{"id":8432,"date":"2022-07-13T06:00:19","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=8432"},"modified":"2022-07-13T06:00:19","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:00:19","slug":"how-to-add-chapters-to-a-youtube-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-add-chapters-to-a-youtube-video","title":{"rendered":"How to Add Chapters to a YouTube Video"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6f193d2bab2\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6f193d2bab2\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6f193d2bab2\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-add-chapters-to-a-youtube-video\/#How_to_Add_Chapters_to_a_YouTube_Video\" title=\"How to Add Chapters to a YouTube Video\">How to Add Chapters to a YouTube Video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-add-chapters-to-a-youtube-video\/#Auto-generated_chapters\" title=\"Auto-generated chapters\">Auto-generated chapters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-add-chapters-to-a-youtube-video\/#Adding_chapters_to_short_videos\" title=\"Adding chapters to short videos\">Adding chapters to short videos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-add-chapters-to-a-youtube-video\/#Adding_chapters_manually\" title=\"Adding chapters manually\">Adding chapters manually<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Add_Chapters_to_a_YouTube_Video\"><\/span>How to Add Chapters to a YouTube Video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"how to add chapters to youtube video\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/oFj9JUO.jpg\">  <\/p>\n<p>Adding chapters to a YouTube video is an excellent way to break up your content into smaller parts. In this article, we&#8217;ll look at both manual and auto-generated methods. While auto-generated chapters are a fantastic option for longer videos, manual chapters can help you make your content more digestible. If you&#8217;re unsure how to add chapters to a video, we&#8217;ll explain how to do it manually and explain the benefits of doing so.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Auto-generated_chapters\"><\/span>Auto-generated chapters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever seen a Vidyard video, you&#8217;ve probably noticed the chapters it has. YouTube&#8217;s automated chaptering system attempts to identify key sections in the video, and then adds them to your playback bar. The addition of chapters helps your video rank higher on search engines and attract more viewers. YouTube users can even turn off the feature to avoid it. Below are some of the benefits of auto-generated chapters:<\/p>\n<p>To import auto chapters into your YouTube video, first sign into YouTube Studio on your computer. Then navigate to the video you want to edit. Under video, click the EDIT VIDEO option and make sure the box is checked that says &#8220;Auto-generated chapters&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Auto-generated chapters for YouTube videos are helpful for a variety of reasons, including boosting watch times and engaging viewers. Chapters allow viewers to skip ahead to the desired part of the video. You can also increase your video&#8217;s length by adding chapters, which make it easier for viewers to find specific sections. For example, people can jump ahead to a specific section if they have a question. You can also add chapters manually in YouTube Studio by using the &#8220;Chapter&#8221; tool.<\/p>\n<p>While auto-generated chapters on YouTube are useful for boosting your video&#8217;s popularity, they are not always appropriate for all videos. If your video has content that makes it inappropriate for children, then it won&#8217;t have any chapters at all. To manually add chapters, you should first sign into YouTube Studio on your computer and select &#8220;Content.&#8221; Once you&#8217;ve done this, click on your video and find the option &#8220;Auto-generated chapters&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_chapters_to_short_videos\"><\/span>Adding chapters to short videos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding chapters to short YouTube videos can make it easier for your viewers to follow along and see more of what you&#8217;re sharing. YouTube&#8217;s new &#8216;Chapters&#8217; feature lets viewers skip ahead to specific chapters or sections of your video. This feature works on iOS, Android, and desktop. When a viewer wants to skip ahead in your video, they can simply click the chapter title and it will take them directly to the section they want. This feature can be useful for both short and long YouTube videos.<\/p>\n<p>The first timetamp in the video must start at 0:00. Add multiple timestamps, but make sure the timestamps are separated by 10 seconds. You can also add a title after each timestamp. However, be sure to make a title that describes the chapter you&#8217;re adding to the video. After the timetamp, enter the title of the chapter. It will show up after the timestamp.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a short YouTube video, you should skip adding chapters. Chapters don&#8217;t make sense for short videos. They&#8217;re meant to help users find the information they&#8217;re looking for easily. However, if your video is longer than three minutes, you should add chapters. In general, you should include a small intro before you start your topic. If the introduction is only 10 seconds long, you won&#8217;t be able to give detailed information in a single chapter.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_chapters_manually\"><\/span>Adding chapters manually<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding chapters manually to YouTube videos is a great way to enhance your video SEO and get it featured in search results. In addition to improving your videos&#8217; search engine ranking, adding chapters also boosts their user experience. Videos with chapters qualify to appear as rich results in Google search, especially on mobile devices. However, adding chapters manually is not recommended for all videos. Regardless of the method you choose, make sure to test it before you publish it.<\/p>\n<p>YouTube automatically adds chapters to eligible videos. You may want to opt out of this option and create a custom chapter for each video. However, you may want to add chapters manually if your video contains content that is inappropriate for children. YouTube studio allows you to choose automatic chapters for your videos, but some videos are not eligible for them. To disable automatic chapters for a specific video, sign in to YouTube Studio and click Content. Then, click the pencil icon on the video you want to add a chapter to.<\/p>\n<p>Automatically adding chapters to YouTube videos is a great option for beginners who don&#8217;t have a lot of experience editing videos. Automatic chapters are added to your videos by YouTube&#8217;s system, which is designed to save you time during the upload process. Manually adding chapters to your videos will take time, especially if your video is long. If you want to add chapters manually, you can do it using YouTube Studio. 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