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Free YouTube Summarizer — Summarize Any Video Instantly
Paste a YouTube link and get a clear summary, key points, or a full article — without watching the whole thing.
What is YouTube Summarizer?
Cobain AI's YouTube Summarizer turns any public YouTube video into a clear, readable summary. Paste a link and the AI watches it for you — pulling out the main thesis, the key takeaways, or a full article you can reuse — so you get the value of a long video in seconds.
Key features
Summary, points, or article
Choose a quick summary, a structured list of key takeaways, or a full blog-style article.
No watching required
Get the substance of a 30-minute video without sitting through it.
Faithful to the video
The summary is grounded in what's actually said, not made up.
Any language
Summarizes the video in the same language it's spoken in.
Great for research
Skim lectures, tutorials, podcasts, and reviews fast.
How it works
- 1
Paste the link
Drop in any public YouTube URL (youtube.com or youtu.be).
- 2
Pick a format
Choose a summary, key points, or a full article.
- 3
Get the summary
Read the result in seconds and copy what you need.
Perfect for
Frequently asked questions
Is the YouTube summarizer free?
Yes. You can summarize a video for free right on this page with no login, or sign up free for more.
Which videos work?
Public YouTube videos (youtube.com or youtu.be). Private, age-restricted, or live videos may not be supported.
Can it write a full article?
Yes. Choose the article option and it drafts a structured, blog-style article based on the video.
What languages are supported?
It summarizes the video in the language it's spoken in, including English and Indonesian.
Do I need the transcript?
No. Just paste the link — the AI processes the video for you.
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