Reprocess a Summary When It Misses the Mark

Reprocess a Summary When It Misses the Mark

Grégoire
Grégoire

February 22, 2026 · 2 min read

TL;DR: If a summary feels off, use the Reprocess button at the end of the page to rerun the job with the same video. No need to paste the link again.

Why we added it

Summaries are only as good as the transcript and the prompt fit for the video. Most are spot-on, but sometimes a video has unusual structure, rapid cuts, or dense jargon. When that happens, the summary can feel thin or miss the main thread.

The reprocess button solves a simple problem: you should not have to start over if the first output is not great.

Where to find it

Scroll to the end of any summary. You will see a Reprocess button right after the content. Click it to rerun the pipeline on the same video.

What happens when you reprocess

When you reprocess, we use the same video URL, fetch the transcript again, and rerun the summarization flow. You get a fresh summary in the same format, without changing your link or leaving the page.

When you should use it

Use it when the summary misses key topics, the structure feels off for the video type, or the result is overly short or generic for a long, detailed video.

What does not change

The original video stays the same, we do not invent details that are not in the transcript, and your existing summary remains available while the new one is generated.

Why this helps quality

Reprocessing lets you capture a better pass when the first output is too compressed or the transcript has noisy sections. It is a fast way to get a stronger result without re-entering the URL or reloading the page.

What is next

We are exploring a lightweight feedback signal so you can flag why a summary felt off. That will help us improve prompts for tricky formats over time.

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