How to Convert YouTube Videos to Mind Maps with One Click

Learn how to use WiseInks to quickly convert YouTube videos into well-structured mind maps, greatly improving knowledge absorption efficiency. This tutorial covers the core steps and advantages of AI-generated mind maps.

Grace Miller

Feb 1, 2026

Introduction

When facing content-rich in-depth analysis videos (such as popular ClawdBot tutorials), manually taking notes is time-consuming and prone to missing details. This article will demonstrate how to use WiseInks to instantly transform lengthy YouTube videos into well-structured mind maps, greatly improving knowledge absorption efficiency.

Core Steps

Step 1: Get the Video Link

No need to watch the video from the beginning—simply copy the target video's URL from the YouTube page.

(Tip: You can also search for related resources directly in WiseInks)

Step 2: Enter the Prompt and Link

Return to the WiseInks workspace and open the "New MindMap" dialog.

Enter the following prompt for best results:

Generate a highly detailed and deeply structured mind map summary based on this YouTube video, expanding core ideas into multiple levels (at least 4–6 layers where applicable) with sufficient breadth and depth, adding tags (Tags) and concise annotations (Annotation) **only to key or high-importance nodes**, and fully capturing key concepts, sub-points, reasoning steps, examples, implications, and relationships between ideas
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Step 3: AI Generation

After confirming everything is correct, click send. The AI will quickly parse the video's audio and subtitle information.

Step 4: Secondary Editing and Expansion

WiseInks provides a full-featured MindMap editor. You can continue working on the AI-generated result just like using any mind mapping software:

  • Expand Content: Add your own understanding or supplement new nodes.
  • Adjust Structure: Drag and drop nodes to change logical relationships.
  • Personalize: Modify styles or add notes to polish it into your own knowledge graph.

Why Choose WiseInks?

  • Efficiency Multiplied: Compared to traditional manual note-taking, AI can extract dozens of key nodes in a very short time.
  • Rigorous Logic: Intelligently identifies logical connections between topics, ensuring coherent knowledge structure and avoiding fragmented understanding.
  • Filter the Noise: Automatically filters redundant information and filler content, targeting core pain points and high-value content.

Summary

With WiseInks, you can easily convert any YouTube video into a structured mind map, significantly improving learning and work efficiency. Whether you're learning new skills, researching complex topics, or organizing meeting content, WiseInks is your powerful assistant.

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