Free Podcast Chapters Maker
You already know your episode's segments — now format them once and get every version you need: chapters JSON for your RSS feed, timestamps for YouTube and show notes, and plain chapters.txt.
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| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chapters JSON, YouTube and txt export | Yes | Yes |
| Validation (order, first at 0:00, duplicates) | Yes | Yes |
| Images and links per chapter | — | Yes |
| Saved episode templates | — | Yes |
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| Updates | — | Lifetime free updates |
Frequently asked questions
Where does each format go?
chapters.json is the Podcasting 2.0 format: host the file and link it from your RSS feed, and modern apps (Fountain and others) pick it up. The YouTube version goes in the video description. chapters.txt is the plain format many editors import.
Why must the first chapter be at 0:00?
YouTube only turns a timestamp list into clickable chapters when the first timestamp is 0:00. Other platforms are more forgiving, but starting at 0:00 works everywhere.
What timestamp formats are accepted?
MM:SS and H:MM:SS, with an optional millisecond fraction, separated from the title by a space or a dash — "02:15 Intro" and "02:15 - Intro" both work.
Do I need an account or an AI subscription?
No. This tool formats chapters you already wrote — it does not transcribe audio or guess segments. Everything runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.