Free YouTube video summarizer

Get AI summaries of any YouTube video for free. Key points, clickable timestamps, 15+ languages — 2 free summaries to start.*

Add to Chrome — Free

Free, fast, and right on the video page

Most YouTube video summarizers either lock the good features behind a paywall or make you paste links into a separate website. YouTube Summary is a free Chrome extension that works directly on the YouTube page — no copying links, no extra tabs. Open a video, click Summary, done.

You start with 2 free summaries and no account required, so you can try it before deciding if you need more. Each summary includes clickable timestamps and can be translated into your language.

💸 Free to start

2 free summaries with no payment and no signup friction. Upgrade only if you need more.

⚡ Instant summaries

The AI reads the transcript and returns the key points of any video in seconds.

🎯 Clickable timestamps

Jump straight to the important moments with smart chapter markers.

🌍 15+ languages

Summarize and translate videos across 15+ languages with one click.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is it really free?

Yes. You get 2 free summaries to start with no payment required. If you need more, paid plans start at $3.25/month.

Do I need an account?

No account is needed to start using your free summaries. Just install and open a video.

What makes it different from free online tools?

It works right on the YouTube page — no pasting links into a separate site — and includes clickable timestamps and translation.