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Paste your links
Copy the share link from any video, Short, channel, or playlist — one per line, one code each.
Scan to watch
YouTube QR Code Generator
Turn an existing YouTube URL into a QR code that opens the video, channel, or playlist after a scan. Paste one link per line, test it on a phone, and download your codes free with no sign-up.
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One existing HTTPS YouTube URL per line — videos, Shorts, channels, or playlists. Each valid link becomes one QR code.
Output settings
Private by default. QR codes are generated locally in your browser and your data is never sent to a server.
Preview
Add data and generate a batch to see the preview.
Your QR codes will appear here
Add data and generate a batch to see the preview.
A simple workflow
How to Make a YouTube QR Code
Links in, scan-to-watch codes out — three steps.
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Style for the surface
Pick a size for your poster, slide, or packaging — keep the contrast high.
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Share everywhere
Download the PNGs and put the codes on anything your audience touches.
No sign-upStays on your devicePNG downloadsOne-click ZIP
Common projects
Where YouTube QR Codes Win Views
Bridge the gap between physical and video.
Creators and merch
Codes on merch, stickers, and end-cards at events turn real-world fans into subscribers.
Product packaging
Link to setup videos, demos, or unboxings right from the box — support tickets drop, reviews rise.
Presentations and events
One code on a slide or banner and the whole room is watching your video in seconds.
Classrooms and training
Worksheets and handouts with codes for each lesson video — one batch covers the whole course.
What to link
Video, Channel, or Playlist?
Match the code to the goal.
Every YouTube link works
Use the URL you already share: video links open specific content, channel links open your channel, playlist links open a series, and Shorts links open the Short. Paste each HTTPS link on its own line.
Optional file names
Use Name,Value on a line to give its PNG a useful file name, or keep automatic numbered names.
PNG and ZIP downloads
Download one PNG from its preview or package every generated PNG into one ZIP file.
Use a share URL such as youtube.com/watch?v=… or youtu.be/… . The generator validates HTTPS YouTube domains and stores the destination URL in the code; it does not shorten or redirect the link.
Before you print
Check Your YouTube Codes Before Sharing
A dead video link on a poster is a view you never get back.
Check the destination URL
Open every existing URL before you print. Confirm the video, Short, channel, or playlist is available to the intended audience and that the link does not require an unexpected login.
Test with real phones
Scan samples with more than one phone or camera app, especially after resizing or placing them in a layout.
Protect contrast and spacing
Keep a clear quiet zone around each code and use strong contrast between the foreground and background.
Scan on a real phone
Test the printed size and contrast with the camera app on iOS and Android. Confirm it opens the intended YouTube destination in the app or mobile browser, then test again after publishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about linking videos and channels, placement, Shorts, expiration, and cost.
How do I make a QR code for a YouTube video?
Open the YouTube video, tap Share, copy its URL, and paste it into the generator. It validates the HTTPS YouTube link and creates a QR code containing that destination; scan it to confirm it opens the right video.
Can I make a QR code for my whole YouTube channel?
Yes — paste your channel URL (youtube.com/@yourhandle) instead of a video link. Scanning opens your channel page, where the subscribe button is one tap away. Playlist links work the same way.
Where should I put a YouTube QR code?
Posters and flyers, product packaging, business cards, presentation slides, event banners, and merch — anywhere people would otherwise have to search your channel name.
Do QR codes work for YouTube Shorts?
Yes — copy the Short's share link and it works like any video link. Scanning opens the Short directly in the app, which makes codes on physical items a real growth channel for short-form content.
Do YouTube QR codes expire?
The QR code does not expire because it stores the YouTube URL directly. It can stop working if YouTube removes the destination, changes its visibility, or the URL itself changes, so test the link before and after printing.
Is this YouTube QR code generator free?
Yes. Paste valid YouTube URLs, generate the codes in your browser, and download PNGs or a ZIP without signing up or adding a watermark.
Ready when you are
Turn physical reach into video views.
Paste your links, generate the codes, and put them everywhere your audience already is.
Create YouTube QR Codes
Printing codes on stickers? See the QR sticker guide