From print to play instantly
Bridge physical and video content
Create QR codes that open videos on YouTube, Vimeo, or any platform. Turn packaging, posters, and print materials into interactive experiences.
Set QR code destination
Select a template
- Add UTM codes
- Track every scan
- Edit links after publishing
Bring print materials to life
Add QR codes to packaging linking to unboxing videos, tutorials, or assembly instructions.
Connect print ads to video commercials. Measure which placements drive the most views.
Textbooks and worksheets linking to explanatory videos and demonstrations.
Property flyers with QR codes to virtual video tours and walkthroughs.
Everything you need
YouTube, Vimeo, Wistia, self-hosted videos—if it has a URL, you can make a QR code for it.
Using dynamic QR codes, change which video plays without updating printed materials.
See how many people scanned to watch. Compare engagement across different placements.
Videos open directly in the scanner's browser or app. No friction between scan and watch.
Frequently asked questions
Any video with a public URL works. YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook Video, TikTok, Instagram Reels, self-hosted MP4s—if you can link to it, you can make a QR code for it.
On most devices, scanning a YouTube QR code will offer to open the video in the YouTube app if installed, or play in the browser if not. Either way, the user gets to the video seamlessly.
With a dynamic QR code, yes. Update the destination URL anytime and the same printed QR code will play your new video. Great for campaigns with rotating content.
Either works. Full YouTube URLs create slightly more complex QR codes but are perfectly scannable. If you want the simplest possible QR code, you can use a URL shortener, but it's not necessary.
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