Transcapt
YouTube → Obsidian

Turn YouTube videos into Obsidian markdown notes

Paste a YouTube URL, get a markdown file with the transcript, metadata (title, author, duration, URL), and Dataview frontmatter. Drop it into your vault — done.

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Why Transcapt

Dataview-ready frontmatter

Every exported markdown note includes structured frontmatter (title, source, author, duration, date, tags). Query your YouTube-sourced knowledge with Dataview just like any other Obsidian note.

Backlinks to channel and tags

Auto-generated backlinks to the channel note (e.g., [[Lex Fridman]]) and topic tags make your transcripts queryable and navigable inside your existing vault structure.

Timestamp anchors for precise citation

Each paragraph includes a timestamp link that jumps to the exact moment in the original video. Quote in your notes with verifiable sources.

Free for any YouTube video

YouTube transcription is free on Transcapt. Build your Obsidian vault with hundreds of video-sourced notes without spending a dollar.

Pay-per-use pricing, no subscription

Pay only for the minutes you transcribe. Credits never expire.

Starter

Perfect for occasional use

$4.99

2 hour

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$9.99

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For power users and teams

$19.99

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get a YouTube transcript into Obsidian?+

Transcribe the video on Transcapt, export as Markdown. Drag the .md file into your Obsidian vault — it's immediately indexable and linkable.

Does the export include the video URL and timestamps?+

Yes. The markdown export includes the canonical YouTube URL, the author's name, publication date, and per-paragraph timestamp links that deep-link to the exact moment.

Can I customize the frontmatter?+

The export uses a standard frontmatter template (title, source, author, duration, date). For custom fields, edit the file in Obsidian after import.

Does Transcapt support bulk playlist → Obsidian?+

Yes. Transcribe a YouTube playlist, export all transcripts as a markdown bundle, and drag the folder into your vault. 50 videos become 50 linked notes in one step.

Is the Obsidian export format compatible with my plugins (Dataview, etc.)?+

Yes. The frontmatter follows standard YAML conventions used by Dataview, Templater, and other common Obsidian plugins.

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