Peel

What It Does

Peel is an AI-powered analysis tool that reverse-engineers finished YouTube videos and Shorts into structured, searchable breakdowns of their editing decisions. Instead of manually scrubbing through footage frame by frame, creators and editors can open any supported YouTube video in Peel and instantly see a detailed map of cuts, pacing, text overlays, captions, audio cues, motion, and structural elements like hooks and transitions.

Who It's For

Peel is built for YouTube creators, video editors, and students of the craft who want to learn from successful videos by studying the editing behind them. Whether you're analyzing viral Shorts, deconstructing a competitor's pacing, or learning how top creators build their hooks, Peel turns passive watching into active learning.

Key Features & Capabilities

• Cuts & Pacing Analysis: Visualize cut timing, shot length, and editing rhythm across the entire video timeline
• Text & Captions Tracking: See every word, placement, timing, and style used in on-screen text and captions
• Audio Breakdown: Identify dialogue, music, and sound cues moment by moment
• Motion Mapping: Track movement and animation throughout the edit
• Structural Insights: Understand hooks, sections, transitions, and payoffs that drive engagement
• Timestamped Transcript: Every spoken line precisely aligned to the timeline
• Ask Peel (AI Q&A): Ask natural language questions like "Why does this hook work?" or "How could I recreate this editing style?" and get answers grounded in the video's analysis

How It Works

Peel operates as a Chrome extension. Simply watch any YouTube video or Short, click "Analyze with Peel," and the tool generates a comprehensive breakdown you can explore side by side with the original footage. Move through the editing timeline instead of rewinding and pausing repeatedly—every cut becomes an inspectable data point.

Pricing & Plans

Peel offers a generous free tier with 30 minutes of analysis per month (no card required), plus a Pro plan at $9/month that includes 5 hours of analysis with additional usage billed at $0.05 per minute—designed for regular creators and editors who want unlimited learning.