YouTube Timestamp Link Generator
Timestamp
Formatted Time
Timestamp Link
Embed Link
How to Use
Paste a YouTube video URL or video ID, then enter the desired start time using the hours, minutes, and seconds fields. The tool generates a shareable link and an embed link that starts at that exact time.
What Are YouTube Timestamps?
YouTube timestamps let you share a video that starts playing at a specific point. The ?t= parameter in the URL tells YouTube to skip ahead to that second. This is useful for sharing the most relevant part of a long video without requiring the viewer to scrub through it.
Common Use Cases
- Sharing a specific moment in a long video with friends.
- Linking to a key segment in a tutorial or lecture.
- Creating chapter markers for video descriptions.
- Embedding a video that starts at the right moment on a website.
- Referencing a specific quote or scene in a discussion.
Tips
- You can use any YouTube URL format — standard, short (youtu.be), or embed.
- Use the separate hours, minutes, and seconds fields to set the exact start time.
- The youtu.be short link format is best for sharing on social media.
- The embed link is useful for inserting videos on websites with a start time.
- You can also just paste a video ID (11 characters) without the full URL.
Privacy
All link generation happens in your browser. No data is sent to any server. The tool does not access or load YouTube videos.
FAQ
What's the difference between the timestamp link and the embed link?
The timestamp link points to the normal watch page (watch or youtu.be format) starting at your chosen time, and is best for sharing. The embed link uses the embed URL format, meant for inserting the video into a website as an iframe.
Is the video URL I enter sent to a server?
No. Link generation happens entirely in your browser, and the URL you enter is never sent to a server. The tool also never accesses or loads the YouTube video itself.
Which YouTube URL formats are supported?
Standard URLs (youtube.com/watch?v=...), short URLs (youtu.be/...), and embed URLs are all supported. You can also paste just the 11-character video ID instead of a full URL.
Can I point to a moment past the one-hour mark?
Yes. Use the separate hours, minutes, and seconds fields to set the start time; internally it's converted to a total number of seconds in the ?t= parameter, so you can start playback at the exact spot even in long videos.
Can I use a playlist or channel URL?
The tool is built specifically for setting a start time on a single video. Enter an individual video URL or video ID rather than a whole playlist or channel URL.