Video Timestamp Formatter
Make your videos searchable. Chapters help the YouTube algorithm index your content and improve your Google search presence.
Enter one per line. Format: Time - Label (e.g. 05:40 - The Big Secret)
Why Timestamps are SEO Gold
When you add timestamps to your description, YouTube turns them into "Video Chapters." These chapters appear in Google Search results as "Key Moments," allowing users to click directly into a specific part of your video from a search page.
Additionally, chapters improve your **Audience Retention** by allowing viewers to skip to the parts they find most relevant, rather than clicking away entirely.
Common Validation Rules
Why aren't my chapters showing?
Must start at 00:00, have at least 3 chapters, and each chapter must be >10 seconds.
Ideal Number of Chapters?
Aim for a chapter every 2-5 minutes to keep the progress bar clean and usable.