Timestamp Link Generator
Make a YouTube link that starts playing at an exact time you choose. Paste a video URL, enter hours, minutes and seconds, and get a link that starts right there.
How to use
- Paste a YouTube video URL in the box above.
- Enter the hours, minutes and seconds where the video should start.
- Click Generate Timestamp Link and copy the link.
About this tool
The Timestamp Link Generator does one job well: Make a YouTube link that starts playing at an exact time you choose.. Enter your YouTube video URL, hours, minutes and seconds and hit “Generate Timestamp Link” — the tool does the work and shows the result in seconds. It costs nothing, asks for no account, and runs right here on this page.
Most viewers judge a video by its thumbnail before they read the title, so this is a step worth doing properly. The Timestamp Link Generator fits into the last few minutes before you publish, when you want to be sure the thumbnail is right. It is quick enough to use on every video, which is the point — small checks done every time beat a big fix after a video has already gone live.
Here is the whole process, start to finish. First, paste a YouTube video URL in the box above. Next, enter the hours, minutes and seconds where the video should start. Then, click Generate Timestamp Link and copy the link.
The output appears in the result box below the form, ready to copy. Use it as it is for a quick job, or as a base to build on when the wording matters — either way, it saves the blank-page stage. One thing worth knowing: it adds ?t= followed by the number of seconds to the video URL.
- If the result looks wrong, check your YouTube video URL first. Most “broken tool” moments are really a mistyped input.
- Keep in mind that yes, it is completely free and needs no sign-up.
- Check your thumbnail at phone size too: most viewers see it small, and small text disappears fast.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Timestamp Link Generator free?
Yes, it is completely free and needs no sign-up. Paste a video URL and enter the time you want it to start at.
How does a timestamp link work?
It adds ?t= followed by the number of seconds to the video URL. When someone opens the link, the video starts playing from that exact time.
Can I use it with a youtu.be short link?
Yes. The tool keeps your original URL format and adds the timestamp to it.