ChatGPT YouTube Summarizer
Summarize any YouTube video directly inside ChatGPT. AskVideo is a custom GPT that extracts transcripts, generates summaries, and lets you ask questions about any video — all without leaving ChatGPT.
How It Works
- Open AskVideo in ChatGPT — it's a free custom GPT
- Paste any YouTube video link
- Ask for a summary, key points, transcript, or anything else
- Get instant results with timestamps and follow-up Q&A
What You Can Do
- Summarize videos of any length — from 5 minutes to 3 hours
- Extract full transcripts in multiple formats (SRT, VTT, CSV, TXT)
- Get timestamped key takeaways and highlights
- Ask follow-up questions about the video content
- Generate study notes, action items, and topic breakdowns
Why AskVideo vs Other Methods
- No browser extensions to install — works directly in ChatGPT
- More accurate transcripts than YouTube auto-captions
- Conversational — ask follow-up questions, not just one-shot summaries
- Multiple output formats for different use cases
- Free tier with generous daily limits
Frequently Asked Questions
Can ChatGPT summarize a YouTube video?
Yes. With AskVideo, a custom GPT built for ChatGPT, you can summarize any YouTube video by pasting the link. It extracts the transcript and generates structured summaries with key takeaways and timestamps.
How do I summarize a YouTube video using ChatGPT?
Open AskVideo in ChatGPT (it's a free custom GPT), paste any YouTube video link, and ask for a summary. You'll get key takeaways, timestamps, and the ability to ask follow-up questions about the content.
Is AskVideo an official ChatGPT feature?
AskVideo is an independent custom GPT that runs inside ChatGPT. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by OpenAI. It uses ChatGPT's GPT platform to provide YouTube video intelligence features.
Why use AskVideo instead of pasting a transcript into ChatGPT?
AskVideo automatically extracts transcripts with professional-grade accuracy, handles multiple formats, and is optimized for video-specific tasks like timestamped summaries and Q&A — no manual copy-pasting needed.
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