Question 1

Is SnapCut free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SnapCut is completely free. There are no premium plans, no ads, and no hidden charges. You can shorten unlimited URLs at zero cost, forever.

Question 2

Do I need to create an account to shorten a URL?

Accepted Answer

No account or sign-up is required. Just paste your long URL into the input box, click Shorten, and your short link is ready instantly.

Question 3

Do SnapCut short links expire?

Accepted Answer

SnapCut links are permanent and never expire. Once created, your short link will work indefinitely — share it anywhere, anytime.

Question 4

Does SnapCut store my personal data?

Accepted Answer

SnapCut does not collect personal data. Your link history stays in your browser's localStorage. The only data stored in our database is the short code, original URL, creation timestamp, and a click counter. No IP addresses or user identifiers are stored.

Question 5

Which platforms does SnapCut work with?

Accepted Answer

SnapCut works with any valid URL — YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, and all major platforms. It runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet, or mobile with no app download needed.

Question 6

How does SnapCut shorten URLs?

Accepted Answer

SnapCut generates a unique 6-character code for your URL and stores it in Firebase Realtime Database. When someone visits your short link, they are instantly redirected to the original URL. The entire process takes under 100ms.