QR codes that open the app

Deep Link QR Code Generator

Make QR codes that open the YouTube, Spotify, Amazon or Instagram app when someone scans them, not a mobile web page. Style them with your colors and logo, change where they point after printing, and count every scan.

Premium Features
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  • Deep link enabled
  • Full customization
  • Scan analytics

Trusted by 50,000+ creators and marketers

Scans open in

  • YouTube
  • Spotify
  • Amazon
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • Apple Music
  • WhatsApp
  • Safari
See all 100+ apps

Deep Link Powered

Skip the Browser, Go Straight to the App

Traditional QR codes open links in mobile browsers, forcing users to log in again, navigate cluttered web views, and often abandon before converting. A QR code deep link opens the app instead, where people are already signed in.

4 fewer taps to follow you on Instagram from a printed QR code

Steps after the scan

  • Regular QR code
  • Deep link QR code
Follow an Instagram account
Play a song on Spotify
Buy on Amazon
Counted for someone who already has the app and an account. Each block is one tap or one form field.

  • Direct App Opening

    YouTube videos open in YouTube, Spotify tracks in Spotify, Amazon products ready for 1-click purchase

  • Smart Fallback

    If the app isn't installed, users seamlessly go to the web version. No broken links

  • Works With 100+ Apps

    YouTube, Spotify, Amazon, Instagram, TikTok and many more apps are detected automatically.

  • Track Every Scan

    See where and when people scan and on which device. Add retargeting pixels to reach them again in your ads.

What changes Regular QR Codes LinkTwin QR Codes
Where it opens Opens in mobile browser Opens directly in app
Signed in Must log in again Already logged in
Taps to engage User taps multiple times One scan = engagement
What people do Many users abandon Users stay & convert
After printing The link is fixed forever Change the destination any time
Scans No idea who scanned Every scan counted, with country and device

How It Works

How to Deep Link From a Printed QR Code

A deep link QR code takes about a minute to make. Nothing changes for the people who scan it: they point the camera, tap, and the app opens.

  1. Paste the app link

    Pick Link in the QR code generator and paste a YouTube, Spotify, Amazon or any other link. LinkTwin turns it into a deep link.

  2. Design your code

    Choose colors, dots or squares, the corner shapes and a logo. The preview updates as you go.

  3. Download, print and track

    Download SVG or PDF for print, or PNG for screens. Change the destination later and watch the scans come in.

The LinkTwin QR code editor: colors, eye colors and a YouTube logo, with a live preview of a blue dotted QR code
The QR code editor in a demo account

Customization

Fully Customizable QR Codes

Brand your QR codes to match your visual identity

  • Custom Colors

    A background and a foreground color, plus separate colors for the corner frames and their centers.

  • Gradient Colors

    A start and an end color, vertical, horizontal, radial or diagonal.

  • Logo Embedding

    Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X, TikTok or LinkedIn in one click, or upload your own PNG or JPG. Small, medium or large.

  • Pattern Styles

    Square, rounded, dot, diamond or heart modules.

  • Eye Customization

    Six corner frame shapes and eight center shapes, including square, rounded, circle and diamond.

  • Multiple Formats

    PNG up to 1000 pixels, and SVG or PDF that stay sharp at any print size. Set the margin and the error correction too.

For full brand consistency, put your QR codes on your own domain.

QR Code Types

Generate QR Codes For Any Content

Create QR codes that link to URLs, apps, contact info, and more

Dynamic Edit them after printing, and count every scan

  • URL / Deep Links Most Popular

    Smart links that open apps directly on mobile

    Opens the YouTube app

  • vCard Contact

    Share contact info instantly

    Save contact

  • Email

    Pre-filled email templates

    New message, subject filled in

  • Phone Call

    One-tap calling QR codes

    Call +1 555 0134

  • SMS / Text

    Pre-written text messages

    New text message

  • WhatsApp

    Opens a WhatsApp chat with your message typed in

    Chat opens in WhatsApp

  • Crypto

    A Bitcoin, Ethereum or Bitcoin Cash wallet address

    Opens the wallet app

Static The data lives in the code itself

  • Plain Text

    Encode any text message

    Shows your text

  • WiFi Network

    Connect to WiFi with a scan

    Join "Studio Guest"?

  • Calendar Event

    Add events to calendars

    Add to calendar

  • Static vCard

    A contact card stored in the code itself

    Save contact

  • SMS & Message

    A phone number and a message, ready to send

    New text message

Need a QR code for an app download? Use an App Store link: one code sends iPhones to the App Store and Android phones to Google Play.

Use Cases

Where Deep Link QR Codes Shine

Perfect for bridging physical and digital experiences

Print Marketing

Add QR codes to flyers, posters, and brochures that take readers directly to your content in their favorite apps.

  • Flyers
  • Posters
  • Brochures
  • Magazines

Product Packaging

Include QR codes on packaging that open product tutorials, reviews, or support directly in the relevant app.

  • Labels
  • Boxes
  • Inserts
  • Tags

Business Cards

Modern business cards with QR codes linking to your LinkedIn, portfolio, or contact card.

  • LinkedIn
  • Portfolio
  • vCard

Events & Conferences

Event badges, banners, and signage with QR codes for schedules, speaker profiles, and social follows.

  • Badges
  • Banners
  • Programs

Retail & In-Store

Shelf tags and displays with QR codes that open product pages in shopping apps for instant purchase.

  • Shelf Tags
  • Displays
  • Receipts

Restaurants & Hospitality

Table tents and menus with QR codes for reviews, social follows, or loyalty program signups.

  • Menus
  • Table Tents
  • Receipts

Features

Dynamic QR Codes with Analytics

Track, update, and optimize your QR codes in real-time

Scan Analytics

Every scan of a dynamic code is counted: total and unique scans, country and city, operating system, browser and the hours people scan.

Dynamic Updates

Change where your QR code points without reprinting. Update destinations anytime from your dashboard. Create short URLs that are easy to update and track.

Deep Link Powered

Every QR code is powered by LinkTwin deep links. Users go straight to app content, not mobile browsers.

Geo Targeting

Route scanners to different destinations based on their location. Perfect for regional campaigns.

Password Protection

Add password protection to restrict access. Great for exclusive content or internal use.

Expiration Included on every plan

Let a campaign code stop on a date or after a number of scans, then send people to a page you choose.

Real posts, real people

What people say about LinkTwin links

Every post links to its original source, so you can read each recommendation in context.

Patrick Kelly
Patrick Kelly @pjklife

If you send traffic between apps on mobile, the experience is terrible and often it opens in browser instead of the app on your phone. This tool solves that issue nicely.
HeroVibes
HeroVibes @HeroVibesYT

My man! Try LinkTwin if you haven't already, sends people straight to the app. Not affiliated, just an awesome tool.
Level AFK
Level AFK @LevelAFK

Awesome tool for Instagram creators! IG story links don't open in dedicated apps, like YouTube. Use linktw.in to level-up your links, sending the audience straight to your content on their specific apps, rather than a login-prompt within the IG browser!
Bruno Veiga
Bruno Veiga @realbrunoveiga

Hey @Texas_Miler, you should try linktw.in for when you post YouTube links on IG stories, that way it'll open directly in the app and it's easier for people to like/comment since they're signed in. It's been super useful for me!
Andrea TheoJohn
Andrea TheoJohn @AndreaTheoJohn

Try linktw.in: put your YouTube link in. It makes your YouTube link open DIRECTLY into the YouTube app instead of in video purgatory. @seancannell #SMMW23
Wacco | YT Strategist
Wacco | YT Strategist @WaccoAG

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TubeBuddy
TubeBuddy @TubeBuddy

Let's stop sharing links THE WRONG WAY because it's costing you views and engagement. Instead, copy the link to your video and paste it to this website called LinkTwin. From there, copy the link generated and share it across all your social channels.
Jana Skulova
Jana Skulova @janaskulova

Quick life hack: Use linktw.in to create a link that when shared on Instagram on mobile opens the video in the YT app, not in a web browser. This allows people to interact with your video as opposed to just watching and clicking off.
Nick Theriot
Nick Theriot @nicktheriot_

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Felipe Ortiz
Felipe Ortiz @felipeortizl

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Toolz
Toolz @YesItsMeToolz

This is why I share my YouTube video either with linktwin, so it opens the YouTube App on their phone.
mytogblog
mytogblog @mytogblog

Tool Alert: You're sharing your YouTube links the wrong way on social! Use LinkTwin so your shared links open inside the YouTube app and increase your chances of getting more subscribers.
Vikas Roy
Vikas Roy @thevikasroy

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Ramses
Ramses @ImRamses01

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Nick Theriot
Nick Theriot @nicktheriot_

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Aku EXO reverxe
Aku EXO reverxe @exoh_sarang

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Mo'
Mo' @Morufux229

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Kenta
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MaximusHippopotamus
MaximusHippopotamus @maxhippopotamus

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Miguel Lozada
Miguel Lozada @MLozada

CONTENT CREATOR HACK for YouTube videos! Hate posting link to YT on socials to no likes, subs, and possible shorter retention? Use linktw.in — Generate a link. It'll load up YT videos on YT app!

QR Code Questions

Everything you need to know about deep link QR codes. Contact support

What is a deep link QR code?

A deep link QR code is a QR code that opens content inside an app instead of a web page. Scan a LinkTwin QR code for a YouTube channel and the YouTube app opens on the channel, where people are already signed in and can subscribe with one tap. If the app is not installed, the same code opens the web page.

What makes LinkTwin QR codes different?

Most QR code generators send every scan to a mobile browser. A LinkTwin QR code holds a deep link, so the scan opens the right app for YouTube, Spotify, Amazon, Instagram, TikTok and 100+ other apps, and website links open in the phone's real browser.

How do I deep link from a printed QR code?

Create a dynamic Link QR code in LinkTwin and paste the app link you want, for example a YouTube video, a Spotify playlist or an Amazon product. Style it, download it as SVG or PDF for print, and put it on your poster, flyer or packaging. Every scan goes through your LinkTwin link and opens the app.

Can I customize the QR code design?

Yes. Choose a background and foreground color or a gradient, color the corner eyes, pick dot, rounded or square modules and the shape of the eyes, and add a logo: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X, TikTok or LinkedIn, or upload your own. You can also set the margin and the error correction level. All design options are included on every plan.

Can I change where my QR code points after printing?

Yes, with a dynamic QR code. It holds a short link, so you can change the destination in your dashboard at any time and the printed code keeps working. Static codes (text, WiFi, event, static vCard) store their data in the code itself, so they cannot change after you print them.

Can I track QR code scans?

Yes. Dynamic QR codes count every scan, with unique scans, country and city, operating system (iOS, Android and more), browser, language and the hour people scan. The history you see depends on your plan: 14 days on the free plan and more on paid plans.

Which tool tracks QR codes and deep links?

LinkTwin does both in one place. The same dashboard creates deep links and dynamic QR codes, opens each scan or tap in the right app, and shows the clicks and scans for every link. See the click analytics.

What if the app isn't installed?

LinkTwin QR codes include smart fallback. If the user doesn't have the app installed, they'll be seamlessly redirected to the web version of the content. Desktop users are also automatically directed to the appropriate web experience.

What file formats can I download?

PNG, SVG and PDF. PNG downloads are up to 1000 pixels wide, which is plenty for screens and small prints. For posters and packaging use SVG or PDF: they are vector files, so they stay sharp at any size.

Can a QR code open the App Store or Google Play?

Yes. Make a QR code for an App Store link and each phone goes to its own store: iPhones to the App Store, Android phones to Google Play. It is a good fit for posters and packaging that should lead to an app download.

Is the QR code generator free?

Yes. QR codes are included on every plan, with all the design options and scan counts. On the free plan, dynamic QR codes can point to the 100+ supported apps and to popular websites, and scans count toward the free plan's 500 clicks a month. Paid plans add any destination, longer scan history and more clicks, and your own domain comes from the Medium plan. See pricing.

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