https://podtube.brighteng.org/ · Tools
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Turn YouTube into a podcast player. Listen to videos without watching - save bandwidth, reduce distractions, extend battery life. Transform YouTube into an audio-first experience. PodTube lets you listen to any video without the visual distraction - perfect for podcasts, lectures, music, and more. WHO IS THIS FOR? - Podcast listeners who watch video podcasts on YouTube - Students listening to lectures and tutorials - Music lovers using YouTube as a streaming platform - Multitaskers who listen while working, commuting, or exercising - Anyone who wants to reduce screen time while still enjoying content FEATURES - One-click toggle: Click the headphones icon in the YouTube player to switch modes instantly - Blur mode: Video content is blurred out while audio continues playing - Speed control: Adjust playback from 0.75x to 2x with slider or preset buttons - Keyboard shortcut: Press Shift+A to toggle audio mode instantly - YouTube sync: Works with native > and < speed shortcuts - Bandwidth saver: Automatically sets video to lowest quality, reducing data usage - Battery friendly: Less video decoding means longer battery life on laptops and phones HOW TO USE 1. Go to any YouTube video 2. Click the headphones icon OR press Shift+A to enable audio mode 3. Use the speed slider or presets to adjust playback speed 4. The video will blur and quality will drop to minimum - enjoy the audio! 5. Click again or press Shift+A to restore normal video playback PRIVACY FIRST PodTube does NOT: - Collect any personal data - Track your viewing habits - Send data to external servers - Require any account or login SUPPORT Having issues or have suggestions? Contact us at support@brighteng.org
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