Free YouTube Chapter & Timestamp Generator

Welcome to the YouTube Chapter Generator on MyToolsPack. YouTube chapters break up a video into digestible segments, adding visual markers to the player progress bar and helping viewers jump directly to the most relevant information.

YouTube Video Chapter Rules

• Starts at Zero: The very first timestamp must start at 00:00. If omitted, our generator automatically adds 00:00 Intro.
• Minimum Chapter Count: Your video must contain at least 3 distinct chapters listed in chronological order.
• Minimum Duration: Each individual chapter segment must be at least 10 seconds long.
• Google Search Indexing: Properly formatted timestamps allow Google Search to feature your video in "Key Moments" rich snippets, driving additional search traffic.

How to Add Chapters to Your Video

1. Paste Timestamps: Enter your timestamps and segment titles into the text box above (e.g., 02:15 Topic Title).
2. Format & Validate: Click "Format Chapters" to clean up formatting errors and verify YouTube compliance.
3. Paste into YouTube Studio: Copy the output block and paste it directly into your video description in YouTube Studio.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why aren't my chapters showing up on my video?
If chapters fail to display, ensure your channel has no active copyright strikes, the video has at least 3 timestamps starting at 00:00, and the video duration is longer than 2 minutes.