How to Create a QR Code for a YouTube Video
Generate a QR code that opens a specific YouTube video or channel. Great for presentations and print materials.
Why Link to YouTube with a QR Code?
Video content is far more engaging than text alone. A QR code that opens a YouTube video lets you bridge print and video — put it on product packaging to link to a demo, on a poster to show a trailer, or on a presentation slide to share supplementary content.
YouTube links are universally accessible. The video opens in the YouTube app if installed, or in the browser if not. No special setup required.
How to Create a YouTube QR Code
Use our YouTube QR Code Generator. Enter the video URL or channel URL. You can find the video URL by clicking Share under any YouTube video, or copy it from your browser's address bar. The QR code generates instantly.
For channels, use the full channel URL (youtube.com/@channelname or youtube.com/channel/...). For specific videos, use the standard video URL (youtube.com/watch?v=...).
Pro Tips
Start at a specific time: add ?t=90 to the URL to start the video at 1:30. Link to playlists: use the playlist URL to give viewers a curated experience. Use short URLs: youtu.be/VIDEO_ID creates a smaller, cleaner QR code than the full youtube.com/watch?v= format.
For presentations, display the QR code on your closing slide so the audience can access the video recording, related resources, or your channel after the talk.