Summarize any YouTube video
in seconds

AI-powered summaries with clickable timestamps. Watch a 1-hour video in 3 minutes — in 15+ languages.*

Add to Chrome — Free See how it works

Not just a summary — jump to the moments that matter

Most summarizers give you a wall of text. YouTube Summary gives you clickable timestamps that take you straight to the 5 minutes worth watching. Skip the intro, the sponsor, the filler — go right to the part you came for.

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How it works

1

Install the extension

Add YouTube Summary to Chrome in one click. It's free and takes a few seconds.

2

Open any YouTube video

A small widget appears on the video page. Click "Summary" to generate an AI summary of the video.

3

Read, jump, translate

Get the key points instantly, click timestamps to jump to important moments, and translate into your language.

Why YouTube Summary

🎯 Clickable timestamps

Jump straight to the moments that matter. AI generates accurate, clickable chapter markers for any video — one click and you're there.

⚡ Instant summaries

Get the key points of any video in seconds. The AI reads the transcript and gives you a concise overview.

🌍 15+ languages

Works with videos in English, Spanish, German, French, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and more.

🔄 Translate on the fly

Watching a video in another language? Translate the summary into your language with one click.

🚀 Adaptive length

Short summary for short videos, detailed for long ones. Always the right amount of information.

🔒 Privacy first

We don't track what you watch. Your viewing history stays on YouTube.

* Summaries are generated from video transcripts. Some YouTube videos may not have transcripts available.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I summarize a YouTube video?

Install the YouTube Summary Chrome extension, open any YouTube video, and click the Summary button. The AI reads the video transcript and gives you a concise summary with clickable timestamps in seconds.

Is YouTube Summary free?

Yes. You get 2 free summaries to start with no payment required. Paid plans start at $3.25/month for 50 summaries per month if you need more.

What languages does it support?

It works with videos in 15+ languages including English, Spanish, German, French, Russian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. It can also translate the summary into your own language with one click.

Does it work on any YouTube video?

It works on any YouTube video that has a transcript available — most videos do. The summary is generated directly from that transcript.

Do you track what I watch?

No. We don't track your viewing history. Your YouTube activity stays on YouTube.

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