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YouTube description and timestamp generator

Build your description from blocks: intro, timestamps, links and hashtags. Timestamps are checked against YouTube's rules as you type, and the finished text copies in one click.

Template

1Short intro

The first 2-3 lines of the description (about 100-150 characters) show in search results and under the video until "more" is clicked. Put the main idea and keyword here.

2Timestamps (chapters)

3Links

Write the full link (with https://) so YouTube makes it clickable. Empty fields are not added to the description.

4Call to action and extra text

5Hashtags

If the title has no hashtags, the first 3 from the description show above the title. With more than 15, YouTube ignores all hashtags on the video.

Finished description

0 / 5000YouTube limit: 5000 characters

Frequently asked questions

How do YouTube timestamps (chapters) work?

If you list times and names line by line in the description, YouTube splits the video into chapters. Requirements: the first is 0:00, at least 3 chapters, times in ascending order and each chapter at least 10 seconds long.

Why are my chapters not showing?

Usually one rule is broken: no 0:00, fewer than 3 chapters, or a chapter shorter than 10 seconds. This tool points out exactly those errors. On some videos YouTube may also turn chapters off on its own.

How long can a description be?

YouTube allows up to 5000 characters. The < and > characters cannot be used in a description.

How many hashtags should I use?

3-5 relevant hashtags are enough. The first 3 may show above the title. With more than 15, YouTube ignores all hashtags on the video.

Where is my draft stored?

Only in your browser (localStorage). If you close and reopen the page, the text stays. Nothing is sent to a server.