Extract a to-do checklist from any video
Get a prioritized list of actionable items you can actually follow from any tutorial or how-to.
This free tool turns any YouTube video into a prioritized to-do checklist — pulling out the concrete actions, tasks, and next steps a video recommends. Perfect for turning a strategy talk, tutorial, or webinar into things you'll actually do. Paste the URL and get a ready-to-action list.
How to extract action items
- 1Paste the video URL — a tutorial, talk, webinar, or meeting recording.
- 2Extract the tasks — the tool pulls out every recommended action and orders it.
- 3Work the checklist — copy the prioritized to-dos into your task manager.
Why use it
- From watching to doing — turn passive viewing into a concrete plan.
- Prioritized — the most important steps first, not a flat dump.
- Copy into any tool — paste straight into Notion, Todoist, or a doc.
- Free — no sign-up.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from the How-To Extractor?+
The [How-To Extractor](https://veridive.com/tools/how-to-extractor) lays out the steps to follow along with a tutorial; the Action Items Extractor pulls the tasks you should do next — closer to a to-do list than a procedure.
Is it free?+
Yes — free, no account, no sign-up. Extract action items from as many videos as you need.
What videos work best?+
Anything advice- or task-oriented: strategy talks, business webinars, productivity videos, recorded meetings.
Can I use it on meeting recordings?+
Yes — it's great for "what did we agree to do?" Pair it with the [Meeting Notes Generator](https://veridive.com/tools/meeting-notes) for the full picture.
Are the items prioritized?+
Yes — it orders them by apparent importance and sequence, so you can start at the top.
How accurate is it?+
It captures the actions stated in the captions. Skim the list against the video for anything ambiguous before you act on it.
Does it work without captions?+
It reads the transcript, so the video needs a caption track. Most public videos have auto-captions.
Do I need an account or extension?+
Neither — it's a free web tool. Paste a URL on desktop or mobile.
Can I export to my task manager?+
Yes — copy the checklist and paste it into Notion, Todoist, Asana, or any task app.
Can it track action items across many videos?+
This tool does one video at a time. With veridive, every video you watch feeds a running, searchable list of decisions and next steps (below).