Free YouTube QR Code Generator
Create a QR code that opens any YouTube video, channel, playlist, or Short with a single scan. Perfect for product packaging that links to a how-to video, lecture slides pointing to a recording, or a creator's business card sending people to their channel.
Paste the full YouTube URL below — youtube.com/watch?v=..., youtu.be/..., youtube.com/@channelname, or youtube.com/playlist?list=... all work.
Works for videos, Shorts, channels, playlists, and live streams.
Customize Colors
Add Logo (Optional)
Why Use a YouTube QR Code?
YouTube URLs are some of the worst things to type on a phone — long, random video IDs that nobody reads off correctly. A QR code on your product, slide, or printed material removes that entirely. Scan, watch, done.
For product designers and manufacturers, a QR pointing to an unboxing or setup video drastically cuts support tickets and returns. For musicians and creators, putting one on merch and stickers turns physical fans into channel subscribers. For educators, it transforms lecture handouts into self-contained study materials.
Bonus for marketers: the QR's destination is just a URL, so you can A/B test by generating multiple QRs that point to different videos and see which placement drives more views.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I link to a YouTube Short or live stream, not just a regular video?
Yes. Any YouTube URL works — Shorts (youtube.com/shorts/...), live streams, premieres, playlists, and channel pages all encode the same way.
Will the QR open the YouTube app or just the browser?
If the YouTube app is installed, most phones open the link directly in the app. Otherwise it opens in the browser and offers to launch the app.
Can I make a QR code that starts a YouTube video at a specific timestamp?
Yes. YouTube supports &t=90s at the end of a watch URL to jump to a specific second. Build the URL you want, then paste it here.
Will my QR break if I delete or unlist the video?
Yes — the QR contains the URL of the specific video. If the video is removed or made private, the QR will land on a YouTube error page. For long-life printed material, consider linking to a channel or playlist that you control rather than a single video.
Can I add my YouTube logo or brand color?
Yes. Use the color pickers and the Add Logo section to upload your channel art or brand mark. We auto-bump error correction to the highest level when a logo is present so the code stays scannable.