Timestamp Link Generator
Paste a YouTube URL and a specific time, and get a shareable link that jumps straight to that moment in the video.
Recommended Settings
Pro Tips
- •Both link formats work identically - the short youtu.be version is more compact for sharing, while the full watch?v= version is more explicit
- •When someone clicks the link, YouTube automatically seeks to your specified time instead of starting from the beginning
- •Great for pointing someone to an exact quote, moment, or step in a longer video without making them scrub through it themselves
- •You can also right-click the YouTube player itself and choose 'Copy video URL at current time' for the same result while watching
Most Popular
Most users generate a short youtu.be link for sharing a specific highlight or moment in chat or social media
When to Use This Tool
Send someone directly to the exact part of a video you want them to see.
Link to a specific step within a longer tutorial video.
Reference the exact moment a quote or claim was made in a video.
Point viewers to the best part of a long podcast, stream, or lecture.
How It Works
Extract the video ID from your pasted URL
Convert your entered hours, minutes, and seconds into a total second count
Append that value as YouTube's standard timestamp parameter to both a short and full-length link
100% Private
Files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser.
Lightning Fast
Powered by YouTube URL timestamp parameter (?t=) for optimal performance on modern browsers.
Open Source
Built with verified, open-source libraries. Fully transparent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this actually cue up the video, or just show a timestamp in the description?
It actually seeks the video player to that exact time when the link is opened - it's a real functional timestamp, not just a text reference.
What's the difference between the short and full link?
They point to the exact same moment in the same video - the short youtu.be version is just a more compact alternative to the full youtube.com/watch link.
Can I link to a time beyond the video's length?
You can generate such a link, but YouTube will simply play from the end of the video or show the end screen if the timestamp exceeds the video's actual length.
Is my data sent to a server?
No. The link is generated entirely in your browser.
Does this work on mobile YouTube links too?
Yes, the generated link works the same way whether opened in a browser, the YouTube app, or embedded elsewhere.