Google Chrome is getting native support for YouTube-like video chapters

Google Chrome is getting native support for YouTube-like video chapters

May 6, 2024 at 05:49PM

Google is introducing a new “Video Chapter” feature to Google Chrome, allowing publishers to add video chapters to embedded videos on websites. This feature, utilizing the MediaMetadata interface for the Media Session API, enables viewers to easily navigate and rewatch specific parts of a video. It will be included in Chrome for Desktop 126.

After reviewing the meeting notes, it’s clear that Google is implementing a new feature in Google Chrome that will enable publishers to add video chapters to embedded videos on websites. This feature is part of the Media Session API and will provide viewers with an easier way to navigate and rewatch specific parts of a video.

The “Video Chapter” support will allow content creators and web developers to include the ChapterInformation attribute in existing MediaMetadata configurations, making it applicable to both audio and video. This feature is planned to be included in Chrome for Desktop 126 and will enhance the user experience when interacting with embedded videos.

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