Questions, answered.
VidBook drafts books from YouTube caption files, transcripts, documents or a book idea. These answers cover sources, credits, covers, content rules, exports and refunds. See the refund-request answer below for the owner-review policy and current contact availability.
Can I request a refund?+
Refund requests are reviewed individually by VidBook's owner. There is no automatic approval or refund guarantee. Canceling a subscription stops future renewals at the end of the current paid period. It does not issue a refund or restore consumed credits. To request a review, sign in and open Billing to use the refund-review request form for a verified invoice. If the form is unavailable, intake is not enabled in that environment. Submitting a request does not cancel your subscription or issue a refund. This policy does not limit any statutory rights that apply to you.
Which sources can I use?+
Upload the caption file (.srt or .vtt) you download from YouTube Studio, paste a transcript or notes, or upload a .txt, DOCX or PDF file with selectable text. You can also start from a book idea or the guided setup, and VidBook writes the book from an AI research brief. Confirm you own the material or have permission to reuse it. Videos without captions are not transcribed; paste a transcript or upload your notes instead.
How many credits does a book use?+
A book uses 1 credit per chapter. Free-plan books are planned at up to 8 chapters, so the 10 free credits always cover one complete book, including the 1-credit research brief for a book started from an idea. An AI front cover uses 1 credit per design and a coloring book uses 1 credit per page. Exports and the paperback full-wrap cover PDF use no credits.
Does VidBook publish my book to Amazon?+
No. VidBook does not submit books to Amazon or any other store. You upload the files yourself. The listing kit and compliance review are advisory: they help you prepare, but they do not guarantee that a store accepts the book.
Can VidBook make a cover?+
Yes. VidBook can generate AI front cover designs for 1 credit each. Covers never show people or animals. Once you choose a front cover, the full-wrap paperback cover PDF with spine and back is free. Check it against your printer's current cover requirements before upload.
What is Market Scout?+
Market Scout suggests book ideas with AI-estimated scores for demand, buyer need, competition and originality. The scores are estimates from an AI model, not Amazon sales data, and they do not predict earnings. Scans use no credits; daily limits apply.
Can I make a coloring book?+
Yes. Choose kids or adults, a style such as patterns, botanicals, geometric shapes, landscapes and buildings, objects or food, and a length of 16, 24 or 30 pages. Each page uses 1 credit. Pages never show people or animals, and the book downloads as an 8.5 x 11 inch print PDF.
Is there content VidBook will not help create?+
Yes. VidBook does not help create books that promote or normalize alcohol, drugs, tobacco or vaping, sexual or immodest content, music or nightlife, gambling, interest-based finance, magic, astrology or the occult, or mockery of religion. Neutral or cautionary mentions are fine. Generated images never show people or animals. The full rule is on the content policy page at /content-policy.
Can VidBook invent facts that are not in the video?+
It can. Assigning transcript chunks to each chapter reduces unsupported additions, but no generative model can guarantee zero hallucinations. Compare important claims and quotations with the source video before publishing, and edit anything that changes the speaker's meaning.
How long does a book take to generate?+
Generation time depends on transcript length, chapter count, model availability and retries. The dashboard shows each pipeline stage while the server-side job runs. Treat the result as a first draft and budget additional time for fact checking, permissions, editing and export review.
Can I edit the manuscript after generation?+
Yes. You can edit generated chapters in the in-app editor and use AI rewrite controls on selected passages. Review suggested changes before saving them, then check the manuscript preview and the actual exported file. Rewrite duration depends on the request and provider availability.
What about copyright when converting a YouTube video to a book?+
VidBook is a tool. You are responsible for the source material you feed it and the book you publish. Most creators use their own videos, which is the safest path. If you use someone else's content, get permission or rely on fair-use principles you have actually verified with a lawyer.
Do credits roll over month to month?+
No. Your monthly allowance resets on a paid renewal and unused credits do not carry over. Free credits are a one-time signup grant. Use Manage billing to see available subscription options and check the price and timing before confirming a change.
Which export formats are supported for KDP and other stores?+
Books export as a print PDF interior in 6 x 9, 5.5 x 8.5, A5 or 8.5 x 11 inch trims, as EPUB and as DOCX. Exports use no credits. Print requirements vary with page count, bleed, images and cover choices, so review the PDF in Amazon's Print Previewer and correct any reported issue before publication.
What is the difference between VidBook and ChatGPT or Claude for writing a book?+
VidBook packages source intake, outlining, source-based chapter drafting, editing, covers, a listing kit and file export in one workflow. A general-purpose chat tool gives you a different way to draft and revise text. Choose based on the inputs and editing process you need; neither approach removes the need to check facts, permissions and publishing files.
Still curious?
The fastest answer to most questions is to generate a book and see the output. The 10 free credits cover one complete book of up to 8 chapters. No credit card.