YouTube Summarizer
Get the key points from any video in 30 seconds
Watch less, learn more. The YouTube Summarizer pulls the transcript from any video and distills it into a structured summary with key takeaways, timestamps, and action items.
How it works
Open a YouTube video
Go to any YouTube video. The extension icon appears in your toolbar.
Click Summarize
The extension pulls the transcript and processes it. Takes about 5-10 seconds.
Read the key points
Get a structured summary with an overview and bullet-point takeaways. Pro adds clickable timestamps.
Free vs Pro
Free
$0
5 videos/day
- Instant video summary
One click to get a full structured summary of any YouTube video.
- 5 summaries per day
Summarize up to 5 videos daily on the free tier.
- Key takeaways list
Bullet-point list of the most important points from the video.
Pro
$5/mo
Cancel anytime
Everything in Free, plus:
- Unlimited summaries
No daily cap — summarize as many videos as you want.
- Timestamped chapters
Click any summary point to jump directly to that moment in the video.
- Export to Notion / clipboard
Copy summaries in Markdown format for easy pasting into Notion, Obsidian, or docs.
Who this is for
Students
Summarize lecture recordings and educational videos before exams. Get key points without watching hour-long content.
Researchers & Analysts
Screen dozens of conference talks or interviews quickly. Decide which videos are worth watching in full.
Developers & Professionals
Stay current with tech talks and industry updates without sacrificing hours of deep work time.
Content Creators
Research topics by summarizing competitor videos and trend-setting channels in your niche.
FAQ
Does it work on videos without closed captions?
The extension requires a transcript to summarize. Most popular YouTube videos have auto-generated captions. If a video has no transcript available, you'll see a notification.
How long can a video be?
There is no hard length limit, but very long videos (3+ hours) may take a few extra seconds to process.
Does it work on private or age-restricted videos?
Private videos cannot be accessed. Age-restricted videos work if you are signed into YouTube and have accepted the age gate.
What languages are supported?
Summaries are generated in English by default. The source video can be in any language that YouTube auto-captions — the tool will translate and summarize.
Is the summary accurate?
The AI is generally very accurate on structured educational content. For highly technical or number-heavy videos, always cross-check key figures with the original video.