Product Introduction
- Overview: Web-based utility leveraging YouTube Data API to calculate cumulative duration of public YouTube playlists and videos.
- Value: Enables precise time management for video-based learning and content consumption by calculating total watch time across multiple playback speeds.
Main Features
- Multi-Speed Duration Calculation: Computes total watch time at accelerated playback speeds (1.25x, 1.5x, 1.75x, 2x) using frame-accurate YouTube timestamps.
- Video Range Selector: Calculate duration for specific video segments within playlists (e.g., videos 5-20) for modular learning planning.
- Daily Watch Planner: Projects completion timelines based on custom daily viewing hours and selected playback speed.
Problems Solved
- Challenge: Manual calculation of cumulative playlist duration is error-prone and time-consuming.
- Audience: Online learners, course creators, content marketers, and self-paced study enthusiasts.
- Scenario: Estimating total time commitment for a 150-video programming tutorial before enrollment.
Unique Advantages
- Vs Competitors: Offers video range selection and custom API key support unlike basic duration tools.
- Innovation: Excel export functionality with clickable video links and metadata for content analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- How accurate is the playlist duration calculation? Uses YouTube's official API timestamps for frame-perfect accuracy across all public videos.
- Can I calculate private playlist duration? No, the tool only works with publicly accessible YouTube content due to API restrictions.
- Does playback speed calculation work for music playlists? Yes, speed adjustments apply uniformly to all video content regardless of category.