How to create structured text from Youtube videos using AI for Beginners

Pressed for time but need the essence of a video fast? Here is a quick way to convert any YouTube video into summarized notes using AI.

Follow these simple steps:

1. Get the video transcript
2. Create a strong AI prompt
3. Feed both into ChatGPT (or your preferred chatbot)

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Step-by-step Guide

YouTube is filled with educational content, but it can take years to watch each video you are interested in from the beginning to the end. Here’s how to quickly extract the key points from every video using transcripts and AI.

1. Get the video transcript

YouTube makes it easy to access a video’s transcript if captions are enabled. Here’s how:

1. Open the video.
2. Click “more” to see the full description below the video.
3. Select “Show transcript”.
4. In the transcript panel that appears on the right, click the three dots again inside the panel and toggle off timestamps.
5. Now you can copy the entire transcript as plain text.

Alternatively, use these tools if the transcript is unavailable or incomplete:

• YouTubeTranscript.com
• Otter.ai for live recording and export
• DownSub to auto-download captions

Paste the cleaned-up transcript into your notes app or document.

2. Create a strong AI prompt

You want ChatGPT to act like a smart summarizer. Here is an ideal prompt. Just copy it and paste in a chatbot

You are a note-taking assistant. Your goal is to extract clean, well-organized notes from a video transcript.
Focus on the key points, main arguments, and any actionable insights. Use clear formatting (bullet points or headers).
Do not include filler or conversational fluff. Prioritize clarity and completeness.
Here is the transcript:
(Input your transcript here)

3. Feed both into ChatGPT

Open ChatGPT (or use FlowHunt’s AI Note Generator).

Paste the prompt and transcript. Within seconds, you’ll get clear, structured notes.

This works great for:

• Lectures
• Webinars
• Podcasts
• Long-form commentary

You can now save, edit, or repurpose the notes for your own documents or learning.

Pros and Cons

Let’s break down the upsides and challenges of this method:

Summary

Creating notes from a YouTube video is easier than ever.

Just follow these three steps:

1. Get the transcript
2. Craft a strong AI prompt
3. Paste prompt and a transcript into ChatGPT

You’ll have clean, structured notes in under 5 minutes. It is perfect for fast learning or content repurposing.

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