Can I keep the timestamp in the link?

Yes. If your link includes a start time (the t parameter), it is preserved, so the video opens at the exact moment you chose.

Which tracking parameters are removed?

Everything except the video ID, playlist, and timestamp is stripped — so referral and campaign tags are not baked into your code.

Does the QR code expire?

No. The YouTube URL is encoded directly into the code, so it works as long as the video or channel exists on YouTube.

YouTube Link QR Code Generator

Create a scannable QR code for any YouTube video, playlist or channel.

Turn a YouTube link into a QR code

Paste a YouTube video, playlist, or channel link — or just the 11-character video ID — and get a QR code that opens it instantly. Put it on a slide, a flyer, or product packaging so people can jump straight to your content.

Only the video, playlist, and timestamp parameters are kept; tracking tags are removed. The code is generated entirely in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.