YouTube Chapters

Generate YouTube chapter links in seconds

Paste a YouTube URL and your chapter list. Marker appends the required t= parameter so every timestamp is ready for show notes, newsletters, and creator handoff.

Marker Chapters turns every YouTube upload into a click-through roadmap. When you embed your show notes, newsletter, or blog post with second-perfect links, fans skip straight to the moment they care about, and you keep the attention on your own destination.

Why creators trust these links

Snappable show notes

Publishing chapter links keeps viewers on your page and gives podcast listeners precise timestamps in every write-up.

Trustworthy sharing

Every link carries the official YouTube timestamp, so shares on Twitter, LinkedIn, Discord, and newsletters never point to the wrong moment.

Markdown-ready output

Copy the entire list in one click; the output is clean Markdown that fits into blog posts, Notion, or any CMS.

Chapter markers

3 parsed

Each line should include a timecode (00:00 or 00:00:00) followed by the chapter title. Use “space-dash-space”, “–”, or “—” to separate.

No parsing issues

Generated links

Markdown
- [Intro – start of video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&t=0)
- [Intro](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&t=15)
- [We know the game and we're gonna play it](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&t=75)

- [Generated by GetMarker.app for Creators](https://getmarker.app?ref=YTCT)

Process

How to publish chapters that perform

  1. Step 1Paste your YouTube URL and make sure the video is public or unlisted.
  2. Step 2List each chapter on its own line with a valid timecode (00:00 or 00:00:00) and a short title.
  3. Step 3Hit Copy, then drop the Markdown into your show notes, podcast description, or newsletter.

Best practices

  • Keep chapter titles tight and descriptive so the link context is obvious in feeds.
  • Use consistent formatting (00:00 – Title) to keep Tooltip previews clean.
  • Regularly refresh the list before publishing to match any video edits.

FAQ

YouTube chapter questions

What format should YouTube chapters use?

Use one chapter per line with a timecode followed by a short title, such as 00:00 Intro or 01:15 Main topic. This tool accepts MM:SS and HH:MM:SS timecodes.

Can I generate links for show notes or newsletters?

Yes. Paste your YouTube URL and timestamp list, then copy Markdown-ready links for show notes, newsletters, blog posts, documentation, or handoff notes.

Do YouTube chapters need to start at 00:00?

For YouTube description chapters, the first chapter should start at 00:00. For external show notes and newsletters, you can still generate links to any timestamp you want to share.

Can I use this for podcasts, blogs, or documentation?

Yes. The generated links are regular YouTube timestamp URLs, so they work anywhere you can publish Markdown or clickable links.

Next chapter

Marker for iOS, macOS, and iPadOS is rolling out soon

We are using the YouTube Chapters tool to surface creators who care about better show notes and native tools. Drop your email to receive TestFlight invites, Mac betas, and updates before the next major release.

We only email progress and release notes; no spam, ever.