Lecture Notes from YouTube Videos

Create study notes from a YouTube lecture when captions are available.

At a glance

Transkripe loads the transcript from a public YouTube video and helps turn the text into organized notes. You can review the transcript next to the notes so important details stay easy to check.

Use it for lectures, tutorials, course videos and educational talks. Sign in to unlock more study formats; captionless videos may not load.

Use cases

Students reviewing classes

Turn a lecture into notes you can scan before homework, quizzes or exams.

Teachers preparing materials

Create a first pass of lesson notes from a recorded class or tutorial.

Researchers checking concepts

Extract definitions and main ideas while keeping the transcript nearby.

Self-learners

Turn long educational videos into a more organized study guide.

How it works

  1. Paste a public YouTube lecture link.
  2. Transkripe loads the transcript when captions or subtitles are available.
  3. Create lecture notes, then edit the structure and details for your study needs.

Frequently asked questions

What are lecture notes from YouTube?
They are organized study notes created from the transcript of a captioned YouTube lecture or tutorial.
Does Transkripe transcribe lectures without captions?
No. Transkripe needs captions or subtitles to load the transcript before notes can be created.
Does this work for every YouTube lecture?
No. Transkripe works when the public video has captions or subtitles available. Private, restricted or captionless videos may not load.
Is Transkripe free to start?
Yes. You can create a transcript for free when captions are available and try AI outputs from the transcript. Usage limits are shown clearly inside the app.
Can I compare notes with the transcript?
Yes. Keep the transcript open while editing notes so you can check wording, definitions and context.
Is Transkripe affiliated with YouTube?
No. Transkripe is independent and is not affiliated with YouTube or Google.