Summarize any type of YouTube video and of any size in under 30 seconds for free, no account required.

Announcement: YouTube Summary is now free for everyone. Usage is unlimited under fair‑use. Read the announcement →

Published: October 08, 2025

20574 videos summarized by the community

How YouTube Summary Works

Fast & efficient video summaries

YouTube Summary uses generative AI to analyze and extract the key points from any YouTube video, regardless of length or complexity. Our service processes videos in under 30 seconds, saving you valuable time while making sure you get all the essential information.

Simple three-step process

  1. Simply copy and paste any YouTube video URL into our summarizer tool.
  2. Our AI quickly processes the video content, extracting the most important information.
  3. Get an easy-to-read summary highlighting the key points and takeaways.

Why use YouTube Summary?

  • You save time: by getting the essence of hour-long videos in just minutes.
  • You get quickly on top of the news: Stay informed on recent topic with concise video summaries.
  • You research efficiently a topic: Quickly find and extract key information.
  • You determine quickly if the video is interesting or not: Preview content before watching.
  • It's free and doesn't require any account: Start using immediately with no barriers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is YouTube Summary completely free to use?

Yes, our basic service is completely free with no account required.

How accurate are the summaries?

Our AI-powered system is designed to capture the most important points from videos with high accuracy. The quality of summaries depends on the clarity of the original video content, but our technology consistently delivers reliable results for most YouTube videos. Also, we regularly update and improve our AI models to enhance summary quality over time.

Are there any limitations on video length?

No, YouTube Summary can process videos of any length: from short clips to multi-hour lectures. Our system is optimized to handle content of varying durations while maintaining summary quality.

What types of videos work best with YouTube Summary?

Our service works well with educational content, tutorials, lectures, documentaries, news reports, and informational videos. Videos with clear speech and structured content typically produce the best summaries. We are exceptionally good at summarizing product reviews.

How many videos can I summarize per day?

As many as you want, within reason. We enforce fair-use limits to prevent abuse. If you summarize more than 5 videos per hour, your access will be temporarily throttled to ensure system stability and fairness for all users. Normal access restores automatically after a short cooldown.

Can I save or share my summaries?

Yes, grab the URL of your video summary page. This makes it simple to bookmark summaries or share them with friends and colleagues.