A good video PDF is a reading document, not a dump of every caption fragment. Decide whether you need a faithful transcript, a concise summary or study notes before formatting the pages.
Keep source and interpretation distinct
Save the video URL, title and any known speaker details. Put generated notes under a separate heading from the source transcript. This prevents a summary or correction from being mistaken for the speaker's exact wording.
Build a document that reads well
Use short paragraphs and descriptive headings. Keep timestamps near important quotes and section boundaries. For cooking, separate ingredients from steps; for tutorials, keep commands and warnings with the relevant instruction.
Check the print preview
Select PDF in the workspace and choose Save as PDF in the browser. Use A4 or Letter to match your audience. Review the first and last page, long paragraphs and lines near page breaks before saving.
Archive a useful companion file
Keep a TXT or Markdown version next to the PDF. It is easier to correct, search and reuse. For ebook devices, a readable font and modest margins usually matter more than elaborate page decoration; test the actual reading size.