Free YouTube timestamps
YouTube timestamp generator for chapters viewers can jump to
Upload your video. Get accurate timestamps for chapters you can paste into YouTube — plus description and mentions.
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How it works
Timestamps and show notes from one upload
Upload once. Get publish-ready YouTube timestamps without scrubbing the timeline by hand.
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Upload your video
Drop an MP4, MOV, or other video file — or audio from your editor.
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Get the transcript
AI turns speech into readable text that powers timestamps and the rest of your notes.
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Generate timestamps & notes
Get accurate chapters with timestamps, an episode description, and resource mentions.
Transcription
Accurate video transcripts behind every timestamp
Timestamps start from a full transcript — so you can search the conversation, pull quotes, and refine markers without re-watching.
- Full-episode text from audio or video
- Built for long-form and interview formats
- Automatic speaker labels
Timestamps & show notes
YouTube timestamps for precise chapter markers
Get publish-ready chapters with timestamps — plus a description and resource mentions for the same video.
- Chapters with timestamps
- Episode description
- Resource mentions with timestamps
Who it's for
Publish YouTube videos with clear timestamps
Built for creators who want clickable timestamps and rich descriptions without spending hours marking chapters by hand.
YouTube creators
Ship chapter timestamps and a clear description right after export — so viewers can jump to the moments that matter.
Podcast-to-YouTube shows
Reuse the same episode transcript for YouTube timestamps, show notes, and mentions without rewriting everything twice.
Interview & talk shows
Mark long conversations with titled timestamps so guests and topics are easy to find in the player.
Small teams & producers
Hand clients or co-hosts a first draft of timestamps and descriptions while you move on to the next upload.
More podcasting tools
From the same team — edit audio, enhance voice, build a show site, and repurpose episodes.
YouTube timestamp generator
Does the YouTube timestamp generator create video chapters?+
Yes. You get timestamps with chapter titles ready to paste into your YouTube description.
Can viewers click the timestamps on YouTube?+
Yes, once they're in the description with a 0:00 starting line. YouTube turns them into clickable chapters.
What file types are supported?+
MP3, WAV, and M4A for podcast audio, plus common video formats when you want dialogue turned into text.
Is the YouTube timestamp generator free?+
Yes. Show Notes Generator is free to use — upload your episode and get a transcript plus AI show notes without paying to start.
Generate your YouTube timestamps and chapters
Upload your latest video and get transcript, timestamps, and notes in one place.
Start free- Transcript + timestamps
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