Video chapters allow you to split your videos into meaningful sections, making it easier for viewers to navigate and jump directly to the parts they're most interested in.
Beta feature
Video chaptering is currently in beta. While the feature is functional, we're actively working on improvements.
Why should you use video chapters?
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Better navigation: Viewers with specific interests or limited time can quickly find moments they care about, without watching the entire video.
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Higher engagement: Structured videos hold viewer interest longer by making it easier to browse and consume content in segments.
- Enhanced SEO: Each chapter is indexed by search engines, improving your video's discoverability in search results.
Add video chapters
You can add video chapters directly from your Studio:
- From your Dailymotion Studio, go in Media > Videos and click on the video of your choice.
- In the menu, go to Chapters.
- Add chapters using one of these methods:
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Manually: Enter timestamps in MM:SS or HH:MM:SS format, and click
Add chapter to validate each.
- Using the Player: Navigate through the video and click Add chapter at XX:XX to insert a chapter at that point.
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Manually: Enter timestamps in MM:SS or HH:MM:SS format, and click
- Click Save to apply you changes.
Once saved, chapters will appear within the Player's seekbar and are clickable for quick navigation.
Notes
- Each chapter requires a title.
- The first chapter must start at 00:00. The last chapter ends at the video's end.
- Chapters are automatically rearranged chronologically, regardless of creation order.
- Thumbnails for chapters are automatically generated and cannot be edited.
Delete video chapters
- From your Dailymotion Studio, go in Media > Videos and click on the video of your choice.
- In the menu, go to Chapters.
- You can delete chapters individually or delete them all:
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Delete individual chapters: Hover over a chapter timestamp or title to reveal the delete icon
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Delete all chapters: Click the delete icon
in the top right corner, next to Save.
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Delete individual chapters: Hover over a chapter timestamp or title to reveal the delete icon
- Click Save to confirm the changes.
FAQ
Timestamp format
- For videos under 1 hour: MM:SS (ie. 02:30).
- For videos over 1 hour: HH:MM:SS (ie. 01:20:45).
Is there a minimum or maximum chapter length?
No, chapter length is no restricted.
Can I share links to specific chapters?
This is currently not available.
Can I import/export chapter via VTT file?
This feature is not available at the moment.
Can I customize chapter thumbnails?
No, thumbnails are automatically extracted from your video.
Are chapter titles translated?
Chapter titles are not translated.