urlify
Convert non-ASCII text into URL-safe slugs with this PHP transliteration library.
About urlify
urlify is a PHP library that converts non-ASCII characters into URL-safe slugs and transliterated text. It provides methods for URL slugs, file-name filtering, and plain transliteration, with language-specific maps and options to add custom character replacements and remove specified words.
It is installed with Composer and called from PHP code. Symbols without a transliteration can be omitted or replaced with a specified character.
Key features
- Generate URL slugs from non-ASCII text via URLify::slug
- Filter file names while preserving extension via URLify::filter
- Transliterate characters without slug formatting via downcode
- Prioritize language-specific transliteration maps, e.g. German or Turkish
- Add custom character replacements with add_chars method
- Remove specified words from slugs with remove_words
Best for: PHP developers who need URL slugs or transliterated file names from multilingual text.
Good for
- Handles transliteration maps for many listed languages plus additional coverage via ASCII::to_transliterate()
- Offers separate methods for URL slugs, file names, and plain transliteration
- Supports custom character mappings and custom word-removal lists
Watch out for
- Some symbols have no transliteration and are omitted or replaced
- Installation and use described for PHP with Composer autoloader
urlify at a glance
- Website
- github.com/jbroadway/urlify
- Category
- Marketing & SEO › SEO & Web Analytics
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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urlify FAQ
How do I install urlify?
Run composer require jbroadway/urlify and include Composer's autoloader.
How do I create a slug for a file name?
Use URLify::filter(), for example filtering foto.jpg text with length and language options.
Can I customize transliteration?
Yes, add characters with URLify::add_chars() and add words to remove with URLify::remove_words().
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