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Paste a YouTube URL, enter a time, and instantly generate a shareable link that starts exactly where you want.
Paste multiple timestamps and labels to generate a ready-to-share list. One per line, like 00:32 Intro.
Supports watch, youtu.be, and Shorts links.
Use hh:mm:ss or simply type seconds.
Get a clickable link or a shareable timestamp list.
Pick the method that fits your workflow: manual, YouTube share, or this generator.
Add ?t=90 or &t=1m30s to the URL. This is reliable when you can edit the link directly.
On desktop, YouTube lets you share a link with a start time using the "Start at" checkbox or by copying the video URL at the current time.
Fastest option when you need a short link, a share-ready timestamp list, or batch output for descriptions.
Use timestamp links for courses, interviews, and live streams.
Jump straight to Chapter 3 without scrubbing.
Share the exact answer you want people to see.
Link viewers to the main announcement.
Timestamped links help viewers jump directly to the moment that matters.
Point people to the exact segment without forcing them to hunt through a long video.
Add context in chats or comments by pairing a timestamp with a short label.
Build a clean list of timestamps for descriptions, recaps, or team notes.
Improve clarity, reduce confusion, and make your timestamp links easier to share.
Add a short label like “Intro” or “Key point” for better context in comments or chat.
The YouTube timestamp format works best as mm:ss or hh:mm:ss.
Timestamp links work in messages, WhatsApp, emails, and social posts.
Use these examples to understand the YouTube timestamp format and link structure.
https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID?t=90
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID&t=90Standard timestamp links are for start times. If you need an end time, use YouTube embed player parameters like start and end in an embed URL.
This guide explains when native YouTube sharing falls short, how timestamp URL formats work, and how to keep links clean across mobile, chat apps, and playlist contexts.
Common questions about timestamp links.
Yes. Copy the timestamp (like 03:12) and paste it into the time field. Add a label to generate a share text.
This tool creates a YouTube timestamp link with the t= parameter, which starts the video at the exact second you specify.
Shorts URLs can be converted to the standard watch link format for timestamping, so the timestamped link opens in the regular YouTube player.
Some mobile apps let you share the current timestamp directly, but it may not be available everywhere. If it is missing, generate a timestamp link here and share it from your phone.
There are apps and extensions that create timestamp links, but a browser tool is usually the fastest option when you want a quick link without installing anything.
Generate the timestamp link, then paste it directly into WhatsApp or any chat app.
Not for link creation. A timestamp link is just a URL with a time parameter, so this free tool is enough for most use cases.
Double-check the video URL and time format. If a platform strips parameters, try the short link format or paste the URL directly instead of using a preview.
The short link format is https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID?t=90. It is compact and works well for sharing.
Yes. If the original URL includes a playlist parameter, keep the checkbox enabled to preserve it in your timestamped link.
Yes. This tool works on mobile browsers and the copy buttons are touch-friendly.
Try our playlist length calculator and thumbnail downloader for more YouTube workflow helpers.