Video to Prompt is a free video to prompt generator that analyzes any YouTube video and generates detailed scene-by-scene descriptions. Whether you're a content creator, marketer, or AI enthusiast, this guide will show you exactly how to use it.
Step 1: Find Your YouTube Video
Navigate to any YouTube video or Short you want to analyze. Copy the URL from your browser's address bar. We support all YouTube URL formats:
youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID— Standard videosyoutube.com/shorts/VIDEO_ID— YouTube Shortsyoutu.be/VIDEO_ID— Short share links
Step 2: Paste the URL
Go to Video to Prompt's homepage and paste your copied URL into the input field. The tool automatically detects the video format — no need to convert Shorts URLs manually.
Step 3: Click "Get Prompt"
Hit the "Get Prompt" button and wait while our AI analyzes the video. Processing time depends on the video length:
- YouTube Shorts (15-60s): 10-15 seconds
- Short videos (1-5 min): 20-40 seconds
- Longer videos (5-30 min): 40-90 seconds
Step 4: Review Your Analysis
The AI will generate a structured breakdown with:
- Timestamps: Precise start/end times for each scene
- Camera Movements: Close-ups, panning, tracking shots, etc.
- Scene Descriptions: Lighting, colors, mood, environment
- Characters: People, objects, and visual elements
- Actions: Everything happening in each scene
Step 5: Copy or Export
Use the "Copy All" button to copy the entire analysis to your clipboard, or click "Export" to download it as a text file. You can then paste these prompts into:
- Sora — OpenAI's video generation model
- Midjourney — For generating still frames
- Runway — For AI video editing and generation
- Pika — For creative video generation
Pro Tips
💡 Best Practices for Accurate Results
- Use high-quality videos — HD videos produce more detailed analysis
- Shorter is better — Shorts and short clips give more focused results
- Try different videos — Each genre produces unique prompt styles
- Edit after export — Use the generated prompts as a starting point and refine them
File Upload Option
Don't have a YouTube URL? You can also drag and drop a video file directly. We support MP4, MOV, AVI, WEBM, and FLV formats up to 20MB.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the video to prompt generator really free?
Yes! Our tool is 100% free with no sign-up required, no hidden fees, and no usage limits for regular users.
Can I use the generated prompts commercially?
Absolutely. All generated prompts are yours to use for any purpose, including commercial projects.
What makes this different from manually describing videos?
Our AI analyzes every frame, identifying details a human might miss — camera movements, lighting changes, subtle actions. It's faster, more consistent, and more detailed.