Create a QR code for any YouTube video or channel. Download as PNG or SVG. Custom colors, error correction, and auto-clean tracking parameters.
A YouTube QR code is a scannable image that links directly to a YouTube video or channel. Scanning it with any smartphone camera opens the video in the YouTube app or mobile browser instantly, without typing any URL.
QR codes bridge the gap between physical and digital content. They are widely used in marketing materials, business cards, event badges, product packaging, and classrooms to share YouTube content effortlessly.
Copy your YouTube video or channel URL and paste it in the input field above.
Choose your preferred size, color, error correction level, and background color.
Click "Generate QR Code" and preview the result instantly.
Save as PNG (for digital use) or SVG (for print). Both are free with no watermark.
Link to your channel or showreel
Drive traffic to tutorial or promo videos
T-shirts, mugs, stickers linking to your content
Conference presentations, workshops, exhibitions
Link to your latest video in every email
Link to product demos, unboxing, or reviews
Best for digital use - social media, emails, websites, apps. Use 1000px or 2000px for best quality.
Best for print materials - scales to any size without losing quality. Posters, banners, merchandise.
Simplest code, easiest to scan. Use when QR will always be clean and undamaged.
Standard for most uses. Works even if slightly dirty or damaged. Recommended default.
Recommended for print. Survives minor wear, tear, and partial obstruction.
Maximum redundancy. Use if you plan to place a logo on top of the QR code.
Paste the video URL in the generator above, choose your settings, click Generate, and download. The QR code links directly to the video when scanned with any smartphone camera.
YouTube has a built-in QR code for channels accessible from YouTube Studio. For individual videos, third-party tools like this one are needed. Our tool supports both videos and channels with more customization options.
Yes. All QR codes generated here are completely free, have no watermark, and require no sign-up. Unlike competitors like ME-QR and TrueQRCode that require paid plans to remove watermarks, our tool is 100% free.
For print, use at least 1000px PNG or SVG format. A printed QR code should be at least 2cm x 2cm to scan reliably. For large posters or banners, use 2000px or SVG format which scales infinitely without quality loss.
Yes. Switch to the "Channel QR" tab, enter your @handle or channel URL, and generate the code. The QR will link directly to your channel page.
When enabled, it automatically removes tracking parameters like si=, utm_source, utm_medium, fbclid, and other analytics tags from your URL before encoding it into the QR code. This creates a cleaner, shorter URL that is more private and easier to scan.
Error correction adds redundancy to the QR code so it still scans even if partially damaged. Level M (15%) is the best default for most uses. Use Level H (30%) if you plan to add a logo on top of the QR code, or Level L (7%) for the simplest, most compact code.
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