Free YouTube Description Generator

Create SEO-optimized YouTube descriptions that rank in search and keep viewers watching. Generate keyword-rich, structured descriptions for any video type — all for free.

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Esempio 1
video_title: Easy Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe | Better Than Takeout (30 Minutes)video_topic: Step-by-step recipe for authentic chicken tikka masala at home, including marinade, sauce from scratch, and tips for getting restaurant-quality results without a tandoor ovenvideo_type: tutorialinclude_timestamps: yes
In this video, you'll learn how to make restaurant-quality chicken tikka masala at home in 30 minutes — no tandoor oven required. This easy chicken tikka masala recipe uses simple ingredients you can find at any grocery store, and the technique I'm sharing gives you that deep, complex flavor that makes takeout so good.

What you'll learn in this video:
• How to make the perfect tikka marinade (and why most recipes get this wrong)
• The secret to building a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce from scratch
• How to get smoky charred chicken without a grill or tandoor
• Spice ratio tips for mild, medium, and extra-hot versions
• How to make it ahead and store for meal prep

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction & finished dish preview
1:30 - Ingredients overview
3:00 - Making the tikka marinade
7:00 - Marinating & cooking the chicken
12:00 - Building the masala sauce
20:00 - Combining chicken and sauce
24:00 - Final seasoning & plating
28:00 - Taste test & tips

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Equipment used: [Link to recommended pan and spices]
Printable recipe card: [Link to recipe on blog]
Related video: Best Butter Chicken Recipe → [Link]

NEW RECIPE VIDEOS every Tuesday and Thursday. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a new recipe: [Subscribe link]

I'm here to show you that restaurant-quality food is achievable in your own kitchen, without fancy equipment or professional training.

#ChickenTikkaMasala #EasyRecipes #IndianFood #HomeCooking #TikkaMasala #30MinuteMeals #CurryRecipe #CookingTutorial #QuickDinner #IndianCooking
Esempio 2
video_title: Sony WH-1000XM6 Review: Is It Worth Upgrading in 2026?video_topic: In-depth review of the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones covering noise cancellation performance, sound quality, comfort over long sessions, battery life, and whether it's worth upgrading from previous modelsvideo_type: reviewinclude_timestamps: yes
The Sony WH-1000XM6 are out — but are they worth the upgrade if you already own the XM5 or XM4? In this Sony WH-1000XM6 review, I've been testing these headphones for three weeks across commutes, flights, open-plan offices, and long work sessions to give you an honest, real-world verdict.

What this review covers:
• Noise cancellation comparison: XM6 vs XM5 vs Bose QC45 (real-world test, not spec sheets)
• Sound quality deep-dive: bass, mids, highs, and codec support
• Comfort and fit over extended listening sessions (4+ hours)
• Battery life test results and fast charging performance
• New features and whether they justify the price difference

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Unboxing & first impressions
2:45 - Design & build quality changes from XM5
6:00 - Noise cancellation testing (office, café, airplane)
13:00 - Sound quality & EQ settings
19:30 - Comfort & fit over long sessions
24:00 - Battery life test results
27:30 - Should you upgrade from XM5?
31:00 - Final verdict & who should buy

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Where to buy (best current price): [Affiliate link]
Sony WH-1000XM5 (still excellent, often discounted): [Link]
Comparison video: Sony XM6 vs Bose QC45 → [Link]

I upload new tech reviews and buyer's guides every Friday. Subscribe for honest reviews that help you spend smarter: [Subscribe link]

#SonyWH1000XM6 #SonyHeadphones #NoiseCancel #HeadphonesReview #TechReview #SonyXM6 #BestHeadphones2026 #WirelessHeadphones #AudioReview #TechBuying
Esempio 3
video_title: Solo Trip to Kyoto Japan: 5 Days That Changed How I Travelvideo_topic: Personal travel vlog documenting a 5-day solo trip to Kyoto covering temples, food experiences, getting around by bicycle, hidden neighborhoods away from tourist crowds, and honest reflections on solo travelvideo_type: vloginclude_timestamps: no
Five days in Kyoto completely changed how I think about travel. This solo Kyoto travel vlog follows my full trip — from the quiet pre-dawn temples to the neighborhood izakayas that no travel guide ever mentions — and I'm sharing everything: what worked, what I'd do differently, and the moments that genuinely surprised me.

What you'll experience in this vlog:
• Exploring Fushimi Inari at 5am before the crowds arrive (and why it's worth the early alarm)
• The hidden Kyoto neighborhoods that most visitors never find
• Honest cost breakdown: how much a 5-day Kyoto trip actually costs in 2026
• Getting around by bicycle — the best way to see the city at your own pace
• My favorite meal of the trip (and it wasn't at any restaurant you've heard of)

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Full Kyoto itinerary (free PDF): [Link]
Where I stayed (honest review): [Hotel/hostel link]
Bicycle rental I used: [Link]
Japan travel playlist → [Link]

New travel videos every other Sunday. I travel solo, mid-budget, and try to find the real version of every place I visit. Subscribe if that sounds like your kind of travel: [Subscribe link]

If this video helped you plan your Kyoto trip, I'd love to know in the comments — tell me one place in Japan you're dreaming of visiting.

#KyotoJapan #SoloTravel #JapanVlog #KyotoVlog #JapanTravel2026 #TravelJapan #SoloTraveler #KyotoItinerary #JapanTrip #TravelVlog

Come Funziona

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Enter Your Video Details

Provide your video title and a brief description of what the video covers. The more detail you give, the more accurate and keyword-rich your description will be.

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Select Video Type and Options

Choose your video type (tutorial, vlog, review, etc.) and whether to include timestamps. The generator adapts tone and structure to match your content format.

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Generate, Customize, and Upload

Get a complete, structured description with keyword-rich text, timestamps, and hashtags. Update the placeholder links with your actual URLs, then paste into YouTube.

Why Your YouTube Description Matters More Than You Think

Your YouTube video description is one of the most underutilized SEO tools available to content creators. YouTube is the world's second-largest search engine, processing over 3 billion searches per month. The video description is how YouTube's algorithm understands what your video is about, who should see it, and how to rank it for relevant search queries. A poorly written description — or no description at all — leaves ranking potential on the table that your competitors are claiming instead.

How YouTube's Search Algorithm Uses Your Description in 2026

YouTube's algorithm reads your description in a specific way that most creators don't fully account for:

  • First 100-150 characters are your search snippet — Only the first two to three lines of your description appear in search results and suggested video previews without the viewer clicking "Show More." These characters carry the highest SEO weight and must include your primary keyword naturally.
  • Keyword variations throughout the body — YouTube uses natural language processing to understand semantic variations of your target keywords. You do not need to repeat the exact keyword phrase — related terms, synonyms, and contextually relevant words all contribute to the video's topical relevance score.
  • Timestamps as chapter signals — When you add timestamps in the format "0:00 - Section Name," YouTube creates chapters in your video. These chapters appear in Google search results as rich snippets, dramatically expanding your video's search footprint beyond YouTube itself.
  • Hashtags for topical classification — Hashtags placed in the description help YouTube classify your video into topical categories. Use three to five highly relevant hashtags at the end of your description. YouTube displays the first three hashtags above your video title in the interface.

YouTube Description Best Practices for 2026

These practices are consistently validated by creators with strong search rankings across competitive categories:

  • Lead with your primary keyword — Include your exact target keyword in the first sentence of your description. "In this video, you'll learn how to make sourdough bread at home" outperforms "This video is about sourdough" from an SEO perspective.
  • Write for humans first, algorithms second — YouTube's 2026 algorithm heavily penalizes keyword stuffing. Descriptions filled with unnaturally repeated keywords perform worse than well-written, viewer-focused descriptions with natural keyword distribution.
  • Include links strategically — Your description is the only place on YouTube where clickable links appear (outside of cards and end screens). Include links to your most relevant related videos, your website, and any resources mentioned. Links to your own content extend watch time across your channel, which is a strong ranking signal.
  • Update old descriptions — Updating descriptions on older videos that already have accumulated watch hours can significantly boost their search rankings. The algorithm re-evaluates descriptions as part of content refreshes.

Timestamps Strategy: Chapters for SEO and Viewer Retention

YouTube chapters (created through timestamps) serve dual purposes: they improve viewer experience by allowing navigation, and they create additional indexable content that appears in Google web search results. Videos with chapters consistently rank for more keyword variations than those without, because each chapter title is indexed as a separate topical signal.

The best chapter titles use natural language that matches how viewers would search for that specific section of content. "How to shape sourdough dough" is a better chapter title than "Step 3" because it is both descriptive and keyword-relevant. Aim for six to ten chapters on videos over fifteen minutes, and three to five chapters on shorter tutorial content.

Cards and End Screens: Extending Watch Time Through Descriptions

While cards and end screens are separate features from descriptions, the most effective creators use their descriptions to prime viewers for these elements. Mentioning in your description ("Links to the related videos I referenced are below") encourages viewers to look for and click your linked content, increasing the effectiveness of your end screen and creating chain viewing behavior that YouTube's algorithm rewards with additional recommendations.

YouTube SEO Keyword Research: Finding What Your Audience Searches

Effective YouTube descriptions are built around keywords your actual target audience is searching for — not keywords that sound impressive. The most reliable method for finding these terms is YouTube's autocomplete feature: type your topic into YouTube's search bar and note every suggested completion. These suggestions are generated from real search volume data and represent what your audience is actively looking for. Each autocomplete suggestion is a potential keyword to incorporate naturally into your video description.

Subscriber Growth Through Description Optimization

Your description is one of the few places where you can directly ask viewers to take an action without it feeling intrusive. A clear, specific subscription CTA placed at the end of your description — after you have delivered value through the rest of the content — consistently outperforms generic "subscribe" requests. The most effective CTAs tell viewers specifically what they will gain from subscribing: "Subscribe for new recipe videos every Tuesday" converts better than "Subscribe for more content." Specificity creates expectation, and expectation creates subscribers.

Domande Frequenti

How long should a YouTube video description be?
YouTube allows up to 5,000 characters in a video description. The optimal length for SEO purposes is 200-350 words (roughly 1,500-2,500 characters) for the main body, plus timestamps and hashtags. This length is sufficient for YouTube's algorithm to understand your video's topic thoroughly while remaining readable for actual viewers. Descriptions under 100 words significantly underperform in search rankings compared to well-written longer descriptions.
Where should I put keywords in my YouTube description?
The most important keyword placement in your YouTube description is the first sentence — include your primary keyword naturally within the opening 100 characters. YouTube weights the beginning of descriptions more heavily for search ranking. After the opening, distribute keyword variations naturally throughout the body text. Include related keywords in your timestamp chapter titles, as these are independently indexed. Place hashtags at the very end of the description.
Do YouTube descriptions help with Google search rankings?
Yes, significantly. YouTube videos with well-optimized descriptions regularly appear in Google web search results — not just YouTube search. Google indexes YouTube descriptions and uses them to determine when to surface videos in web search results. Adding timestamps (which creates chapters) generates rich snippet results in Google that show the specific chapter relevant to a user's query, further expanding your video's Google search presence.
How many hashtags should I use in a YouTube description?
YouTube displays the first three hashtags from your description above your video title. Use three to five highly relevant hashtags at the end of your description for best results. Using more than 15 hashtags causes YouTube to ignore all hashtags on that video as a spam prevention measure. Focus on a mix of broad category hashtags (#cooking, #TechReview) and specific topic hashtags (#sourdoughbread, #SonyHeadphones) rather than trending but irrelevant hashtags.
Should I include timestamps in every YouTube video description?
Timestamps are strongly recommended for videos over 5 minutes that have distinct sections. They improve viewer experience (allowing navigation), create YouTube chapters (which appear in Google search as rich snippets), and help the algorithm understand your video's structure and topics. For very short videos under 3 minutes, timestamps add less value. For long-form content — tutorials, reviews, educational videos — timestamps consistently improve both ranking and viewer retention.
Can I use the same description for multiple YouTube videos?
No — using duplicate descriptions across multiple videos is treated as low-quality content by YouTube's algorithm and can suppress the search rankings of all affected videos. Each video needs a unique description that accurately reflects its specific content, title, and keywords. You can use a template structure (intro paragraph, what you'll learn, resources, channel description, hashtags) consistently across videos while making the actual content unique each time. Our generator creates unique descriptions tailored to each video's specific details.

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