What you get

More granular than chapters.

Key-moment timestamps

Not just topic boundaries — also: best quotes, surprising claims, framework introductions, common questions.

Topic-transition markers

Wherever the conversation pivots, a timestamp. Useful for long, unstructured interviews.

Deep-link URLs

Each timestamp becomes a youtu.be/...?t=XXX URL. Share to a specific second.

Description and notes formats

Two outputs: YouTube description format (00:00 title) and notes format (00:00 — full sentence describing the moment).

How it works

Three steps to a navigable video.

01

Paste your URL

Any video, any length. Best on unscripted content where topics drift.

02

Pick granularity

Coarse (8-12 marks), medium (15-25), or fine (30+). Default to medium.

03

Use in description, notes, or links

Copy and paste into a description, show notes, blog post, or as deep links anywhere.

Examples

Inputs, outputs.

▸ 3-hour Joe Rogan-style interview
25 timestamps marking topic shifts and key moments
▸ Conference keynote
15 timestamps for major announcements and framework intros
▸ Tutorial walkthrough
20 timestamps marking each step and common pitfall
▸ Earnings call (90 min)
18 timestamps marking prepared remarks, guidance, and analyst Q&A
Built for

For people who need to navigate long videos.

Researchers & analysts

Long earnings calls and analyst-day videos become navigable. Jump to the part that matters.

Journalists

When covering a long press conference, your sources are timestamped automatically. Faster citation, faster filing.

Educators republishing lectures

Make a 2-hour lecture useful as a reference. Students can jump to the concept they need to review.

Questions

Honest answers.

Will the timestamps 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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