About This Tool Short URL Restore (also known as URL unshortener, link expander, or redirect tracer) expands shortened URLs from services like t.cn, bit.ly, dwz.cn, and tinyurl.com into their full original destinations. Free to use, no login required. Batch processing supported helping you verify where a link truly leads before clicking, and protecting you from phishing and malicious URLs. ## Core Features 1. Batch processing: Resolve up to 20 short URLs at once paste one URL per line and get all destinations with a single click. Results can be copied instantly. 2. Wide compatibility: Supports all short link services using standard HTTP 301/302 redirects, including bit.ly, tinyurl.com, t.cn, dwz.cn, suo.im, mrw.so, u.nu, and more. 3. Real-time tracing: Follows the full HTTP redirect chain (up to 10 hops) in real time and returns the final destination no third-party caching involved. ## How to Use Step 1: Paste your short URLs into the input box, one per line. Step 2: Click Restore URL. The tool will automatically trace all HTTP redirects and return the final destination. Step 3: Review the results and click Copy Results to copy all outputs at once. Not sure where to start? Click View Example to try it instantly. ## Use Cases Security check: Expand a suspicious short link before clicking to verify the target domain is trustworthy and avoid phishing sites or malicious downloads. Content moderation: Batch-inspect short links in marketing messages, promotional emails, or social media posts to ensure links comply with platform policies. Data analysis: Expand short URLs to extract real domains, path segments, and UTM parameters for traffic source analysis or competitive research. Link archiving: Short link services can shut down at any time. Expand and save the full destination URLs now to prevent dead links in the future. ## FAQ Q: Why do some short URLs fail to expand? A: Some short links use Java Script redirects, Meta Refresh, or require login to proceed (e.g. certain We Chat links). This tool only supports standard HTTP 301/302 redirects and cannot handle those cases. Q: Are the results always accurate? A: The tool sends a live request and traces the actual redirect chain, so results are generally reliable. However, the destination behind a short link can change over time always verify at the time of use. Q: Which short link services are supported? A: Any service using standard HTTP 301/302 redirects is supported, including but not limited to bit.ly, tinyurl.com, t.cn, dwz.cn, suo.im, mrw.so, u.nu, and c.im.