Video Schema Generator
Generate VideoObject JSON-LD so your videos qualify for video rich results. The markup updates live as you type — copy it, paste it into your page, and you are eligible for rich results.
What is video schema markup?
Structured data is machine-readable code, written in the JSON-LD format Google recommends, that describes your page content to search engines explicitly instead of leaving them to guess. This generator builds that markup for you: enter your details once and it produces a valid schema.org snippet you paste into your page. Search engines like Google and Bing read it to understand your content and, when eligible, upgrade your listing to a rich result.
Rich results — star ratings, FAQ dropdowns, event dates, product prices and more — consistently earn higher click-through rates than plain blue links, which makes correct structured data one of the fastest, cheapest wins in technical SEO.
Why video schema matters for SEO
VideoObject schema makes your videos eligible for video rich results, key moments and the video search tab — with your thumbnail rendered right in the listing. For self-hosted video especially, it is the only reliable way to tell search engines what the video contains.
How to use the video schema generator
- 1Fill in the fields — the JSON-LD builds live as you type.
- 2Click “Copy <script>” to copy the ready-to-paste markup.
- 3Paste it into the <head> of the page, then confirm it with our JSON-LD Validator and Google’s Rich Results Test.
Example video schema output
Here is exactly what this tool produces — valid, Google-ready JSON-LD generated from a realistic example:
<script type="application/ld+json">
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "VideoObject",
"name": "How to Audit Your On-Page SEO in 10 Minutes",
"description": "A practical walkthrough of auditing titles, meta tags, headings and structured data using free tools.",
"thumbnailUrl": "https://example.com/thumbs/seo-audit.jpg",
"uploadDate": "2026-06-10",
"duration": "PT9M45S",
"contentUrl": "https://example.com/videos/seo-audit.mp4",
"embedUrl": "https://example.com/embed/seo-audit"
}
</script>Frequently asked questions
Do YouTube videos need VideoObject schema?
YouTube handles its own markup on youtube.com — but if you embed videos on your site, adding VideoObject schema to your page helps your page (not just YouTube) earn the video result.
What duration format does VideoObject use?
ISO 8601 — PT9M45S means 9 minutes 45 seconds.
Will this markup guarantee rich results in Google?
No tool can guarantee rich results — Google decides eligibility per page based on content quality, policy compliance and overall site signals. What valid markup does is make your page eligible: without correct structured data you are not in the running at all. Combine it with visible matching content, a crawlable page and solid on-page SEO for the best chance.
Is the Video Schema Generator free to use?
Yes — the Video Schema Generator is completely free, with unlimited use, no signup and no email required. It is built and maintained by WebSoft IT Development Solutions.
How do I add the generated JSON-LD to my website?
Copy the generated <script type="application/ld+json"> block and paste it into the <head> (or anywhere in the HTML) of the page it describes. On WordPress use a header-scripts plugin or your theme settings; you can also inject it with Google Tag Manager. Then confirm it with our JSON-LD Validator and Google’s Rich Results Test.