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Video Chapters in Filmora for Mac

Adding chapter markers to long-form videos manually can be a time-consuming process, especially when every edit requires you to readjust visual elements. Video Chapters in Filmora for Mac simplify this workflow by automatically generating a chapter-based progress bar from the timestamps and titles you define. Once your chapters are created, Filmora builds a segmented navigation bar that updates according to your video's structure.

The Video Chapters feature is ideal for creators who produce long-form content, including tutorials, online courses, product reviews, webinars, corporate training videos, and travel vlogs. It helps viewers navigate videos more easily while giving creators a faster way to build professional-looking chapter-based progress bars that automatically adapt to timeline changes.

Key Features of Video Chapters

  • Chapter Creation and Management: Add, delete, or rearrange chapters whenever needed. Each chapter supports a title of up to 50 characters, including emojis.
  • Chapter Text Styling: Customize font family, font size, font color, bold/italic, alignment, uppercase/lowercase, letter spacing, outline, shadow, text opacity, and background styling.
  • Progress Bar Personalization: Customize height, corner radius, border thickness, played/un-played colors, opacity, divider appearance, and shadow settings. Filmora automatically sizes each segment based on chapter duration.
  • Playhead Customization: Use a built-in rectangular playhead or upload a custom PNG/animated GIF. Adjust position, scale, color, opacity, and vertical offset.

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How to Use Video Chapters in Filmora for Mac

The Video Chapters feature automatically embeds chapter-based navigation into your exported video. Follow the steps below to configure and export your project:

Step 1. Create a New Project

Open Filmora on your Mac and click Create Project from the home screen. Import your video files and drag them onto the timeline to begin editing.

import video into new project

Step 2. Access the Chapter Settings

After finishing your edits, click the Export button in the upper-right corner. In the export window, enable Include Chapters on Export, then click Chapter Settings to open the configuration panel.

open chapter settings from export window

Step 3. Add Chapter Markers

Move the playhead to the point where a new section should begin and click Add Chapter. Enter a title for the chapter, then repeat the process until all sections of your video are marked.

add video chapter markers

Step 4. Customize the Chapter Text

Open the Font section to personalize the appearance of your chapter titles. You can adjust the font, size, color, outline, shadow, spacing, and background according to your preferred style.

customize chapter text font

Step 5. Configure the Progress Bar

Expand the Progress Bar section and customize its appearance by modifying the background, played progress, un-played progress, dividers, strokes, fills, and other visual settings.

personalize the chapter progress bar

Step 6. Personalize the Playhead

Open the Playhead section and adjust the playback indicator. You can change its position, size, color, opacity, or replace it with a custom PNG or GIF. Click Apply after completing your adjustments.

customize playhead for video chapters

Step 7. Export the Video

Return to the export window and click Export. Filmora will finalize the video with the customized chapter-based progress bar applied automatically.

export video with chapter

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