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Video to text instantly
A full written summary of any video, ready in under a minute.
Convert any YouTube video to a text summary with AI.
Get a clear, written summary of any YouTube video — no watching required.
How It Works
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1. Paste a YouTube video link
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2. Click ‘Get Summary’
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3. Read your text summary
What you're getting
- 📝TL;DR — The core ideas in quick bullet points
- 🎯Key Takeaways — The most important points and insights
- 🧠Frameworks / Mental Models — Concepts you can apply
- ✅Actionable Next Steps — What to do after watching
- 💬Notable Quotes — Memorable lines worth saving
- 📖Glossary — Key terms and definitions explained
- 🎴Flashcards — Test your understanding with Q&A cards
- 📚History — Access all your past summaries anytime
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Structured and clear
Not a raw transcript — a proper summary with the key ideas organised logically.
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Any video, any length
Works with short clips and hours-long videos alike.
See who uses our YouTube video to text summary tool
Busy Professionals
Know what a video covers before committing your time
Students
Turn lectures into study notes and revision guides
Content Creators
Speed up research and spark new ideas
Educators
Simplify lesson planning and keep students engaged
Journalists
Pull out key details and quotes in seconds
Casual Viewers
Get through your watch list without the time commitment
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you need more.
Free
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To get started
- ✓2 free credits
- ✓All 6 audience types
- ✓Full summary format
Best Value
Pro Plan
$8/mo
~$0.08 per summary
- ✓100 credits / month
- ✓Auto-refills every month
- ✓Cancel anytime
- ✓Summary history saved
Credit Packs
$5 one-time
Pay as you go
- ✓Starter Pack: 50 credits for $5
- ✓Value Pack: 120 credits for $10
- ✓Credits never expire
- ✓Summary history saved
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this YouTube video to text summary tool do?
It converts any YouTube video into a structured written summary — including key points, takeaways, quotes, and more — so you can read it instead of watching.
How does it work?
We extract the video's spoken content, analyze it with AI, and generate a structured summary highlighting the main points, insights, and takeaways.
How long can the videos be?
You can summarize videos of any length, including long podcasts, lectures, and interviews that are 1–3 hours or more.
How long does it take to generate a summary?
Most summaries are ready in under a minute, depending on the video length.
How accurate are the summaries?
Summaries are generated directly from the video's content. While no AI is perfect, the goal is to stay faithful to what's actually said, not invent new information.
Is this free to use?
There's a free tier to try it out. Paid plans unlock higher limits for frequent users.
Is this the same as a transcript?
No. A transcript is a word-for-word record of everything said. Our summaries are AI-generated and distil the video into the key ideas, cutting out filler and repetition.