Paste a YouTube URL, Get Study-Ready Flashcards
Turn any educational YouTube video into a complete flashcard deck in under 2 minutes. Just paste the link and let AI do the rest. No more passive watching.
Visual Study Guides from YouTube Videos
LectureScribe doesn't stop at flashcards. It also generates visual infographic summaries from the video content so you can review key concepts at a glance.
- Auto-generated from any YouTube video
- Covers key definitions, diagrams, and takeaways
- Download or share with classmates
- Perfect for visual learners
Sample Infographic
Generated automatically from a YouTube lecture
Bite-Size Review Shorts
Get auto-generated short-form summaries from YouTube videos. Scroll through key points like a social feed right before your exam.
Auto-generated from YouTube video content
Quantum Basics
Wave-Particle Duality
World History
Cold War Overview
Data Structures
Trees & Graphs
Psychology 101
Memory & Learning
How do you make flashcards from YouTube videos?
Paste a YouTube video URL into LectureScribe. AI extracts the transcript, identifies key concepts, and generates a complete flashcard deck in under 2 minutes. Review online or export to Anki and Quizlet.
Sound Familiar?
Common YouTube study struggles we solve
Passive watching with zero retention
Convert passive video watching into active study with AI-generated flashcards from the video content.
No retention after watching
Flashcards force active recall, the most effective study technique. AI creates them automatically from the video.
Can't find key moments in long videos
AI processes the entire transcript and pulls out every important concept, no scrubbing required.
Manual timestamps and note-taking
Skip the manual work entirely. Paste the URL and get a complete flashcard deck in 2 minutes.
How It Works
From upload to study-ready in 3 steps
Paste a YouTube URL
Copy any YouTube video link and paste it into LectureScribe. Educational content, lectures, tutorials, anything.
AI Extracts Key Concepts
AI pulls the transcript, analyzes the content, and identifies the most important concepts and facts.
Study or Export
Review your flashcard deck, edit if needed, then study online or export to Anki and Quizlet.
Everything You Need
The most complete YouTube-to-flashcard tool for students
Any YouTube Video
Works with lectures, tutorials, documentaries, and any educational content on YouTube.
AI Concept Extraction
AI identifies definitions, processes, facts, and key takeaways from the video.
Instant Generation
Get a complete flashcard deck in under 2 minutes from any video length.
Export to Anki & Quizlet
One-click export to Anki, Quizlet, CSV, or PDF for your preferred study flow.
Visual Infographics
Auto-generated visual summaries alongside your flashcards.
Practice Quizzes
Turn YouTube content into mock-exam questions with AI quiz generation.
AI Study Video Preview
Generated from your content
AI Study Videos from YouTube Content
LectureScribe can also transform YouTube video content into short, narrated study summaries optimized for quick review.
- Auto-narrated summaries of key topics
- Shareable with study groups
- Great for visual and auditory learners
- Generated alongside flashcards
What Students Are Saying
“I watch tons of MIT OpenCourseWare lectures on YouTube. Now I paste the link and get a flashcard deck instantly. My study workflow is 10x faster.”
“I used to take notes while pausing YouTube videos constantly. Now I just watch, paste the link after, and get better flashcards than I ever made manually.”
“CrashCourse videos plus LectureScribe flashcards is the ultimate combo. I went from Bs to straight As in history.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What YouTube videos can I use?
Any public YouTube video with spoken content works. Educational lectures, tutorials, documentaries, CrashCourse, Khan Academy, MIT OpenCourseWare, and more.
Does the video need English subtitles?
No. LectureScribe can extract and process the YouTube transcript automatically. If the video has spoken audio, it will work regardless of whether captions are present.
How long can the YouTube video be?
There is no strict limit. LectureScribe handles videos from 5-minute tutorials to 3-hour lecture recordings. Longer videos simply produce more flashcards.
Can I edit the AI-generated flashcards?
Yes. After generation you can edit any question or answer, delete cards, add new ones, or reorganize the deck before studying or exporting.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki or Quizlet?
Yes. One-click export to Anki (.apkg), Quizlet-compatible CSV, standard CSV, PDF, and JSON is built in.
Is it free to try?
Yes. You get 1 free upload with no credit card required. Paste a YouTube link, generate flashcards, and see the quality before committing to a plan.
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