AI Lecture Note Taker— Summarize Classes & Lectures into Study Notes Instantly

How it works

1. 1

   Capture the lecture

   Record in person with the mobile app or Apple Watch, paste a YouTube link, or upload a pre-recorded lecture file. HyNote works with audio, video, and academic PDFs.

2. 2

   AI transcribes with chapter markers

   HyNote's latest-generation AI transcribes the lecture with speaker identification, splits it into chapters with timestamps, and generates a concise summary with key concepts, definitions, and important takeaways.

3. 3

   Study with flashcards, quizzes, and search

   Receive structured study notes, flashcards for active recall, and practice quizzes. Search across every lecture you have taken, or chat with the AI to clarify concepts and dive deeper.

What you get

• Full lecture transcript with chaptersA complete, timestamped transcript automatically split into chapters based on topic shifts. Jump to any moment instantly.
• Concise lecture summaryThe key concepts, arguments, and takeaways distilled into a scannable summary with chapter markers — no need to rewatch the entire lecture.
• AI-generated study aidsFlashcards, quizzes, and Cornell notes generated automatically from your lecture content for active recall and exam prep.
• Search across every lectureFind any concept, definition, or discussion point across an entire semester of lectures in seconds — even if the wording is different.
• Interactive Q&A on your lectureAsk follow-up questions about anything from the lecture. The AI has the full transcript and summary to draw from, with citations back to the source.
• Export formats: TXT, PDF, and moreExport transcripts and summaries as TXT or PDF for offline review, printing, or sharing with study groups.

Use cases

• University lecturesRecord in-person lectures with your phone or Apple Watch. Get a complete transcript and summary without taking a single note during class.
• Online classesPaste a Zoom or Google Meet recording link. HyNote transcribes the session and generates study-ready notes with speaker labels.
• YouTube tutorialsSummarize any educational YouTube video into key points and flashcards. Perfect for self-learners and supplemental study.
• Exam preparationReview lecture summaries, test yourself with AI-generated quizzes, and use flashcards for spaced repetition — all from the same source material.
• Research seminarsRecord academic talks and guest lectures. Get searchable transcripts with key findings, citations, and discussion points captured.
• Language learningRecord classes in 50+ languages with high transcription accuracy. Review transcripts and summaries to reinforce vocabulary and comprehension.

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