What you get

Built for X specifically.

Hook calibrated for X

X rewards different hooks than LinkedIn or Substack. We use the patterns that actually work on this platform.

Premium-length aware

If you're a Premium subscriber, threads can run longer. We adapt to your tier.

Reply-friendly structure

Built to invite replies and quote-tweets. The algorithm rewards conversation, not just impressions.

No 'this is a thread' tweet

The hook is the hook. No 'here's a thread about X' filler tweet — that pattern is dead.

How it works

From video to viral thread in 60 seconds.

01

Paste the link

Any YouTube video you'd want to discuss on X.

02

Pick a strategy

Curation, contrarian, behind-the-scenes, or framework. Each generates differently.

03

Post manually or schedule

Copy to compose, or pipe to Typefully, Hypefury, or any scheduler.

Examples

Inputs, outputs.

▸ AI safety podcast
Contrarian thread: 'Why I disagree with X about Y'
▸ Y Combinator demo day video
Curation thread: '5 startups that caught my eye'
▸ Tech CEO interview
Backstory thread: 'Here's what they didn't say out loud'
▸ Long YouTube essay
Framework thread: 'X's argument in 8 tweets'
Built for

Built for X-native creators.

Tech Twitter / X commentators

Every viral podcast is a thread opportunity. We make the lift trivial so you can ship more, faster.

Researchers building an audience

Your YouTube talks reach 500 people. Your X threads about them reach 50,000. Don't skip the threads.

Anyone who used to write on Twitter

Same craft, faster. The thread you would have written in two hours, in under five minutes.

Questions

Honest answers.

Will the X thread 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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