How to Create a QR Code for a Video

By Mehvish Updated August 23, 2024 Reviewed & Updated by Ashish Mohta

Quick Tips

Use a QR code generator that doesn’t expire the code.
Dynamic QR codes are an excellent way to track your link impressions.
You can create a QR code using Adobe Express without creating an account.

Step 1. Upload Video Online

Before you can create a QR code for your video, you need to upload it somewhere. You have many options, such as YouTube, Google Drive, Dropbox, Mega, and other online cloud storage services. So, choose your preferred cloud storage or a video host platform and upload your video.

Step 2. Grab a Public Link

Once you upload your video to a cloud storage service, you should see a share video option. So, use that to grab a public link for your video.

For example, YouTube offers a Share icon in the Creators section and a link to the video’s published content. Similarly, OneDrive allows you to select a video and share it with contacts or create a link.

Finally, convert your public video URL to a QR code; the best option is to use Adobe Express’s free QR code generator. It doesn’t delete your QR codes and offers many options to customize and personalize them.

Step 1: First, go to a Free QR code generator website, like Adobe QR Code generator, and click Create Now.

Step 2: Paste your public video link, and customize or personalize your QR code using the Style and Color format. However, this is optional.

Step 3: Finally, go to File Format, select your preferred download format, and click on Download.

FAQs

1. How can I deactivate my QR code?

Depending on which platform you created your QR code, you may or may not have a way to disable it. If your platform lets you deactivate your QR code, log in, find the QR code in your dashboard, and look for the option to delete or deactivate it.

2. What is the difference between dynamic and static QR codes?

A dynamic QR code can be edited and tracked after printing or sharing with your network. As a result, you can always change or disable the URL of the QR code. On the other hand, static QR codes are permanent and cannot be altered or changed once created. Also, they don’t have any tracking ability.