Want to turn a YouTube video into vocabulary flashcards in another language? The byHeart app lets you convert videos in any language into flashcards in over 20 languages automatically using AI — perfect for vocabulary lists, educational content, and tutorials. In this tutorial, we'll demonstrate how to generate Italian flashcards from an English YouTube video.

Follow the steps below to generate Italian language flashcards from an English YouTube video.

Tutorial - Generate Flashcards from YouTube Video

Step 1: Create a New Collection

• Tap the “+” button on the home screen to open the Create Collection screen.
• Enter a name for your new collection.

Step 2: Choose Your Learning Mode

• When asked if you're learning a language, select Yes.
• Choose Italian from the language options.
• Select B1 as your language proficiency level.

Step 3: Select YouTube as Your Source

• Under the content source options, choose YouTube.
• This will allow byHeart to pull the video transcript and transform it into Italian flashcards automatically.

Step 4: Paste Your YouTube Link

• Copy the URL of the YouTube video you want to study (in this example, an English video).
• Paste the link into the input field in the app.
• The video should have a transcript/subtitles available.

Step 5: Generate Flashcards with AI

• Tap Generate to start the AI processing.
• In a moment, your flashcards will be ready — the AI will translate the content from the video transcript into Italian vocabulary flashcards.
• The flashcards will be optimized for B1-level Italian learners.

You can now open the collection, review your Italian vocabulary cards, and begin studying.

Why Generate Flashcards from YouTube Videos?

• Study videos in any language — vocabulary lists, tutorials, educational content — and learn the vocabulary in your target language.
• Save time — no need to manually translate or take notes.
• Better retention — learn vocabulary using spaced repetition and active recall.
• Level-appropriate learning — flashcards are tailored to your proficiency level.

Next step:

Paste your first YouTube link into byHeart and instantly turn the video content into a personalized vocabulary flashcard set in your target language.