How to create a QR code for a video

Tired of sending long video links to friends and family? Want to add a fun, interactive element to your marketing materials? QR codes are the answer! In this guide, we’ll show you how to create a QR code for any video. This will make your videos more accessible and engaging!

Through a file storage service

You can create a QR code for a video by uploading it to a file storage service like Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or similar platforms. In this guide, we’re using Google Drive.

Open Google Drive on your computer. Upload video to your Google Drive. Click on menu (three vertical dots) icon next to the video file in Google Drive. Select Share → Copy link.

Open any QR code generator platform in your web browser. In this example, we are using TQRCG. Paste the Google Drive link of your video into the TQRCG platform Enter url text bar.

The platform will create a QR code for the video you upload to Google Drive. The biggest advantage of creating a QR code for your video files through a file hosting service is that you can keep your files private. You can set privacy settings so that anyone who scans the QR code needs your permission before they can access the video.

Note:You can also create a QR code directly in Chrome.

Using the File QR Code System

Many QR code generator platforms allow you to create QR codes for videos without uploading them to any other platform. This method is suitable for small videos with a file size of a few MB.

QR Code Tiger is one such platform that supports generating QR codes for MP4 files. The platform charges for creating QR codes for videos. However, it also offers a free trial period.

Go to your computer’s web browser and open QR Code Tiger. Create an account and log in (otherwise the platform won’t let you upload a video).

Choose File option from the various options available to create a QR code. Click on Upload file button, browse the video file from your computer and upload. Once the file is uploaded, tap Generate dynamic QR code button.

The platform will generate a QR code for the uploaded file. You can customize your QR code by selecting the pattern, eyes, logo, colors, frame, templates, and QR code file type. Finally, tap Download button to download the final QR code for the video file.

Please note that this method will not work for large videos. Different QR code generator platforms have different rules regarding file types and sizes. So, before you start, check that your video meets the platform’s requirements.

Tip: Do you use Google Lens? Learn 4 ways to scan QR codes with Google Lens on Android and iPhone.

Upload to YouTube and create a QR code for your YouTube video

Go to YouTube in your web browser and log in to your YouTube account. Select Create Button → Upload Video from the top left corner of the screen. Upload a video from your computer to YouTube.

Once uploaded, open the video and tap Share → Copy to get the video URL.

Run the QR Code Generator in your web browser. Paste the URL into Enter url text bar. This will create a QR code for the YouTube video. Click on Charge button to get the QR code for the video.

Creating a QR code for your videos via YouTube is ideal if you want to share your videos with a larger audience. When someone scans the code, it will be taken directly to the YouTube video, making it easy for anyone to watch.

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