How to Add Chapters to YouTube Videos. Chapters Explained!

What are YouTube chapters? How are they different from timestamps? How to add chapters to YouTube videos? If you are confused and want to learn how to use the new YouTube feature, watch this video where Jan from @So geht YouTube discusses all of these topics.

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0:00 - Intro
0:10 - YouTube Chapters
0:45 - What are YouTube chapters?
1:17 - How to add chapter markers?
2:42 - When are changes updated?
3:02 - How to disable chapters?
3:21 - Are chapters available in my country?


You probably know this problem: it’s hard to keep the attention of viewers, especially with longer videos. There might be a part later in the video that is interesting to viewers but how should they know? This is where the new YouTube chapter markers can help.

What are YouTube chapters?

Chapters are generated based on the timestamps that creators include in their video's description.
Timestamps have pretty much always been on YouTube. But what's new is that you can see certain parts of a video once you hover over the timeline of a video. This feature has been tested for some time and is now officially rolled out to everyone.

How do I add chapter markers to my videos?

1) You need to add timestamps to your description. You can do this while uploading your video or later when editing it. It’s possible to add timestamps directly on YouTube or you can use tubics video editor (sign up for a 14-day free trial here: https://app.tubics.com/sign-up). The structure for timestamps is the following:

00:XX - Text
00:XX - Text
00:XX - Text

It's very important that you put the zero timestamp first. Otherwise, it's not going to work. This needs to be the first timestamp!

These are the exact timestamps when each chapter starts. You can put little dashes afterward or you can just do a single space. This doesn't matter because YouTube will just take the text afterward.

2) Update changes on YouTube.
Once you open a video on YouTube, you will see the chapters.

When are changes updated?

Usually immediately after you made them. If they don't update immediately, YouTube says that they will update in the next 24 hours. If they don't, make sure you formatted your timestamps correctly.

Can I disable YouTube chapters?

Yes, you can! Just change the first time code from zero seconds to something else.

Are chapter markers available in every country?

According to YouTube, yes, they are. They are available in every country and every language. Warning! The chapter text will only be in the language of the creator. They are not going to be translated.

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