YouTube Title, Thumbnail & Description Generator - AI Agent

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An Apify Actor that automatically generates optimized YouTube titles, thumbnail headlines, and descriptions from your videos. Simply upload a video file or provide a Google Drive link, and get SEO Optimized YouTube content plus a full transcript.

Why Use This Actor?

• Save Time: No need to manually write titles and descriptions
• SEO Optimized: AI-generated content optimized for YouTube search
• Multiple Variations: Get 10 title and thumbnail headline options to choose from
• Complete Package: Get everything you need - titles, thumbnails, description, and transcript
• Flexible Input: Upload files directly or use Google Drive links
• Zero Configuration: No API keys or setup required - just upload and run

Quick Start

1. Upload or Link: Provide your video file or Google Drive link
2. Run: Click "Run" in Apify Console
3. Get Results: Download your YouTube content and transcript

That's it! No API keys or configuration needed.

Features

• Simple Input: Upload a video file or provide a Google Drive link
• AI-Powered: Uses advanced AI for transcription and content generation
• SEO Optimized: All content optimized for YouTube search algorithms
• Multiple Variations: 10 title and 10 thumbnail headline options
• Complete Package: Titles, descriptions, thumbnails, and transcripts
• Fast Processing: Typically 30-50 seconds for short videos
• Secure: All API keys configured server-side

Input

The actor accepts the following input:

Field	Type	Required	Description
videoFile	File	Yes*	Upload video file via Apify UI (MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, etc.)
videoUrl	String	Yes*	Google Drive link or any video URL

* Provide either videoFile OR videoUrl - not both.

Example Input

Option 1: File Upload

{
  "videoFile": "[upload via Apify UI]"
}

Option 2: Google Drive Link

{
  "videoUrl": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/YOUR_FILE_ID/view?usp=sharing"
}

Output

The actor generates and saves:

1. 10 YouTube Title Variations: Optimized, SEO-friendly titles (50-70 characters each)
2. 10 Thumbnail Headline Variations: Supporting headlines for thumbnails (3-5 words each)
3. YouTube Description: Comprehensive, optimized description (200-500 words)
4. Video Transcript: Full transcription with timestamps and speaker detection

Example Output

Titles:

• "This Secret Method Will Change How You Build Websites Forever"
• "I Tried Building a Website in 2024 - You Won't Believe What Happened"
• "The Ultimate Website Building Guide: From Zero to Hero in 2024"
• "Stop Wasting Time! Here's How to Build Websites Like a Pro"
• "Website Building Made Simple: The 2024 Complete Tutorial"
• "Build Your First Website Today: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners"
• "The Truth About Website Building: What They Don't Tell You"

Thumbnail Headlines:

• "Game Changer!"
• "Zero to Hero"
• "Build It Now"
• "Pro Secrets Revealed"
• "Start Today"
• "Complete Guide"
• "Learn Fast"

Description: A comprehensive, SEO-optimized description summarizing the video content, key points, and relevant keywords...

Output Locations

Apify Dataset contains three views:

1. Overview Section:

   • Titles (10 variations)
   • Thumbnail Headlines (10 variations)
   • Description

2. Full Transcript Section:

   • Complete video transcript

3. All Fields Section:

   • Titles
   • Description
   • Thumbnail Headlines
   • Full Transcript

Key-Value Store contains:

• youtube-content.json: Complete YouTube content (titles, headlines, description)
• youtube-titles.txt: 10 title variations (one per line)
• youtube-thumbnail-headlines.txt: 10 headline variations (one per line)
• youtube-description.txt: Full YouTube description
• transcript.txt: Plain text transcript
• transcript-detailed.txt: Detailed transcript with speaker labels
• subtitles.srt: SRT format subtitles

Use Cases

• Content Creators: Quickly generate optimized YouTube content for your videos
• Marketing Teams: Create multiple title variations for A/B testing
• Video Agencies: Batch process multiple videos for clients
• YouTubers: Save hours of manual work writing descriptions and titles
• Social Media Managers: Generate engaging content for video marketing campaigns

Requirements & Limitations

• Processing Time: Estimated processing time is approximately 1 minute per GB of file size. For example, a 2GB file may take 2-3 minutes to process.
• Video Formats: MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, M4V, and other common video formats
• Google Drive: Links must have at least view-only access
• Language: Optimized for English language videos

Troubleshooting

Video format not supported

If you encounter errors with certain video formats, try converting to MP4 first. The actor supports most common video formats including MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, and WebM.

Google Drive issues

• Verify the Google Drive link is publicly accessible or shared correctly
• Check that the file ID is correct in the URL
• Ensure the file is a video format (not a document or other file type)
• Make sure the link has at least view-only access

File upload issues

• Ensure the file was uploaded successfully in Apify Console
• Verify the file is a valid video format
• Processing time is approximately 1 minute per GB (e.g., a 2GB file may take 2-3 minutes)

FAQ

Q: Do I need to provide API keys?
A: No! All API keys are configured server-side. Just upload your video and run.

Q: What video formats are supported?
A: Most common formats including MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, and WebM. The actor uses Deepgram API which supports many video formats.

Q: How long does processing take?
A: Estimated processing time is approximately 1 minute per GB of file size. For example, a 2GB file may take 2-3 minutes to process. Processing time depends on video length and file size.

Q: Can I use Google Drive links?
A: Yes! Just paste your Google Drive sharing link (must have view-only access). The actor automatically handles Google Drive URLs.

Q: How many title variations do I get?
A: You get exactly 10 optimized title variations and 10 thumbnail headline variations to choose from.

Q: Is the content SEO optimized?
A: Yes! All generated titles, headlines, and descriptions are optimized for YouTube search algorithms using AI.

Q: Can I process multiple videos?
A: Yes, you can run the actor multiple times with different videos, or use Apify's scheduling features for batch processing.

Notes

• Processing time is approximately 1 minute per GB of file size (e.g., a 2GB file may take 2-3 minutes). Processing time depends on video length and file size.
• Videos are processed using AI transcription and content generation
• All API keys are configured server-side (no user input required)
• The actor uses advanced AI for transcription and content generation

License

MIT