Best AI Prompts for YouTube & Video
Video is how many people learn today. These prompts write click-worthy titles, retention-focused scripts, strong hooks, SEO descriptions and faceless video concepts — so you can publish consistently, even without showing your face.
13 prompts
Retention script
Write a YouTube script for a video titled '[TITLE]'. Open with a 15-second hook that promises a clear payoff, deliver the value in 4 tight segments, add mini re-hooks between them, and end with a call to action. Aim for high retention.
10 title options
Write 10 YouTube title options for a video about [TOPIC]. Keep each under 60 characters, create curiosity or promise a specific outcome without clickbait, and mark the 3 most compelling.
Faceless video idea
Give me 8 faceless YouTube video concepts for the [NICHE] niche. For each: a working title, the format (list, tutorial, story), and how I'd produce it with AI voice and stock footage.
Video description SEO
Write an SEO-optimized YouTube description for a video about [TOPIC]: a keyword-rich first two lines, a helpful summary, timestamps placeholders, and a call to action, plus 10 tags.
Hook variations
Write 8 opening-hook variations (first 10 seconds) for a video about [TOPIC], mixing curiosity gaps, bold claims, relatable problems and pattern interrupts.
Shorts from long video
Here's my long video summary: [PASTE]. Identify 5 self-contained moments I can cut into YouTube Shorts, each with a hook, the clip idea, and a caption.
Series plan
Design a 6-video YouTube series that takes a beginner from zero to [OUTCOME] in [NICHE]. Give each video a title, the key lesson, and how it links to the next.
Thumbnail text ideas
Suggest 8 short, punchy thumbnail text options (2–4 words) for a video titled '[TITLE]', plus a visual concept for the strongest one.
Tutorial structure
Structure a step-by-step tutorial video on how to [TASK]. Include the hook, a quick 'what you'll achieve', numbered steps with what to say, common mistakes to warn about, and a call to action.
Channel niche plan
Based on my interests [INTERESTS] and skills [SKILLS], suggest 5 profitable, low-competition YouTube channel niches, each with the target viewer, content angle, and how it monetizes.
Voiceover script tone
Rewrite this video script so it sounds natural when read aloud by an AI voice: conversational, varied pacing, short sentences, and clear emphasis cues. Script: [PASTE]
Community post
Write 5 YouTube community post ideas for my [NICHE] channel that boost engagement and tease upcoming videos, each with the post copy and a poll or question.
Video-to-blog
Turn this video transcript into an SEO-friendly blog post: [PASTE]. Add an intro that answers the query, H2/H3 headings, a summary, and keep my voice and key points intact.
Frequently asked questions
What prompts help write YouTube scripts?
A script prompt that opens with a hook, delivers value in clear segments, and ends with a call to action keeps viewers watching and works for faceless channels too.
How do I write YouTube titles with AI?
Prompt for 10 title variations under 60 characters that create curiosity or promise a specific outcome without clickbait, then pick the most honest and compelling.
Can I make faceless videos with AI?
Yes. Use prompts to script the video, then pair AI voice and stock footage to produce it without appearing on camera.