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Text to Slug Converter – Convert Text to URL-Friendly Slugs
Instantly convert any text into a clean, URL-friendly slug using our free Text to Slug Converter. Just enter your text and click convert — perfect for SEO, web development, or blog publishing.
📌 What is a Slug in URLs?
A slug is the part of a URL that identifies a specific page using readable keywords. It typically follows the domain name and describes the page’s content in a clean, lowercase, hyphen-separated format.
🎯 Key Features of Our Slug Converter
- Convert text to lowercase, hyphenated slugs
- Remove special characters, symbols, and extra spaces
- Real-time conversion with one click
- Perfect for blog titles, product names, or SEO URLs
- Free and works entirely in your browser
📐 How Slug Conversion Works
slug = text.toLowerCase().replace(/[^a-z0-9]+/g, '-').replace(/^-+|-+$/g, '')- Lowercasing: Converts all characters to lowercase.
- Hyphenation: Replaces spaces and special characters with hyphens.
- Cleanup: Removes leading/trailing hyphens and ensures readability.
💡 Best Practices for Slug Usage
- Keep it short: Use clear, concise keywords relevant to the content.
- Avoid stop words: Words like "the", "and", "of" can be removed for clarity.
- Use hyphens: Separate words with hyphens (not underscores) for better SEO.
- Stay lowercase: Lowercase slugs are more consistent and readable in URLs.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is a slug used for?
A slug is used in URLs to identify and describe a specific page. It improves readability and SEO by using human-friendly keywords instead of random characters.
Can I use spaces or special characters in a slug?
No, slugs should not contain spaces or special characters. Our tool replaces them with hyphens to make the URL safe and readable.
