> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.zappway.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# YouTube Videos

> Train your AI with YouTube video transcripts

## Overview

Extract transcripts from YouTube videos to train your AI on video content, tutorials, and presentations.

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## Quick Start

<Steps>
  <Step title="Copy YouTube URL">
    Get video URL (e.g., youtube.com/watch?v=...)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Source">
    Datastore → Add Datasource → YouTube
  </Step>

  <Step title="Paste URL">
    Enter URL and click "Extract Transcript"
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## What's Extracted

* ✅ **Auto-generated transcripts**
* ✅ **Manual captions** (if available)
* ✅ **Timestamps**
* ✅ **Video metadata** (title, description)
* ❌ Video/audio files
* ❌ Comments

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## Features

### Language Support

* 50+ languages
* Auto-translation available
* Subtitle format support

### Quality

* Manual > Auto-generated
* Checks for transcript availability
* Handles long videos (>2 hours)

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## Use Cases

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Training Videos" icon="video">
    Employee training, tutorials
  </Card>

  <Card title="Webinars" icon="users">
    Conference talks, presentations
  </Card>

  <Card title="Product Demos" icon="play">
    Feature walkthroughs
  </Card>

  <Card title="Courses" icon="graduation-cap">
    Educational content
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Best Practices

✅ **Enable Captions**: Upload manual captions for accuracy
✅ **Public Videos**: Private videos not accessible
✅ **Quality Check**: Review extracted text

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## Limitations

**Not Available:**

* Private videos
* Age-restricted content
* Videos without transcripts
* Live streams (until archived)

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## FAQ

**Can I extract from playlists?**
Yes! Enter playlist URL to process all videos.

**What if no transcript exists?**
Video will be skipped. Enable auto-captions on YouTube first.

**Does it work with other video platforms?**
Currently YouTube only. Vimeo coming soon.

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