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How to add chapters to a YouTube video

Learn how to break down your YouTube videos into chapters, making them more accessible and easy to navigate for viewers.

Adding chapters to a YouTube video is an effective way to make your content more navigable. Chapters allow viewers to skip directly to the sections they’re interested in, improving the experience and making the video more engaging.

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How to add chapters to videos

Adding chapters is simple and requires only a few steps. Here’s how to break a video into sections.

Steps to insert chapters in YouTube videos

  1. Log in to YouTube Studio with your account.
  2. Select the video you want to edit or upload a new one.
  3. Go to the Details section of the video and scroll down to the description field.

Adding timestamps to the description

To create chapters, add timestamps to the video description in hh:mm format. Each section should have a brief description that previews the content, and the first chapter must always start at 00:00.

Example timestamp format:

00:00 – Introduction
01:15 – Step 1: Access Google Analytics
02:45 – Step 2: Add a new user
04:10 – Assigning roles and permissions
05:30 – Conclusion

Essential rules for YouTube chapters

  • The first chapter must start at 00:00.
  • Each chapter should have a minimum duration of 10 seconds.
  • Avoid adding too many chapters to keep it simple for viewers.

Why chapters improve video visibility

Breaking videos into chapters helps not only viewers but also YouTube’s algorithm understand the content, which enhances visibility and indexing.

By following these simple steps, your videos will be more user-friendly and well-structured. Adding chapters enhances the viewer experience and makes your YouTube channel more competitive.

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