Free YouTube Timestamp Generator

Tired of manually formatting timestamps for your YouTube videos? This free tool does the hard work for you. Simply paste your list of times and your list of titles, and our tool will instantly generate a perfectly formatted list of video chapters, ready to be copied directly into your YouTube video description.

Creating video chapters (timestamps) is one of the best ways to improve your video's watch time and user experience. It allows viewers to skip directly to the sections they care about most, and it helps your video rank better in Google search results by showing "Key Moments".

How to Use the Timestamp Generator

1. Step 1: Paste Your Times: In the "Timestamps" box on the left, paste the list of times for your chapters (e.g., 1:30, 5:45, 12:05). You must put one time per line.
2. Step 2: Paste Your Titles: In the "Titles" box, paste the list of titles for each chapter (e.g., Intro, Topic 1, Main Content). Make sure you have the same number of titles as you have times.
3. Step 3: Generate: Click the green "Generate" button. The tool will instantly format your lists into the correct YouTube timestamp format on the right.
4. Step 4: Copy: Click the "Copy to Clipboard" button and paste the list directly into your YouTube video description.

Why Use This Tool? (Features & Benefits)

• Blazing Fast: No more adding timestamps one by one. Paste your entire list at once and format it in one click.
• Smart Auto-Format: Automatically converts times like 1:30 to 01:30 or 5:05:10 to 05:05:10, just as YouTube requires.
• Automatic "00:00" Fix: YouTube requires all timestamp lists to start at 00:00. If you forget, our tool will automatically add your first title at 00:00 for you.
• Error Checking: The tool instantly warns you if your list of times and titles do not match, saving you from errors later.
• 100% Free: This tool is completely free to use, with no limits.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What are YouTube Timestamps?
A: YouTube Timestamps (also called Video Chapters) are clickable links in your video description that allow viewers to jump to specific sections of your video. They also help Google understand your content better for SEO.

Q: What time format should I use?
A: You can use simple formats. For example, 1:30 (1 minute, 30 seconds), 45 (45 seconds), or 1:05:10 (1 hour, 5 minutes, 10 seconds). The tool will format it correctly.

Q: Why is 00:00 so important?
A: For the "Video Chapters" feature to activate, YouTube requires that your list must include a 00:00 timestamp (e.g., "00:00 Intro"). Our tool adds this for you automatically if you forget.