Video end screens
Add the code to your outro so viewers on a TV or second screen can jump to your channel or next video instantly.
YouTube · Free · No watermark
YouTube QR code generator
Enter your channel or video, style your code, download in high resolution. Everything on one screen — no steps, no sign-up.
Your channel or video
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A @handle, channel link or full video URL all
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Code color
Corner color
Low contrast: phones may not find the code. Pick a darker corner color.
Background
Dot shape
Corners
Center icon
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youtube.com/@you
Type your channel handle to generate your code.
2048px PNG · vector SVG · no watermark
How it works
From channel to QR code in seconds
Everything on this page happens in your browser: nothing is uploaded and nothing is installed.
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Enter your channel
Type your YouTube @handle, or paste a channel link or full video URL. The QR code appears instantly in the live preview.
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Style it your way
Keep the classic YouTube red or pick your own colors, background, dot shapes and corners. Swap the center icon for your logo.
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Download & share
Export a crisp 2048px PNG for screens and social, or a vector SVG that stays sharp at any print size — both free, both watermark-free.
Why it matters
Turn viewers into subscribers
Nobody wants to pause, open YouTube and type your channel name while scrolling through lookalikes. A QR code takes them straight to your channel — point, scan, subscribe.
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One scan, zero searching — the code opens your channel or video directly in the YouTube app or browser.
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Works everywhere — video end screens, thumbnails, business cards, packaging, events, printed ads.
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On-brand by default — the familiar YouTube red and play icon are built in, or restyle it to match your channel art.
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Never expires — the code is static and points straight to your URL, so it works for as long as your channel exists.
2048px PNG export
SVGvector for print
0sign-ups & watermarks
∞codes, free forever
Where to use it
One code, more views everywhere
Put your YouTube QR code anywhere people can point a camera — every placement is a chance to gain a view or a subscriber.
Talks & presentations
Drop the code on your closing slide and let the whole room open your tutorial or demo at once.
Product packaging
Link buyers to unboxing, setup or how-to videos right from the box — fewer support tickets, more watch time.
Business cards
Send new contacts straight to your showreel or channel so they see your work, not just your title.
Posters & flyers
Turn printed promotions into plays — trailers, launches and events are one scan from the big screen.
Shops & showrooms
Place codes beside products so customers watch demos and reviews while they browse in-store.
Guide
YouTube QR codes: what to know before you print
A YouTube QR code opens a video, playlist or channel. Use it on posters, packaging and slides so people can watch without searching.
Tips for better results
- Link to a playlist for series or tutorials.
- For a product demo on packaging, use the video's link rather than the channel.
- Check that the video is public or unlisted, not private.
A common mistake
Using a link with a timestamp or extra parameters you don't need. Keep the address short so the code stays easy to scan.
Under the hood
What is inside this code
A video link can include a start time with t=. A channel link opens the channel, and a playlist link opens the whole list.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEOID&t=90sLimits and gotchas
- Use the full or the youtu.be link; both open the app when it is installed.
- A video that is private or unlisted can only be played by people who may see it.
- Printed codes cannot change. Point to a playlist if you plan to add videos.
A realistic example
A craft studio prints a code on a kit's instruction card that opens the how-to video at the exact moment the first step starts, by adding t=45s to the link.
FAQ
YouTube QR codes, explained
Can the video start at a certain time?
Yes. Add a start time to the link, for example &t=90s, before you paste it.
Should I link to the video or to my channel?
Link to the video when the print is about it, and to the channel or a playlist when you will add more.
How do I make a QR code for my YouTube channel?
Type your channel @handle in the generator above — that's it. The code is created instantly and points to youtube.com/@yourchannel. Style the colors, shapes and center icon if you like, then download it as PNG or SVG.
Can I make a QR code for a single video?
Yes. Paste the full video URL (or a youtu.be short link) into the field and the code will open that exact video. The same works for playlists and Shorts.
Is this YouTube QR code generator really free?
Yes — completely. No sign-up, no watermark, no scan limits and no expiry. You can create and download as many codes as you want, for personal or commercial use.
What happens when someone scans the code?
Their phone opens your channel or video — in the YouTube app if it's installed, otherwise in the browser. From there, subscribing or watching is a single tap.
Will the code stop working if I change my handle?
The code encodes your channel URL, so if you change your @handle the old link — and the code — will stop working. Just generate a new code with the new handle; it takes a few seconds.
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Guides and ideas
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Ready to grow your channel?
Your YouTube QR code takes about ten seconds — and it's completely free.