---
title: "Hreflang generator | SEO Skill"
description: "Generate complete hreflang annotations for localized pages as HTML link tags, an HTTP Link header, or XML sitemap entries."
canonical: "https://seoskill.dev/tools/hreflang-generator"
language: "en"
---

# Hreflang generator

Add each language or regional version once. Get the complete reciprocal set as HTML, an HTTP header, or XML sitemap entries.

## Generated hreflang

Add at least two localized URLs.

## Every localized page needs the complete set

Each language version must reference itself and every other version. The generated HTML and HTTP header output is the same complete set for every page in the group.

Google's [localized page documentation](https://developers.google.com/search/docs/specialty/international/localized-versions) also requires complete URLs and reciprocal links. One page pointing to another without a return link can be ignored.

## Choose one implementation method

HTML tags, HTTP headers, and XML sitemaps are equivalent methods for Google Search. Pick the one your team can keep accurate. Maintaining the same annotations in three places creates more chances for them to drift.

## Use language, script, and region codes carefully

Start with a two-letter language code such as `en` or `fr`. Add a region only when the page genuinely targets it, such as `en-GB`. Script values such as `zh-Hant` are also accepted, and `x-default` can point unmatched users to a language selector or fallback page.

## Keep canonicals aligned with localized URLs

Each localized page normally needs a canonical that represents that same localized version. The [canonical tag checker](https://seoskill.dev/tools/canonical-checker) can inspect the HTML before you publish the hreflang set.

## Your URLs stay in the browser

The generator validates and formats the entries in this browser tab. It does not fetch the URLs or upload the list.