Format & Validate YouTube Video Chapters and Timestamps
Validate, fix formatting errors, and preview interactive video chapters for your YouTube description to ensure Google Video Rich Snippets eligibility.
Rule 1: Starts at 00:00
First timestamp must begin at 00:00
Rule 2: Minimum 3 Chapters
Found 5 valid chapters
How to Use YouTube Chapter & Timestamp Validator
Simple 3-step workflow designed for fast creator analytics without complex setups.
Paste Timestamps
Paste your list of video timestamps (e.g. 00:00 Intro, 01:25 Step 1).
Auto-Check YouTube Rules
System checks for starting at 00:00, minimum 3 chapters, and 10s chapter length.
Copy Validated List
1-Click copy formatted chapters directly into your video description.
Key Capabilities & Features
- ✓Checks YouTube mandatory rules (starts at 00:00, minimum 3 timestamps, ≥10 seconds length)
- ✓Auto-fixes chronological sorting and syntax errors
- ✓Interactive visual timeline preview
- ✓Ensures Google Key Moments rich snippet compliance
Policy Compliance & Transparency
- Channels with active Community Guidelines strikes or certain age-restricted content may not show chapters on YouTube.
- Operates within official YouTube API Services Guidelines and Google Search quality guidelines.
Everything You Need to Know
Why are my YouTube chapters not working?▼
Common reasons include: not starting the first chapter at 00:00, having fewer than 3 timestamps, chapters shorter than 10 seconds, or formatting issues. Our tool automatically detects and repairs these issues.
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