Convert Any Lecture Into Handwritten Notes in Seconds Using AI (100% FREE), by Shrey Garg on YouTube. 8 min 33 s.
- Video length
- 8 min 33 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Open the lecture on YouTube and check that captions exist. Click the three-dot menu under the video and choose Show transcript.
Copy the video link from the address bar or the Share button so you can paste it into an AI tool later.
In the transcript panel, select all the text and copy it. If the panel is missing, use a free transcript site and paste the video link there.
Open Gemini and paste the transcript into the chat box. Add a prompt asking for structured notes with headings, bullet points and key terms.
Ask for the output as short exam-style notes: definitions, formulas, dates and a summary at the end. Refine the prompt until the format looks right.
Switch on Canvas mode in Gemini to edit the notes in a side panel and keep improving them without losing the chat.
Ask Gemini to convert the notes into HTML, then save the code as an.html file on your computer.
Open the saved file in your browser to check the layout, then share the file or print it for study.
Tips and common mistakes
Long transcripts can get cut off, so split a two-hour lecture into parts and run each part separately.
Always check names, dates and formulas against your textbook, since AI can misread a transcript.
Ask for a handwritten-style font in the HTML if you want the printed notes to look hand-written.
Questions
What if the video has no transcript?
Use YouTube's auto-generated captions or a free transcript site that accepts a video link. If neither works, pick a lecture that has captions.
Is this really free?
Yes, Gemini and ChatGPT both have free tiers that handle a lecture transcript. Paid plans only add longer limits and extra features.
Can I do this with a PDF instead of a video?
Yes. Upload the PDF to Gemini or ChatGPT and use the same note-taking prompt. The steps after that are the same.
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