The video tutorial explains how to write user input to a file in Python. It covers the use of different file modes, specifically 'X' for creating a new file and 'W' for writing to an existing file. The process involves opening a file, writing the input, and closing the file. A command line demonstration shows the practical application of these steps, resulting in the creation of an 'output.txt' file containing the user's input.

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