YouTube Chapter Generator
Turn timestamps and titles into a YouTube chapter list and check it meets YouTube's rules.
How it works
- 1Paste your notes with timestamps.
- 2Fix anything flagged.
- 3Copy the chapters into your video description.
Features
- Finds the timestamp anywhere in each line.
- Formats consistently (m:ss, or h:mm:ss for long videos).
- Checks YouTube's rules: first at 0:00, 3+ chapters, 10 s minimum, in order.
- Runs in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
Why aren't my chapters showing on YouTube?
The list must start at 0:00, have at least 3 chapters, each at least 10 seconds long, in order.
Where do I paste them?
Anywhere in the video description, each on its own line.
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