Import YouTube Transcripts into Obsidian (Markdown)
Obsidian helps you build a second brain with local markdown files. TranscribeYT enables you to convert any YouTube video transcript into clean, lightweight markdown files formatted with frontmatter, tags, and internal link structures compatible with Obsidian.
How to Export to Obsidian:
Generate your transcript and summary using TranscribeYT.
Select the 'Export as Markdown (.md)' option.
Drop the downloaded file directly into your Obsidian Vault folder.
Key Benefits
- Keep local ownership of your video transcript files in plain text (.md).
- Generate YAML frontmatter templates with duration, source URL, and custom tags.
- Turn AI summary bullet points into future link nodes for your Obsidian graph.
Common Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it support YAML frontmatter?
Yes, our markdown export option includes options for frontmatter headers like title, date, URL, and duration tags.
Can I use internal backlinks?
The export provides clean semantic lists that make it incredibly easy to append double-bracket tags (`[[Topic]]`) for Obsidian graph mapping.
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