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How to Create Flashcards from a YouTube Video in LunaNotes

Last updated on Oct 23, 2025

LunaNotes allows you to generate flashcards automatically from YouTube videos using AI. This feature extracts key information from the video transcript and converts it into question-and-answer cards to help you review, memorize, and test your understanding.

🎥 Perfect for students and professionals who prefer learning from video lectures, tutorials, or educational content.


🚀 Steps to Create Flashcards from a YouTube Video

Step 1: Go to the Flashcards section

From your LunaNotes workspace, click 📇 Flashcards in the left sidebar


Step 2: Click “Create Flashcards”

At the top-right corner, click the ➕ Create Flashcards button to open the dropdown menu.


Step 3: Select “Create from YouTube Video”

From the dropdown, select Create from YouTube Video.
This tells LunaNotes you want to generate flashcards using a video transcript.


Step 4: Paste the YouTube video URL

Enter the video link into the provided field.

💡 Tip: The video must have a transcript available (either automatic or manual) for LunaNotes to create accurate flashcards.


Step 5: Generate and review flashcards

Click Generate Flashcards.
LunaNotes will analyze the transcript, extract the main ideas, and create AI-generated flashcards automatically.


Step 6: Start studying!

After saving, your new quiz will appear in your Flashcards library.


Click the quiz name to start practicing and track your progress with each attempt.

👉 To learn how to start and complete a flashcard quiz, follow this guide:
How to Start a Flashcard Quiz in LunaNotes →


💡 Recommendations

  • Choose educational or lecture-style videos with clear narration and structured content.

  • Keep videos under 30 minutes for better accuracy and faster AI generation.

  • Edit your flashcards after generation to personalize them for your study goals.