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URL Rewriting Tool

Generate URL rewrite rules for .htaccess.

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🔗 URL Rewrite Generator

Convert dynamic URLs to SEO-friendly clean URLs. Generate rewrite rules for Apache, Nginx, and IIS servers.

Enter your dynamic URL with query parameters
Choose how your clean URL should be structured
Select your web server for the appropriate rule format

💡 Example Patterns

Blog Post
From:
post.php?id=123
To:
post-php-id-123
Product Page
From:
product.php?id=456
To:
product-php-id-456
Category
From:
cat.php?name=shoes
To:
category/shoes

💡 Why Use Clean URLs?

  • Better SEO: Search engines prefer clean, descriptive URLs
  • User-Friendly: Easy to read, remember, and share
  • Higher CTR: Clean URLs in search results get more clicks
  • Professional: Makes your website look more trustworthy
  • Security: Hides sensitive query parameters from users
  • Analytics: Easier to track and analyze in Google Analytics

📚 URL Rewriting Best Practices

  • Keep it Short: Aim for URLs under 60 characters
  • Use Hyphens: Separate words with hyphens, not underscores
  • Lowercase Only: Always use lowercase letters
  • Avoid Special Characters: Stick to letters, numbers, and hyphens
  • Descriptive: URL should indicate page content
  • No Parameters: Remove ?id=, ?page=, etc.
  • Test Thoroughly: Verify rewrite rules work before going live
  • 301 Redirects: Redirect old URLs to new ones for SEO

About URL Rewriting Tool

Everything you need to know about using URL Rewriting Tool effectively.

What this tool does

URL Rewriting Tool helps you generate url rewrite rules for .htaccess. Use it when you want quick, reliable output without installing software. It’s built for everyday technical work—writers, marketers, and site owners who want to move from draft to publish-ready content faster.

Why it matters

On this page, you can run URL Rewriting Tool in seconds: paste your input, click run, and copy the result. Keeping this step lightweight matters for SEO because consistent formatting, clearer writing, and better on-page signals help search engines understand your pages—and help users stay longer.

  • Save time: get results instantly instead of manual checking.
  • Improve quality: spot issues before you publish and refine confidently.
  • Stay consistent: use the same rules across posts, pages, and campaigns.
  • SEO-friendly workflow: pair with related tools to polish titles, descriptions, and structure.

Common use cases

Here are practical ways people use it:

  • Drafting blog posts, landing pages, and product descriptions.
  • Cleaning up content before publishing or sharing with a team.
  • Validating updates during on-page SEO audits and content refreshes.

Pro tip

Tip: run URL Rewriting Tool first, then move to complementary tools (meta title/description, slug cleanup, and checks) to ship a complete, optimized page.

FAQ

Is URL Rewriting Tool free to use?
Yes. URL Rewriting Tool runs in your browser/server without requiring an account, so you can use it anytime.
Do you store my data in URL Rewriting Tool?
No. Your input is processed to produce the result and isn’t meant to be permanently stored.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The page layout is responsive and works well on phones, tablets, and desktops.
What input formats are supported?
Most tools accept plain text or simple fields. Paste your content and run the tool to get results instantly.
How accurate are the results?
Results are computed from your input using standard rules for this type of tool. Always review outputs before publishing.
Can I combine this with other SEO tools?
Absolutely. Use it along with meta title/description generators, slug tools, and checkers for a cleaner workflow.
Why is this useful for SEO?
Better content and cleaner technical setup improve readability, relevance, and crawlability—key pieces of SEO.
Is there a limit to how much I can process?
You can process typical content sizes. For very large inputs, split content into smaller chunks for best performance.
Any tips for best results?
Use the output as a draft, then refine for clarity, intent, and human readability before publishing.

Related tools

Pro tip: pair this tool with XML Sitemap Generator and Schema Markup Generator for a faster SEO workflow.