No, uploading your video to YouTube is not required. However, if you're using the QR code generator built into Creator Studio, the link you use must be a valid URL.
What Can I Link to Using Creator Studio’s QR Generator?
Creator Studio’s QR code feature supports any content that has a web address (URL), including:
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YouTube videos
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Vimeo or other video platforms
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School websites or student project pages
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Google Drive or Dropbox links (if shared publicly)
As long as the destination has a working URL, you can link to it.
✅ Note: If your content is stored on a private or restricted platform (like a school LMS or private cloud), make sure sharing permissions are set to “public” or “anyone with the link” so it works when scanned.
Can I Link to Other Things Besides URLs?
Yes—but not within Creator Studio. If you want to create a QR code that links to something other than a URL, such as:
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A plain text message
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A phone number
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An email address
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A contact card (vCard)
You'll need to use a third-party QR code generator.
Free QR Code Generator Options
There are many free tools online that let you generate QR codes for different purposes. One popular (but unaffiliated) option is:
🔗 www.qrstuff.com
These tools often let you download the QR code image, which you can then upload into your Creator Studio project just like a regular image.
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