📋 Chapter List — Paste into YouTube Description
📖 How to Add Chapters to a YouTube Video
1
Create Your Chapters
Add chapters using the tool above. The first chapter must start at 0:00. You need at least 3 chapters. Enter the timestamp and a short descriptive title for each section.
2
Copy the Chapter List
Click Copy All to copy the formatted chapter list. The format is automatically correct for YouTube.
3
Paste into YouTube Description
Go to your YouTube video → Edit → Description. Paste the chapter list anywhere in the description. Click Save and YouTube will automatically detect and display the chapters.
4
Wait for Processing
YouTube may take a few minutes to process the chapters after saving. Refresh the video page and the chapter markers should appear on the progress bar.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add chapters to a YouTube video?
Add timestamps to your video description in the format
0:00 Chapter Title. The first timestamp must be 0:00 and you need at least 3 chapters. YouTube automatically detects them and adds chapter markers to the progress bar within a few minutes of saving.What format does YouTube use for timestamps?
Use
M:SS or MM:SS for videos under an hour (e.g. 0:00, 1:30, 12:45) and H:MM:SS for longer videos (e.g. 1:05:30). The first timestamp must always start at 0:00.How many chapters can a YouTube video have?
YouTube supports up to 100 chapters per video. A minimum of 3 chapters is required for YouTube to recognize them. Each chapter must be at least 10 seconds long.
Do YouTube chapters help with SEO?
Yes. Chapters appear as Key Moments in Google Search results, giving your video more visible links in search results. This can significantly increase click-through rates and discoverability. They also improve viewer experience and retention.
Why aren't my chapters showing up?
The most common reasons chapters don't appear are: the first timestamp is not exactly 0:00, you have fewer than 3 chapters, a chapter is shorter than 10 seconds, or the timestamps are not in the correct format. Use this tool to generate a correctly formatted chapter list to avoid these issues.