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How to Import YouTube Shorts into ReelRecall
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Import YouTube Shorts by URL and make every Short searchable by transcript.
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Quick Tip
Import YouTube Shorts by URL and make every Short searchable by transcript.
How to Import YouTube Shorts into ReelRecall
YouTube Shorts move fast. Importing them into ReelRecall lets you search by spoken words and keep your favorites organized.
Method 1: Paste a Short link
- Copy the Shorts URL from YouTube
- Paste it into ReelRecall
- Submit the import
Method 2: Share from the YouTube app
- Tap Share on the Short
- Select ReelRecall (or copy the link and paste it)
- Confirm the import
Method 3: Bulk import a list
- Collect multiple Shorts URLs
- Submit them together using the bulk import flow
After import
- Transcript search across every Short
- Summaries and tags for quick filtering
- Collections to group Shorts by topic
Common issues
- Private or deleted Shorts cannot be imported
- If a link fails, re-copy it from the share menu
- Imports may queue during peak processing
Once the Shorts are processed, search for a phrase you remember to find the exact clip instantly.
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