What you get

Notes that look like you took them. But didn't.

Hierarchical structure

H1 topics, H2 subtopics, bulleted detail underneath. The structure makes the content reviewable.

Key concepts flagged

Definitions, formulas, and named frameworks get highlighted — the stuff you'd underline in a textbook.

Examples preserved

When the speaker gives an example, the example survives. Concrete beats abstract.

Markdown for Notion or Obsidian

Drops straight into your knowledge system. Nested bullets. Headings. Inline code. All preserved.

How it works

Faster than you can take notes by hand.

01

Drop the video link

Lectures, tutorials, conference talks, explainers, MOOCs — all work.

02

We listen for you

AI extracts the structure, captures the concepts, preserves the examples. 30 seconds.

03

Read or save

Skim in-browser, export to Notion or Obsidian, or send to your favorite note app.

Examples

From video to notebook.

▸ 90-min Stanford lecture
Multi-section notes with definitions and worked examples
▸ 60-min coding tutorial
Step-by-step notes with code snippets preserved
▸ 45-min TED talk
Argument-by-argument outline with quoted hooks
▸ 2-hour MOOC module
Topic notes organized by chapter, with a final summary
Built for

For people who learn by reading.

Students

Lecture recordings turn into study materials automatically. Review reading-speed instead of video-speed.

Self-learners

MOOCs, YouTube tutorials, conference talks — all become reviewable text. Build a personal knowledge base.

Curious professionals

Watch one tutorial during your commute, then have written notes waiting when you sit down to actually try it.

Questions

Honest answers.

Will the notes sound like me or like a robot?

RecapGPT preserves the speaker's voice in pull-quotes and writes connective prose in a neutral editorial tone. Most users tweak 10-15% before publishing — far less than starting from a raw transcript. If you want a stronger personal voice, edit the connective sentences and leave the quotes alone.

Is it really free?

Yes. You get 3 free conversions per month with no credit card required. Pro is $5.99/mo for unlimited conversions and longer videos. We don't run ads or sell your data.

What format does the output come in?

Markdown, HTML, or plain text — your choice. Works with WordPress, Ghost, Substack, Medium, Notion, Obsidian, and anything else that accepts standard text. No lock-in.

Can I convert someone else's YouTube video?

Yes, if the video is public. The output is your draft, but the underlying ideas belong to the original creator — cite them, link to the video, and don't republish verbatim. Best practice is to use AI drafts as a starting point for your own analysis or commentary, not a substitute for it.

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