What is YouTube Chapter Generator?
The YouTube Chapter Generator builds properly formatted video timestamps and chapter markers (00:00 Introduction, 01:30 Overview, etc.) for YouTube video descriptions.
Format timestamp entries, validate minimum 10-second spacing rules, and ensure your first chapter starts at 00:00 for automatic YouTube chapter timeline splitting.
Video Timestamps
YouTube Description Output
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements for YouTube video chapters?
Chapters require a starting timestamp at 00:00, at least 3 timestamps in ascending order, and minimum 10-second chapter length.
Why are my video chapters not showing on YouTube?
Ensure your channel has no active copyright strikes and that your description includes 00:00 as the first chapter entry.
What timestamp formats are supported?
Supports MM:SS and HH:MM:SS timestamp notation.
How to use YouTube Chapter Generator
To generate video chapters:
- Enter chapter title and time offset (minutes and seconds).
- Add chapter lines in chronological order.
- Click Copy Chapters to paste formatted timestamps into your video description.