AI flashcard maker for YouTube videos
YouTube to flashcards, each card linked to its moment
Go from YouTube to flashcards in one paste. VideoNote writes 6 to 10 question and answer cards from what the video actually says, each with the timestamp where the idea is taught, plus study notes, a chapter timeline and a 5 question quiz.
In short
VideoNote is a web tool that turns a YouTube video into flashcards. Paste a public video link and it writes 6 to 10 question and answer cards from the transcript, each tied to the timestamp where that idea comes up, along with study notes, a chapter timeline and a 5 question multiple choice quiz.
Without an account you get 2 videos a day, or 5 a day when you sign in free with Google. Free videos can be up to 30 minutes. Pro passes start at ₹79 for 7 days and allow videos up to 4 hours. Cards can be exported as Markdown, but there is no direct Anki export.
The flashcards
What a YouTube to flashcards deck looks like
Every card has a question on the front and a short answer on the back. VideoNote asks the AI to test understanding rather than trivia, and to use only what is in the transcript, so the cards stay close to what your teacher actually said instead of drifting into general knowledge.
The questions are spread across the whole video, start to end. For a long lecture, the transcript is sampled evenly across its full length before the cards are written, so the last section of the class gets cards too, not just the opening minutes.
You flip through the deck one card at a time with Previous and Next, and a counter shows where you are, such as 3 / 8. Every card carries the timestamp where its idea is covered. Click it on a YouTube video and the embedded player jumps to that moment and plays it. For other sites it opens the transcript at that line. When you get a card wrong, hearing the original explanation again is usually a better fix than rereading the answer.
How it works
How to make flashcards from a YouTube video
01
Paste a public video link
Copy the link from YouTube's Share button or the address bar, paste it above and press Make notes. Instagram reels, TikTok, X and Facebook links work too, as long as the video is public.
02
Cards from the transcript
VideoNote reads the YouTube captions, or transcribes the audio with Whisper large v3 turbo when there are none, then writes 6 to 10 cards spread from the start of the video to the end.
03
Flip through the deck
Open the Study tab, answer each card before you flip it, and click a card's timestamp to go back to the moment it covers.
What you get
Flashcards, plus everything else from the same link
The same link also gives you study notes with a chapter timeline, a 5 question quiz, the full transcript and an Ask chat for the card you keep missing. The Concepts list in the notes is a good source for any extra cards you want to write yourself.
Best videos for flashcards
Which videos make the best flashcards
Lectures and exam prep
Recorded classes are dense with definitions, steps and reasons, which is exactly what recall cards are good at. Free covers lectures up to 30 minutes, and a Pro pass handles videos up to 4 hours.
Tutorials
Coding, maths and software walkthroughs turn into cards about why each step is done. Use the chapter timeline alongside the cards to find a step again.
Language lessons
Lessons where the teacher explains words, grammar or pronunciation out loud give clear question and answer pairs. The cards follow the language of the transcript.
Explainers
Science, history and economics explainers become a short deck you can revise on the way to class. Videos that are mostly music or on screen text give weak cards, because everything comes from what is said.
Honest limits
What the flashcards do not do
VideoNote makes the deck. A dedicated flashcard app is still the better place to keep and review it long term. Here is where VideoNote stops, so you know before you paste a link.
| Feature | VideoNote | What to do instead |
|---|---|---|
| Choose the number of cards | No, each video gives 6 to 10 | Write extra cards from the Concepts list in the notes |
| Edit cards in the app | No | Edit them after you paste them into your own flashcard app |
| Spaced repetition scheduling | No, and right or wrong answers are not tracked | Let Anki or your usual app schedule reviews |
| Anki or CSV export | No | Export .md includes every card as a question and answer pair |
The Markdown export also holds the notes, timeline, concepts and transcript, but not the quiz or the card timestamps. Your cards are saved in this browser with your last 12 videos, so they do not follow you to another device.
Study tips
How to study a video with flashcards
Watch first, then drill. Cards work best as a check after you have seen the video once, not as a replacement for it.
Answer before you flip. Saying the answer out loud, even badly, is what makes recall stick. Flip only once you have committed to an answer.
Use the timestamp on every miss. Rewatch that moment, then move to the next card. At the end, press Start over and run the deck again.
Finish with the quiz. The 5 multiple choice questions each come with a one sentence explanation, and you get a score when you finish.
Ask about the card you keep missing. Ask answers in under 150 words and cites the moment in the video. Free includes 1 question a day without an account and 3 when signed in.
Languages
Flashcards in Hindi and other languages
Cards, like the notes, are written in the same language as the transcript. A lecture transcribed in Hindi gives Hindi cards, and an English lecture gives English cards. VideoNote does not translate, so if you want cards in a particular language, pick a video taught in that language.
If a YouTube video has no captions, the audio is transcribed instead. Accuracy depends on the audio, so a card that looks wrong is worth checking against its timestamp.
Free and Pro
Free and Pro limits for flashcards
Flashcards are included on every plan with no separate charge. Free limits reset at midnight India time. Without an account you get 2 videos, 1 Ask question and 10 minutes of audio transcription a day. Signed in with Google, you get 5 videos, 3 questions and 20 minutes of audio transcription a day. Free videos can be up to 30 minutes long, and free use can pause for the day when the service reaches its daily capacity.
Pro is a prepaid pass that never renews on its own: ₹79 for 7 days with 10 videos, ₹249 for 30 days with 40 videos, or ₹1,999 for 365 days with 480 videos. Pro videos can be up to 4 hours, and every pass has a ceiling of 10 videos a day. The full allowances are in the pricing section and the Terms.
Questions
YouTube to flashcards questions
How do I make flashcards from a YouTube video?
Copy the video link, paste it into VideoNote and press Make notes. VideoNote gets the transcript, then writes 6 to 10 flashcards along with study notes, a chapter timeline and a quiz. Open the Study tab to flip through the cards. Your first 2 videos of the day need no account.
How many flashcards do I get?
Each video gives 6 to 10 cards. The number is set by VideoNote, not by you, and the questions are spread across the whole video from start to end. There is no option to ask for more cards from the same video.
Can I export the flashcards to Anki?
Not directly. There is no Anki or CSV export. The Markdown export includes every card as a question and answer pair, so you can copy the cards into Anki or any other flashcard app and let that app schedule your reviews. The card timestamps are not included in the export.
Do the videos need captions?
No. For YouTube, VideoNote uses the video's captions when it can get them, uploaded or automatic. When there are none, and for other sites, it transcribes the audio with Whisper large v3 turbo. Audio transcription has its own daily allowance: 10 minutes without an account and 20 minutes when you sign in.
Can I make flashcards from a Hindi video?
Yes. The cards are written in the same language as the transcript, so a lecture transcribed in Hindi gives Hindi cards. VideoNote does not translate. A card can only be as accurate as the transcript, so check any card that looks off against its timestamp.
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