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YouTube Chapters & Description Maker

Build video timeline markers that automatically break your YouTube scrubber into interactive sections — helping viewers find key moments and boosting your video's Google Search visibility.

YouTube Chapters & Description Generator

Official YouTube Chapter Rules: Checking rules...
  • ○ 1. First chapter at 00:00
  • ○ 2. At least 3 chapters
  • ○ 3. Min 10s apart
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How to Add Video Chapters to YouTube (3 Strict Rules)

Follow official YouTube standards to guarantee chapter marks appear on your video.

1

Start at 00:00

Your chapter list must begin with 00:00 as the introductory section.

2

At Least 3 Timestamps

You must include at least 3 distinct timestamps listed in chronological order.

3

10-Second Spacing

Each chapter must be spaced at least 10 seconds apart from the previous chapter.

Chapter Generator FAQ

Answers to common questions about YouTube chapter rules, SEO benefits, and formatting.

YouTube requires 3 conditions for chapters to work: 1) The very first chapter must start at 00:00 (or 0:00), 2) You must have at least 3 chapters in ascending order, and 3) Each chapter must be at least 10 seconds long. If any of these are violated, YouTube disables chapters entirely. Our tool validates and auto-fixes these errors.

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