YouTube to PDF, with the screenshots that matter
Stop pausing and screenshotting. Paste a YouTube link and get a PDF of the whole video: what was said, organized into sections, with the right screenshot for each part.
Why people use VideoPDF for YouTube to PDF
Any length
From a 3-minute short to a 3-hour course.
Clickable timestamps
Turn on timestamps to jump back to that moment in the video.
Translate it
Read the PDF in 20 languages, even the text inside the screenshots.
Made for AI
Upload the PDF to ChatGPT or Claude so it can finally 'watch' the video.
How it works
1. Add your video
Upload a file, or paste a YouTube, Facebook or TikTok link on a paid plan. You see the exact cost before you start.
2. We watch and listen
Speech becomes paragraphs; every scene gives one finished picture. Pick "Text only" if you just need the words.
3. Edit and download
Fix words, swap pictures, translate, then download PDF, Word or Markdown, or share a link.
Questions about YouTube to PDF
Is pasting YouTube links free?
Pasting links is part of the paid plans (from $4.99/month). On the free plan you can upload a video file up to 5 minutes.
Do you download or store the video?
We process it to build your article and delete the video after 24 hours. Only your article is kept.
What about private or members-only videos?
Only public videos work. Respect the creator's rights and YouTube's terms.
How much does it cost?
Free: 5 credits every day for uploads up to 5 minutes. Paid plans start at $4.99/month, and 1 credit ≈ 1 minute of video. See pricing.
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