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YouTube to Mind Map —
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The AI-powered YouTube to mind map generator built for deep learners. Paste any YouTube URL and get a structured, research-grounded knowledge graph with quizzes and export to Notion or Obsidian.
How to convert a YouTube video to a mind map
Four steps. Under 60 seconds from paste to interactive knowledge graph.
Paste your YouTube URL
Copy any YouTube link — lecture, podcast, tutorial, or talk — and paste it into the mapifast input.
The Architect structures your knowledge
Our Architect agent reads the transcript and extracts a hierarchical concept tree: topics, sub-topics, and key claims.
The Researcher grounds every node
Click any node for instant deep research: the Researcher agent finds peer-reviewed papers from arXiv and summarises the evidence.
Quiz yourself and export
The Quizmaster generates spaced-repetition cards from your map. Export everything to Notion, Obsidian, Markdown, or PDF with one click.
AI mindmap generator for students, researchers, and developers
Students
Turn lecture recordings and MOOCs into visual concept maps. Generate spaced-repetition quizzes to boost exam retention by up to 90%.
🔬Researchers
Process arXiv papers and seminar videos. Every mind map node links to peer-reviewed citations — no manual literature review.
💻Developers
Turn conference talks and tutorial videos into structured notes. Export to Obsidian or use the API to build knowledge pipelines.
Export YouTube notes to Notion and Obsidian automatically
Your mind map lives in mapifast — but your notes live wherever you work. One click exports your full knowledge graph, preserving structure and citations.
Notion
One-click export
Obsidian
One-click export
Markdown
One-click export
One-click export
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a YouTube video to a mind map?+
Paste the YouTube URL into mapifast. The AI extracts the transcript, identifies key concepts, and builds a hierarchical mind map in under 30 seconds — no manual work required.
Is the YouTube to mind map converter free?+
Yes. mapifast has a free forever plan with 10 mind maps per month. No credit card needed. Paid plans unlock more maps, deeper research, and Notion/Obsidian export.
What types of YouTube videos work best?+
Lectures, tutorials, podcasts, conference talks, and educational videos with clear spoken content work best. The AI uses the video transcript, so videos with closed captions yield the richest maps.
Can I export the mind map after generating it?+
Yes — export to Notion, Obsidian, Markdown, or PDF in one click. Pro and Business plans include all export formats.
Does mapifast work with YouTube playlists or long videos?+
Yes. mapifast handles videos up to 3 hours. For playlists, process each video individually and your personal knowledge base will link the maps together automatically.
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