:

Adjust the separator and case settings
Edit the output directly - it's fully editable
Use "Original" case mode to preserve capitalization

Can I use this tool to remove accents from text?

Yes! This tool is excellent for removing diacritics and accents from any language.

Supported character conversions:

Language	Characters Converted	Examples
French	é, è, ê, ë, à, â, ù, û, ç	café → cafe
Spanish	ñ, á, é, í, ó, ú	niño → nino
German	ü, ö, ä, ß	über → uber
Vietnamese	đ, ă, â, ơ, ư + tonal marks	đường → duong
Nordic	ø, å, æ	København → Kobenhavn

For accent-only removal: Use "Original" case mode and space as separator to preserve your text structure while removing only the diacritics.