Summarize a YouTube video

Paste a link and Peruse reads the public captions, then returns a summary you can copy, download, or share. Expand the transcript on the same page when you need the exact wording from the video.

Summarize your own video

Paste a YouTube link. Peruse reads it and writes the summary.

How do I summarize a YouTube video?

Paste the video link into the box above. Peruse reads the public captions and writes a summary you can read, copy, or download.

Can I check the summary against the video?

Yes. Open the transcript under the summary to read the full captions Peruse used.

Do I need an account?

No. Guests can summarize videos within the daily free limit. Sign in for history and a shareable public page.

What languages are supported?

Choose a language before you submit. Peruse summarizes using the captions available for that video.

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