YouTube transcript extraction
Paste any YouTube URL and Highlightly pulls the full transcript with timestamps and speaker context.
YouTube repurposing
YouTube to Social Posts — turn video transcripts into quote cards, carousels, and captions.
Paste a YouTube URL and Highlightly extracts the transcript, identifies hooks, quotes, key points, and insights, then turns them into branded social assets.
Feature highlight
Paste any YouTube URL and Highlightly pulls the full transcript with timestamps and speaker context.
What you get
Everything this feature includes.
AI content intelligence
The extraction identifies hooks, quotes, key points, steps, insights, and claims from the spoken content.
Multiple output formats
Create 16:9 video inserts, quote cards, key-point graphics, carousels, and vertical promo assets.
Platform captions
Generate LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Reddit captions from the same video angle.
Brand kit applied
Colors, fonts, logo, watermark, and handles are applied to every exported asset.
Works with podcasts too
Paste podcast transcripts or upload transcript text for the same extraction workflow.
How it works
The workflow from source to published asset.
01
Paste the YouTube URL
Enter any public YouTube video URL. Highlightly extracts the transcript automatically.
02
Review extracted moments
See hooks, quotes, key points, steps, insights, and claims organized by type and timestamp.
03
Choose your assets
Pick which moments become quote cards, stat graphics, carousels, or caption drafts.
04
Brand and export
Apply your brand kit, edit the text, and export PNGs or PDFs for each platform.
Product screenshots
See the feature in action.
What you can create
Video quote card
A memorable quote from the video becomes a branded visual.
Key point summary
The main takeaways become a concise graphic or carousel.
Promotion captions
Platform-specific captions support video distribution across channels.
Why Highlightly
- Source-backed extraction, not generic AI output
- Brand kit controls for every export
- Multiple output formats from one source
- Platform captions generated alongside visuals
- Attribution preserved from source to asset
Highlightly starts from real source material, exposes what was extracted, lets you edit the creative direction, and exports with attribution intact.
Learn more
Related guides and use cases.
Common questions
Does it work with any YouTube video?
It works with any public YouTube video that has captions or a transcript. Auto-generated captions are supported.
Can I use it for podcasts?
Yes. Paste or upload podcast transcript text and use the same extraction workflow.
Does it extract timestamps?
Yes. The transcript includes timestamps so you can trace extracted quotes back to specific moments in the video.
Try Highlightly
Start with a URL, PDF, or pasted text.
Review the extracted material, choose the output format, apply your brand kit, and export with source context still available.