What you get

Notes designed for the exam, not the lecture.

Definitions block

Every defined term gets its own line. Easy to scan, easy to flashcard later.

Concept hierarchy

Topics, subtopics, supporting detail — the actual structure of the subject, not the order the lecturer said things.

Worked examples preserved

Math, code, case studies — when the lecturer walks through a problem, the walkthrough is captured intact.

Flashcard-ready export

One-click export to Anki or Quizlet. Definitions become cards. Concepts become cloze deletions.

How it works

Three steps from lecture to study session.

01

Paste the lecture URL

Khan Academy, Crash Course, university YouTube channels, MIT OpenCourseWare — all work.

02

Get organized notes

Definitions, concepts, examples — structured the way a careful student would organize them.

03

Study or export

Review in-browser, or send to Anki for spaced repetition, Notion for review, or Markdown for printing.

Examples

Lecture in, study guide out.

▸ Organic chem lecture (90 min)
Reaction mechanisms with definitions and worked examples
▸ Macroeconomics seminar
Concept hierarchy with formulas and case applications
▸ MCAT prep video (2 hrs)
Topic notes with high-yield facts flagged
▸ Coding bootcamp module
Concept notes with all code examples preserved
Built for

Built by students, for students.

University students

Recorded lectures become reviewable text. Cram week becomes manageable. Sleep, optional but recommended.

Test prep

MCAT, LSAT, GRE, bar exam — long prep videos become spaced-repetition flashcards in two clicks.

Language learners

Captioned videos in your target language become vocabulary lists and grammar notes you can review on paper.

Questions

Honest answers.

Will the study 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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