URL Expander
Unshorten links safely

Reveal the real destination behind any shortened link before you click. Expand Bitly, TinyURL, t.co, and custom branded short links with instant previews.

Unshorten URLsPreview final domainSSL-protectedNo account needed

Expand a shortened URL

Safe server-side preview

Why use this URL expander?

Instant unshortening

Paste a link and see the final destination in seconds. Great for checking marketing, QR, and social redirects.

Safer previews

Inspect the target domain and HTTP status without visiting the site. Avoid phishing or malicious destinations.

SEO-friendly insights

Confirm canonical destinations, landing pages, and redirect chains before publishing or sharing links.

How it works

Expanding a shortened link is simple. Just paste, expand, and review the final URL with all the context you need.

1

Paste

Drop any shortened URL from Bitly, TinyURL, t.co, or custom short domains.

2

Expand

The server safely follows redirects and reveals the final destination URL with status codes.

3

Review

Copy the expanded link, inspect the domain, and open it in a new tab when you are ready.

What people say

LK

Lauren Kim

Security Analyst

"Fast, clear URL previews help our team vet shortened links before they hit production. Simple and reliable."

DM

Diego Martinez

Growth Marketer

"I use this URL expander daily to confirm campaign redirects and make sure final landing pages are correct."

PN

Priya Nair

Product Manager

"Great for QA. We can quickly see the end destination of onboarding links without clicking through unknown domains."

Frequently asked questions

What does the URL Expander do?

It unshortens any http or https link, follows safe redirects, and shows you the final destination URL along with HTTP status, domain, and redirect count.

Which short links are supported?

Bitly, TinyURL, t.co, goo.gl, ow.ly, is.gd, buff.ly, rebrand.ly, and most custom branded short domains are supported as long as they use http or https.

Is the link expansion safe?

Yes. The server resolves the link and returns the final URL so you can review it before visiting. We do not render or execute third-party scripts.

Does this affect SEO?

No. This tool is for inspection and preview. It simply reveals the final URL so you can decide whether to use it in content, campaigns, or redirects.

Do I need an account?

No account or registration is required. Paste a link, expand it, and copy the destination for free.

How many redirects can be followed?

Up to five redirect hops are inspected to prevent unsafe or infinite redirect loops. You will see how many hops were detected.