How to Make a QR Code for a YouTube Video
Quick answer
On YouTube, tap Share → Copy link on the video. Paste it into a website-link QR code (free) and download. On phones with the YouTube app, scanning opens the video in the app.
Step by step
- 1
Copy the video link
Under the video tap Share → Copy link (a youtu.be address). For a channel, copy the channel URL.
- 2
Create a dynamic code
Website-link code (free), or a Video QR code (Pro) to show it on a page with your own title and description.
- 3
Add a call to action
"Scan to watch the 60-second setup video" next to the code.
- 4
Test on a phone
Check it opens the right video.
Make a YouTube QR codeFree plan: 3 dynamic codes, no time limit, no card.
Common mistakes
- Using a private video: scanners see 'Video unavailable'. Use public or unlisted.
- Linking a playlist when you meant one video, or the reverse.
Tips
- Start at a time: add ?t=90 to the link to start at 1:30.
- A dynamic code lets you swap in a newer video later.
Frequently asked questions
Will it open the YouTube app?
On most phones with the app installed, a YouTube link opens in the app; otherwise in the browser.
Can an unlisted video be used?
Yes. Unlisted videos play for anyone with the link, including via the QR code.