Scan the key points
Read concise notes grouped by topic, with action items when the video includes clear next steps.
How it helps
Understand a long video in minutes
Turn interviews, talks, tutorials, podcasts, and lectures into clear notes. Scan the key points first, then jump to the moments you want to watch.
Summarize a videoWhat you get
A useful map of every video
Jump to the right moment
Use the play button beside any timestamp to start the video at the matching point.
Save and share
Open your summary again later, add it to a list, or share a public summary page.
How it works
From video to notes
You only need a YouTube URL. The generated summary stays linked to the source video.
- Paste a YouTube URL.
- Choose the output language.
- Generate structured notes and timestamps.
- Read, watch, save, or share the result.
Summarize from YouTube. Install the browser bookmark to send the video you are watching straight to YouTube Summarize.
Install browser bookmarkMCP for agents. Connect an MCP client to create and read YouTube summaries.
Install MCPShortcuts
Move through summaries faster
Use these keys when browsing summary cards or reading a summary.
Navigation
- j
- Move to the next summary card or summary item.
- k
- Move to the previous summary card or summary item.
- Enter
- Open the selected summary card or play the selected timestamp.
- f
- Open focus mode for reading one summary item at a time. On mobile, swipe to move through the items.
Playback
- p
- Play or pause the video when it is shown.
- Shift+,/Shift+.
- Decrease or increase the YouTube video speed when the video is shown.
Ready to try it?
Paste a YouTube URL and turn it into notes you can scan, watch, and share.