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Can I include a video from YouTube or an mp4 file in a QR Code?

Can I include a video from YouTube or an mp4 file in a QR Code?

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Summary

Yes, simply redirect to a video URL in a QR Code and the users can play the video on their mobile phone right after scanning the QR Code.

How to create a Video QR Code

1. Login into your account

Please log into your account on our QR Platform.

Login

Login
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2. Create a new dynamic QR Code

Click Create QR Code to open the QR Code Generator.
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Hit "Create QR Code" on top of your Dashboard.
Screenshot with Button "Create QR Code" in List view
Or click "Create QR Code" on top of your list of QR Codes...

3. Choose Youtube QR Code

In the list of QR Code types to the left, choose the YouTube QR Code.

List of QR Code types with the selected type YouTube
Choose the YouTube QR Code

4. Enter the necessary data and create your QR Code

Have the YouTube-URL or video ID ready. Remember, you can also add a timestamp to start your video from when copying the URL in YouTube.

Now, paste it into the appropriate field and hit Create QR Code.

Input form for the video URL of the YouTube video
Enter and Create

Congratulations - your Video QR Code is good to go!

Whether the video will launch in the YouTube App or the browser depends on the used device, QR Code scanner app and browser/device settings - not on the QR Code.

Other video files and services

If you have a Vimeo, Loom or any other video service channel, you can create video QR Codes using these services URLs.

Currently, it is not possible to publish video files in your media section. However, you can also create a simple dynamic QR Code and redirect to an MP4-file hosted on your or any other server.

Last update 2 weeks ago