How do you add YouTube chapters?

Put a list of timestamps and titles in the video description. YouTube says the first timestamp starts at 00:00, the list has at least three timestamps in ascending order, and each chapter is at least 10 seconds. A list you add overrides automatic chapters. This page formats that list. It does not upload a video, and the list does not predict views.

Format a chapter list

YouTube's published rules

These three rules are from YouTube Help, Video Chapters, as read on 2 November 2026. The first timestamp starts with 00:00. The video should have at least three timestamps listed in ascending order. The minimum length for video chapters is 10 seconds. YouTube also says a manual list overrides automatic chapters, and that chapters are not available on every video. If a channel does not have access yet, YouTube points creators to Advanced features.

00:00 Hook 00:15 Problem 00:45 Demo

Line	Gap after it
00:00 Hook	15 seconds
00:15 Problem	30 seconds
00:45 Demo	Ends with the video

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Questions about YouTube chapters

How do you add YouTube chapters?

In the video description, list timestamps and titles. The first timestamp starts at 00:00. Use at least three timestamps in ascending order. Each chapter is at least 10 seconds.

What is an example of YouTube chapters?

00:00 Hook, 00:15 Problem, and 00:45 Demo. The first time is 00:00, there are three lines, and the gaps are 15 seconds and 30 seconds.

Does the last chapter need 10 seconds?

The gaps between the timestamps you list need to be at least 10 seconds. The last chapter ends when the video ends. This page does not know the video length.

Is this YouTube chapter generator free?

Yes. It runs in your browser. There is no account and no charge.

Will chapters get more views?

No. This formats a description list. Views depend on the video, the account, and the platform.

Vlozy makes the video and can publish it to the YouTube account you connect. This page only formats a chapter list. See what Vlozy does.