AI Lecture Notes Generator
Never Miss a Lecture Again - Auto-Generate Comprehensive Notes
Transform video lectures into perfectly organized study notes with AI. Get auto-generated timestamps, key concepts, definitions, and structured summaries from any YouTube lecture in seconds.
Key Takeaways
- Generate complete lecture notes in under 30 seconds
- AI captures every key point, definition, and concept
- Clickable timestamps for instant video navigation
- Organized by topics with clear structure
- Export to Notion, Google Docs, Obsidian, or any app
- Free with Google Gemini API - no credit card required
Why Use NoteLM for This?
Discover how AI-powered tools can transform your workflow.
Complete Coverage
AI captures every important point, definition, and concept from lectures. Never miss critical information.
Clickable Timestamps
Every section links directly to that moment in the video. Review unclear concepts instantly.
Auto-Organized Structure
Notes are automatically organized by topic with clear headings, subheadings, and bullet points.
Instant Generation
Generate complete lecture notes in under 30 seconds. No more hours of manual note-taking.
What You Can Do
Powerful capabilities designed for your specific needs.
Topic-Based Chapters
AI automatically segments lectures into logical chapters with descriptive headings.
Key Terms Highlighted
Important vocabulary, definitions, formulas, and technical terms are extracted and highlighted.
Clickable Timestamps
Every chapter and key point links to the exact video timestamp for instant review.
Multiple Export Formats
Export as text, markdown, HTML, or copy directly to Notion, Google Docs, or Obsidian.
Professor Quotes
Captures important statements and explanations verbatim with attribution.
Example Detection
Identifies and highlights examples, case studies, and practical applications.
Get Started in 3 Steps
Simple process to start using AI for your needs.
Open Lecture Video
Navigate to your lecture video on YouTube (works with unlisted professor videos too).
Click Generate Notes
Click the NoteLM extension button to start AI analysis. Notes generate in ~30 seconds.
Review & Customize
Review the structured notes, add your own annotations if needed.
Export & Study
Export to your preferred format or app for exam preparation.
"I used to spend 2 hours taking notes during a lecture and another hour organizing them. Now NoteLM does it all in 30 seconds."
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ai lecture notes generator
How accurate are the AI-generated lecture notes?
Very accurate. Google Gemini AI captures the main points and preserves important details from the video transcript. Accuracy depends on caption quality - clear audio lectures with good captions produce excellent notes.
Can I edit the generated notes?
Yes, absolutely. You can edit, add to, reorganize, or annotate any generated notes before exporting. The notes serve as a comprehensive starting point.
What if my lecture has no captions?
YouTube auto-generates captions for most videos within hours of upload. If captions are unavailable, check back later or ask your professor to enable auto-captions. NoteLM requires captions to process videos.
Does it work with unlisted university lecture videos?
Yes! NoteLM works with unlisted YouTube videos as long as you have the link and the video has captions enabled. Perfect for professor-shared course content.
What subjects work best for lecture notes?
NoteLM excels with any lecture-style content: sciences, humanities, business, law, medicine, engineering, and more. The AI adapts to technical terminology in any field.
Can I use these notes for group study?
Yes! Export notes and share with study groups. Everyone gets the same comprehensive foundation, making group discussions more efficient.
How does this compare to recording lectures myself?
NoteLM works with existing YouTube lectures and provides instant AI organization. For live lectures, record to YouTube (unlisted) then use NoteLM to generate notes automatically.
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The NoteLM team specializes in AI-powered video summarization and learning tools. We are passionate about making video content more accessible and efficient for learners worldwide.
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