Using YouTube Videos in StudyPDF

StudyPDF allows you to upload and analyze YouTube videos, making it easy to study from lectures, tutorials, and other educational content on YouTube.

Step 1: Access the Upload Feature

From your dashboard, find and click on one of the "Upload New File" buttons located in different areas of the interface.

Step 2: Select YouTube Video Option

In the upload terminal, select the "YouTube Video" option from the available upload types.

Step 3: Copy and Paste the YouTube Link

1. Find the YouTube video you want to study (for example, a lecture from MIT)

2. Copy the video's URL from your browser

3. Paste the link into the designated field in StudyPDF

4. Click "Continue" to proceed

Step 4: Select Generation Options

Choose your preferred AI processing options:

Base Model: Good for most standard videos (included in all plans)

Super Model: Enhanced processing for more detailed analysis (available with Pro plan)

Step 5: Configure Video Settings

1. Verify or edit the automatically generated title for the video

2. Confirm the language selection (usually detected automatically)

3. Create a new course or select an existing one to organize your content

Step 6: Process the Video

Click "Process Video" to start the upload and analysis of the YouTube content.

Step 7: Wait for Processing

StudyPDF will handle the video processing in the background:

You can continue using the platform for other tasks while waiting

You'll receive a notification when the processing is complete

Step 8: Access Your Uploaded Video

Once processing is complete, your video will appear in your sidebar under the selected course, complete with a full explanation and transcript of the content.

Tips for YouTube Uploads

Educational content works best with StudyPDF's AI analysis

Longer lectures may take more time to process

Videos with clear audio provide the most accurate transcripts

Organizing videos into courses helps keep your content structured

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