Save Inspirations from YouTube
YouTube is a goldmine of creative inspiration. Here's how to save videos to your Inspire.Me library.
Step by Step
On Mobile (iOS & Android)
- Open the YouTube app and find a video you want to save
- Tap the Share button below the video
- Select Inspire.Me from the share sheet
- Add a note about why this inspires you
- Tap Save
On Desktop
- Copy the YouTube video URL from your browser
- Open the Inspire.Me app
- Tap the + button to add new inspiration
- Paste the URL
- Add your note and save
What Gets Saved
When you save a YouTube video, we capture:
- Video thumbnail
- Title and description
- Creator/channel name
- Video duration
- Tags, mood, and color analysis
Tips
- Add specific notes - Instead of "cool video", try "love the color grading in the opening scene"
- Save timestamps - Include timestamps in your note if a specific moment caught your eye
- YouTube Shorts work too - Short-form content is fully supported
Troubleshooting
Can't find Inspire.Me in share sheet? Make sure you've enabled the share extension. See our iOS Share Sheet Setup or Android Share Menu Setup guides.
Video not loading? Some videos may be region-restricted or private. We can only save publicly accessible content.