How to Add Automatic Chapters on YouTube Videos - Auto chapters are here

TL;DR

YouTube now has automatic chapter markers in videos, but you can turn them on or off per video, for your whole channel, or manually override them using time codes.

Transcript

youtube just started rolling out chapter markers in videos automatically so i'm going to show you three different things in this video i want to show you how to turn that option on or off per video i want to show you how to turn the option off for your whole channel there's the settings for that and then the third thing is i want to show you how to... Read More

Key Insights

• 🎮 YouTube now offers automatic chapter markers in videos, which can be enabled or disabled on a per-video basis.
• ❓ The option to enable or disable automatic chapter markers for the entire channel is available in the channel settings.
• 👨‍💻 To manually override the automatic chapter markers, creators can add time codes to their videos and create custom chapter markers.
• 🤣 Automatic chapter markers can be useful but may require manual overrides for better placement, especially with mid-roll ads.
• ⌛ The process of manually overriding chapter markers involves using time codes in a specific format (hours, minutes, and seconds).
• 😥 The automatic chapter markers are indicated by break points that can be seen when scrolling over the video.
• 🫵 Creators can create their own chapter markers using time codes, providing better organization and navigation for viewers.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can I turn off automatic chapter markers for an individual video?

To turn off automatic chapter markers for an individual video, go to the video's settings page, click on "Show More," and uncheck the "Allow automatic chapters" option.

Q: Can I set the default for automatic chapter markers for all my channel's videos?

Yes, you can go to the channel settings, then the upload default section, and under advanced settings, you will find the option to allow or disallow automatic chapter markers.

Q: How can I manually override the automatic chapter markers?

To manually override the automatic chapter markers, you need to add time codes to your video. Follow the format of six numbers, starting with zero, for hours, minutes, and seconds. Add these time codes at the appropriate points in your video to create your own chapter markers.

Q: What can I do if I don't like where the automatic chapter markers are placed?

If you are not satisfied with where the automatic chapter markers are placed, you can manually override them using time codes. Simply follow the instructions mentioned earlier to add your desired chapter markers.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• YouTube now has automatic chapter markers in videos, which can be turned on or off per video.

• You can also turn the automatic chapter markers on or off for your whole channel in the settings.

• To manually override the automatic chapter markers, you can add time codes to your video and create your own markers.