URL Rewrite is a Windows software that is oriented toward web developers. There are instruments for automatically rewriting long URLs based on specific variables, HTTP headers or custom rules. It is important to mention that Microsoft IIS is required to install the application.

Rewriting engine

This tool allows users to quickly build flexible URL rewriting rules with the help of NET Framework providers. Tools for regular expression pattern matching and wildcard mapping are available. It is possible to check information in both URLs and other HTTP headers or IIS server variables.

Generated short links are easy to remember and allow all URLs to follow a consistent host name format. Moreover, such addresses are prepared for indexing by all popular search engines.

Web applications

There are instruments for automatically replacing long URLs created by third-party web apps. Response links can be replaced with a more user-friendly equivalent. You are able to modify URLs directly in the HTML markup file behind a reverse proxy.

Both user and kernel mode caching processes are supported. This functionality is helpful for improving performance and preventing execution errors.

Features

free to download and use;
allows web developers to automatically replace long URLs with short links;
there are instruments for regular expression pattern matching and wildcard mapping;
you can replace links generated by a web application;
compatible with all modern versions of Windows.