YouTube Tools
YouTube Timestamp Link Generator
Generate a YouTube link that jumps straight to a specific timestamp, from any video URL or ID.
How to use it
- Paste a YouTube URL (watch, youtu.be, shorts, or embed) or just the video ID.
- Enter the timestamp you want the link to start at, as hh:mm:ss, mm:ss, or plain seconds.
- Copy either the short youtu.be link or the full youtube.com link.
About this tool
Create a link to a YouTube video that starts playback at an exact timestamp, in both the short youtu.be and full youtube.com link forms.
Frequently asked questions
- Which URL formats are supported?
- Standard watch URLs, youtu.be short links, Shorts links, embed links, or a bare 11-character video ID.
- What timestamp formats work?
- hh:mm:ss (1:02:03), mm:ss (2:03), or a plain number of seconds (123) - all are accepted.
- What's the difference between the two links?
- Both start playback at the same timestamp - the short youtu.be link is shorter to share, and the full youtube.com/watch link is the standard long-form URL.