YouTube video planner
Plan every YouTube video from first idea to upload: a status board, scripts, shot lists, titles, thumbnails, descriptions and a publish calendar in one place.
Most creators plan videos across a notes app, a spreadsheet, a folder of thumbnails and a calendar. Video Planner puts all of it in one place, built around how a video actually gets made.
From idea to upload on one board
Every video sits on a status board: idea, scripting, filming, editing, scheduled, published. Drag a card along as the video moves on, and you can see at a glance what needs doing next. Video types (vlogs, tutorials, shorts, streams) keep the board easy to scan.
Everything for one video, together
Open a video and everything for it is there:
- Script and talking points, with a word count and an estimate of how long it takes to say.
- Shot list split into A, B and C roll, ticked off as you film.
- Titles and thumbnails: write title ideas, sketch thumbnail concepts and upload mock-ups to compare.
- Description and chapters for YouTube, ready to copy.
- Music used in the video, with credits.
- Files and footage: links to the footage folder, project file and final export.
Know what's coming up
The calendar shows filming days and publish dates. You can subscribe to it from Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Outlook, and put a schedule widget on your own website.
Ideas that suit your channel
Connect your YouTube channel and Video Planner looks at what has worked for you: topics, formats and title styles that get more views than your average. The idea generator, trending topics and daily vlog prompts all use that, so suggestions fit your channel rather than everyone's.
Frequently asked questions
Is Video Planner only for YouTube?
No. It's built around YouTube videos, but streamers use it to plan streams, and the Twitch stats and schedule tools are built in. Anything you film can be planned on the board.
Do I need to connect my YouTube channel?
No. Everything works without it. Connecting a channel adds channel insights and ideas based on what has worked for you.
Can my editor or team use it too?
Yes. You can invite people to your workspace and choose what each person can see and change. See team collaboration.