Want to create clean YouTube chapters with timestamps? This free tool builds a normalized chapter list and optional timestamped links:

  1. Open the YouTube Chapters tool.
  2. (Optional) Paste a video link — we’ll use the ID for timestamped links.
  3. Add rows: HH : MM : SS and a Title for each chapter.
  4. Click Generate — copy the normalized chapter text or download .txt.
  5. If a video was detected, use the With links block (each title + jump link).

Why use it?

  • 🧼 Normalized output — consistent 00:00 Title formatting.
  • 🔗 With-links mode — auto builds timestamped watch URLs.
  • 🛡️ Rule helper — optional minimum duration to avoid too-short chapters.
  • 🌍 14+ languages, no login, instant.

FAQ

What are YouTube’s basic chapter rules?
Usually: first chapter at 0:00, at least 3 chapters, and sensible spacing (e.g., ~10s+). The tool can enforce a minimum duration.

Do I need a video link?
No. You can generate plain chapter text without a link. Paste a video only if you want linkified chapters.

Is this free?
Yes — supported by ads and partners.