How To Create A QR Code For Any Website

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The title of my video and blog is how to create a QR code for any website. In this guide, I will show you how to create a QR code for any website in a few minutes using Canva, and how to use it in your YouTube videos. A QR code is ideal for viewers watching on a TV where clickable links are not easy to access. Viewers can simply point their phone camera at the screen and go straight to your website, offer, or sign-up page.

Why use a QR code in your videos

Viewers on TV cannot click the description easily.
It shortens the path from interest to action.
It works for websites, landing pages, affiliate links, and documents.

What you need

A free or paid Canva account.
Your target URL, for example your website or offer page.
Your video editor (Camtasia is used in this tutorial).

Step-by-step: create a QR code in Canva

Open Canva and either create a new design or open an existing one.
Go to Apps and choose QR Code.
Paste your full URL into the field. Example: https://roybrettononline.com/.
Click Generate QR Code. Canva will place the QR code on your page.
Resize and position it as you like. Keep strong contrast: dark code on a light background.
Download your design. For video overlays, PNG is a good choice.

Free vs paid Canva

Both free and paid Canva accounts can generate fully functional QR codes. Canva Pro simply adds workflow conveniences like brand kit, higher-resolution exports, and additional editing options.

Add the QR code to your video in Camtasia

Open your project in Camtasia.
Go to File → Import → Media and select the PNG with your QR code.
Drag it onto the timeline above your main video track.
Position it, typically bottom-right, and size it so it is easy to scan.
Add a short on-screen prompt if you wish, such as “Scan to visit my website”.
Keep the QR code visible for at least 5 to 10 seconds.

Test your QR code

Export a short test clip and play it on a second screen or TV.
Use your phone camera to scan the code.
Confirm it opens the correct page before publishing your video.

Best practices

High contrast: dark code on a light, uncluttered background.
Avoid placing it under YouTube overlays and watermarks.
Give viewers time to scan. Add it near the start and again near the end if helpful.
Use a clean URL where possible. If you must use a long link, ensure the code size is generous.

Troubleshooting

The code does not scan: Increase its size on screen, improve contrast, or reduce background noise behind it.
Phone struggles to focus: Keep the code on screen longer, avoid animations over it, and test at TV viewing distance.
Wrong page opens: Double-check you pasted the correct URL when generating the code and regenerate if needed.