YouTube QR Code Generator

Video explains things print can't: a product demo, a recipe, a tour of a property, or a band's latest clip. A YouTube QR code bridges the two, sending viewers from paper to the exact video or channel you choose. Type an @handle to link a channel, or paste any youtube.com or youtu.be address to link a video, Short, playlist or timestamp. QRPebble keeps pasted links intact, including a t= start time, so the video can open at the moment that matters. Make sure the video is public or unlisted; private videos show an error to anyone who scans.

Design options
Fill in the form to preview your code.

Static code: the data is encoded directly, so it never expires and is not tracked. Need to change the link after printing or count scans? Create a free dynamic code.

How to make it

  1. Enter your channel @handle, or paste a video, Short or playlist link into the target field.
  2. To start at a specific moment, use YouTube's Share → 'Start at' option before copying.
  3. Check the preview, then choose colours and size.
  4. Download and scan to confirm the right video opens.

What gets encoded

A handle becomes https://www.youtube.com/@<handle>. A pasted link is stored as given after normalising to https, so parameters such as t=90 or list= are preserved. Any phone camera can read the result. On phones with the YouTube app installed, links usually open in the app; otherwise they play in the browser. Shorter youtu.be links make a slightly simpler pattern than full watch?v= URLs.

Where people use it

  • Product manuals linking to setup videos
  • Recipe cards and cookbooks
  • Estate-agent window cards with a property tour
  • Band posters and album inserts

Tips before you print

  • Use youtu.be share links; they're shorter than watch?v= URLs.
  • If you might replace the video with a newer cut, make a dynamic code.
  • Check the video isn't set to private; unlisted videos do work from a link.
  • Mention the running time next to the code so viewers know what they're committing to.

FAQ

Can the code start the video at a specific time?

Yes. Copy a link that includes the start time (Share → Start at) and paste it in; the t= parameter is kept.

Will it work for YouTube Shorts?

Yes. Paste the Short's link; it's a normal youtube.com URL.

Can I link a playlist?

Yes. Paste the playlist URL containing list=.

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