YouTube Description Builder
Build a structured YouTube description with links, timestamps and the key info up top.
A description that works for viewers and search
A YouTube description does more than sit under a video — it carries links, chapter timestamps, context and keywords that help both viewers and discovery. This builds a structured description from your pieces, so you produce a tidy, complete one rather than a bare line or a mess.
Add your links, timestamps and text to build the description.
What to put where
The most important content goes first, because only the opening couple of lines show before the fold — so a concise summary and your key link belong at the top. Below that, timestamps listed on their own lines become clickable chapters that help viewers navigate long videos and are favoured by the platform. Further down go your other links, relevant context, and any standard boilerplate. Keywords woven naturally into the description support discovery, though stuffing them does not. A well-organised description improves the viewing experience and helps the right people find the video, which is worth the few minutes it takes to build.
Frequently asked questions
What goes at the top of a description?
A concise summary and your most important link, since only the first couple of lines show before the fold.
How do I add chapters?
List timestamps on their own lines in the description, and YouTube turns them into clickable chapters for navigating the video.
Is anything uploaded?
No. The description is built in your browser.