Free YouTube Timestamp Link Generator

Instead of telling someone to “skip to 12:34”, send a link that starts playing right there. This generator takes any YouTube video URL and a timestamp, then builds shareable links with the t= parameter in both short (youtu.be) and full (watch) formats.

Accepts seconds, mm:ss, hh:mm:ss, or 1h2m3s style.
Private by design. This tool runs 100% in your browser — nothing is uploaded to any server.

How to Use the YouTube Timestamp Link Generator

  1. Paste the YouTube video URL.
  2. Enter the start time as seconds, mm:ss, hh:mm:ss or 1h2m3s.
  3. Click Generate timestamp link, then copy or open the link to test it.

Features

Accepts timestamps as seconds, mm:ss, hh:mm:ss, or 1h2m3s style. Generates both the compact youtu.be?t= link and the full watch?v=&t= link, each with copy and Open buttons to test the exact start point.

Benefits & Use Cases

Timestamp links are perfect for referencing a specific moment in tutorials, podcasts, sports highlights, and long talks. Recipients land exactly where you mean, with no scrubbing.

Tips

Double-check the start point with the Open button — being a few seconds early is better than late, so viewers catch the lead-in. Times are converted to whole seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do YouTube timestamp links work?

They add a t= parameter (in seconds) to the URL, such as ?t=754s. YouTube’s player reads it and starts playback at that point.

What time formats can I enter?

Plain seconds (754), mm:ss (12:34), hh:mm:ss (1:23:45), or 1h2m3s style — all are converted to seconds automatically.

Which link format should I share?

The short youtu.be?t= link is tidier for chats; the full watch?v=&t= link is more explicit. Both start at the same moment.

Do timestamp links work on mobile?

Yes. The YouTube app and mobile site both honor the t= parameter.

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