The full lecture as text
Every caption line with its timestamp, so your notes can point back to the exact moment a concept was explained.
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YouTube Video to Notes
Convert a YouTube video to notes in three steps: get the transcript here, copy one of our note-taking prompts, and paste both into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini. Ideal for lectures, tutorials and revision.
- Transcript of any captioned video
- Ready note-taking prompts
- Export TXT, Word, PDF or Markdown
Prompts built for studying
Cornell notes, outline notes, key definitions, exam revision sheets — copy the prompt that fits how you study.
Remove the filler first
Delete intros, sponsor reads and off-topic tangents from the transcript before you copy it, so the AI focuses on the content.
Search before you note
Search the transcript for a term and copy only the matching lines to make notes on one topic from a long lecture.
Keep the raw transcript too
Download it as Word, Markdown, TXT or PDF and keep it next to your notes as the source.
Notes in your language
Translate the transcript into 100+ languages first, or simply ask the AI to write the notes in the language you study in.
How to make notes from a YouTube video
This site has no built-in AI, so the process uses a free AI assistant of your choice. It takes about a minute:
- Copy the YouTube video link and paste it into the box above. Press Get Free Transcript.
- Optional: remove lines you do not need, such as the intro or a sponsor segment, and turn timestamps on or off.
- Press Copy to copy the whole transcript.
- Copy one of the note-taking prompts below and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini.
- Paste the transcript under the prompt and send. Save the notes into Docs, Notion, OneNote or your notes app.
A YouTube video to notes converter with AI
Most “YouTube to notes AI” tools do exactly this behind the scenes: they fetch the transcript and send it to a language model. Doing it yourself means you choose the AI, you control the prompt, and you do not need another account or subscription.
It also means the notes are grounded in what the lecturer actually said. Ask the AI to use only the transcript and to include timestamps, and you can check any point against the video.
How to convert a YouTube lecture into study notes
Outline notes
Ask for headings and nested bullets that follow the order of the lecture. Good for first-pass learning and for courses that build step by step.
Cornell notes
Ask for cue questions in one column, notes in the other and a summary at the bottom. Useful when you plan to self-test later.
Definitions and formulas
For maths, science and law lectures, ask the AI to list every definition, formula or rule exactly as stated, with the timestamp.
Revision sheets
Ask for a one-page summary of what is most likely to be examined, followed by practice questions.
How to take notes from YouTube videos effectively
- Watch first at normal speed, then generate notes — the AI version is a second pass, not a replacement for listening.
- Keep timestamps in the transcript so you can click back to anything confusing.
- Ask the AI to mark anything it is unsure about rather than filling gaps.
- Add your own questions and examples under the AI notes; that is where real learning happens.
- For a whole course, make notes per video and keep them in one document with the video title as each heading.
Free, online and works on your phone
The transcript part is free with no sign-up, works in any browser on desktop, iPhone and Android, and needs no extension. Free versions of ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini handle most lectures. A video needs captions — creator subtitles or YouTube’s automatic ones — because we read the captions rather than transcribing audio.
Prompts to use with the transcript
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Turn this YouTube lecture transcript into structured study notes with headings and nested bullet points, following the order of the lecture. Use only what is in the transcript. -
Make Cornell-style notes from this transcript: a column of cue questions, a column of detailed notes, and a 3-sentence summary at the end. -
List every definition, formula, rule or key term mentioned in this lecture, exactly as stated, with the timestamp where it appears. -
Create a one-page revision sheet from this video: the 10 most important points, common mistakes to avoid, and 5 practice questions with answers. -
Write concise notes from this tutorial as numbered steps I can follow, including any settings, commands or values mentioned. -
Summarize each section of this lecture in 3 bullet points with the start timestamp, then list anything the lecturer said would be on the exam. -
Rewrite these lecture notes in simple language for a beginner, and add a short example for each concept where the transcript gives one. -
From this transcript, make notes in Markdown with H2 headings per topic, bold key terms, and a “Questions to review” list at the end.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make notes from a YouTube video?
Get the transcript on this page, copy it, then paste it into an AI assistant with one of the note-taking prompts above. You get organised notes in seconds.
How do I make notes of a YouTube video using AI?
Use the transcript as the input. Paste it into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini with a prompt such as “Turn this lecture transcript into structured study notes”. The AI works from what was said, not from guessing.
Is there a free YouTube video to notes converter online?
Yes. The transcript here is free with no sign-up, and the free tiers of the major AI assistants are enough to turn it into notes.
How do I get lecture notes from a YouTube video?
Paste the lecture link above, remove any intro or off-topic lines, copy the transcript and use the Cornell or outline prompt. Keep timestamps on to link each note to the video.
Can I download the notes?
You can download the transcript as Word, PDF, Markdown or TXT here. The AI-written notes can be copied from the chat into any document or notes app.
Does this site have its own AI?
No. We provide the transcript and ready prompts; you paste them into the AI assistant you prefer. That keeps it free and lets you pick the model.
Does it work for videos in other languages?
Yes, if the video has captions. Switch to the caption language you want, translate the transcript, or ask the AI to write the notes in your language.