OptiDrop

YouTube Timestamp Link Generator

Create clickable YouTube links with timestamps. Generate shareable links, embed codes, and build a list of labeled timestamps. Supports hours:minutes:seconds format. No upload, no sign-up, 100% private.

Supports youtube.com/watch, youtu.be, and youtube.com/embed URLs

Formats: seconds, MM:SS, or HH:MM:SS

Free Online YouTube Timestamp Link Generator

OptiDrop's YouTube Timestamp Link Generator creates clickable links that start a YouTube video at any specific time. Simply paste a YouTube URL, enter the desired timestamp, and get a shareable link or embed code instantly.

How YouTube Timestamps Work

YouTube supports timestamps through the ?t= or &t= URL parameter, where the value is the number of seconds from the start of the video. For example, ?t=90 starts the video at 1 minute and 30 seconds. This tool handles the conversion for you.

Supported URL Formats

This tool accepts all common YouTube URL formats including youtube.com/watch?v=ID, youtu.be/ID, and youtube.com/embed/ID. It automatically extracts the video ID and generates the correct timestamped link.

Build a Table of Contents

Use the "Add to List" feature to build a complete table of contents for any YouTube video with multiple labeled timestamps. This is perfect for creating video chapter guides, study notes, or shareable reference lists. Copy the entire list at once to share with others.

Frequently Asked Questions

Paste a YouTube video URL, enter the time in hours:minutes:seconds format (e.g., 1:30:00 or 2:15), and click Generate. The tool creates a clickable link with the ?t= parameter that will start the video at your specified time.
You can enter time in multiple formats: seconds only (e.g., 90), minutes:seconds (e.g., 1:30), or hours:minutes:seconds (e.g., 1:30:00). The tool automatically converts all formats to the correct ?t= parameter in seconds.
Yes! After generating a timestamp link, click 'Add to List' to save it with an optional label. You can build a full table of contents for a video with multiple timestamps and labels, then copy the entire list at once.
A YouTube link (e.g., youtube.com/watch?v=ID&t=60) opens the video on YouTube's website starting at the specified time. An embed code is an iframe HTML tag that displays the video directly on your own website or blog, also starting at the specified time.

Last updated: June 2026