# AskVideo — Complete Product Documentation

> AI-powered YouTube video intelligence. Ask questions, get summaries, extract captions, and generate study notes from any YouTube video — with timestamps.

AskVideo is a ChatGPT custom GPT that transforms how users interact with YouTube content. Instead of watching entire videos, users paste a YouTube URL into ChatGPT and get instant, intelligent responses — summaries, timestamped answers, downloadable transcripts, study notes, and more.

## How It Works

1. Open AskVideo inside ChatGPT — it runs as a custom GPT
2. Paste any YouTube video link into the chat
3. Ask any question: summarize it, find a topic, extract captions, generate notes
4. Get instant results with timestamps, follow-up Q&A, and downloadable formats

AskVideo extracts the video's captions (auto-generated or manually uploaded), processes them with AI, and lets you have a conversation about the content. It does not store video content — only processes transcripts temporarily.

## Core Features

### Video Summaries & Insights
Generate clear, structured summaries of any YouTube video. Get key takeaways, action items, and timestamped highlights. Choose executive or detailed summary modes. Focus only on the parts you care about.

### Question & Answer
Ask any question about a video and get instant, accurate answers with exact timestamps. Find where topics are discussed, clarify concepts, and ask unlimited follow-up questions — like having a conversation with the video itself.

### Caption & Transcript Extraction
Download professional-grade transcripts in multiple formats:
- **SRT** — Standard subtitle format for video editors
- **VTT** — Web-native format for HTML5 video players
- **CSV** — Spreadsheet-friendly format for data analysis
- **TXT** — Plain text for reading, notes, and search

AskVideo captions are significantly more accurate than YouTube's default auto-captions, with proper punctuation, capitalization, multi-speaker handling, and correctly preserved technical terminology.

### Study Notes
Convert any YouTube video into organized study notes with:
- Structured notes organized by topic
- Key takeaways and main arguments
- Timestamped references to jump back to specific moments
- Action items and next steps
- Follow-up Q&A to clarify anything

### Content Repurposing
Turn one video into multiple content formats:
- Social media captions
- Blog drafts
- Email/newsletter summaries
- FAQs
- Talking points
- Content ideas

### Bulk & Multi-Video Processing (Elite Tier)
- Process multiple videos at once
- Batch summaries and caption extraction
- Compare videos on the same topic
- Turn playlists into knowledge bases

## Pricing

| Tier | Price | Requests/Day | Key Features |
|------|-------|-------------|--------------|
| Free | $0/month | 10 | Summaries, Q&A, timestamps, study notes |
| Pro | $4.99/month | 30 | Everything in Free + batch processing, caption downloads (SRT, VTT, CSV, TXT) |
| Elite | $9.99/month | 100 | Everything in Pro + bulk video processing, batch caption downloads, priority support |

**Important**: AskVideo runs inside ChatGPT, so a ChatGPT Plus ($20/month) or ChatGPT Pro subscription from OpenAI is required. This is separate from AskVideo's pricing tiers.

## Target Audiences

### Students & Learners
- Summarize 2-hour lectures in 30 seconds
- Turn lecture recordings into exam prep notes
- Find exactly where the professor explains a concept
- Generate study materials with timestamps

### Researchers & Academics
- Extract cited sources and data points from interviews
- Document interview transcripts with professional accuracy
- Process research presentations and conference talks
- Get structured notes from academic content

### Content Creators & YouTubers
- Analyze competitor content strategy
- Repurpose videos into blog posts, social captions, newsletters
- Extract transcripts for content creation workflows
- Batch process multiple videos for research

### Professionals
- Get key points from conference talks without watching the full video
- Summarize meeting recordings and webinars
- Extract action items and next steps
- Save hours of video watching time

## Why AskVideo vs Alternatives

### vs ChatGPT Alone
- ChatGPT only works with a subset of indexed YouTube videos. AskVideo works with **any** public video that has captions.
- AskVideo provides exact clickable timestamps. ChatGPT cannot.
- AskVideo extracts downloadable transcripts in SRT/VTT/CSV/TXT. ChatGPT cannot.
- AskVideo delivers professional-grade captions with proper punctuation and speaker handling.

### vs Browser Extensions (Glasp, Eightify, NoteGPT)
- No extension to install — works directly inside ChatGPT
- Conversational follow-ups, not just one-shot summaries
- More accurate transcripts than YouTube auto-captions
- Multiple output formats for different use cases
- Free tier with generous daily limits (not 3 free per week)

### vs YouTube's Built-In AI
- Deeper analysis with unlimited follow-up questions
- Exact timestamps for every answer
- Downloadable transcripts and study notes
- Works with any captioned video, not just a subset

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How does AskVideo work?
AskVideo is a custom GPT that runs inside ChatGPT. Simply paste any YouTube video link into the chat and ask questions about it. AskVideo extracts the video's captions, processes them, and lets you have a conversation about the content — get summaries, find specific timestamps, generate study notes, and more.

### How is AskVideo different from ChatGPT summarizing YouTube videos?
ChatGPT can discuss a small number of indexed YouTube videos, but AskVideo works with any public YouTube video that has captions. AskVideo provides exact clickable timestamps, downloadable transcripts in SRT/VTT/CSV/TXT formats, professional-grade captions, and is purpose-built for learning with study notes and deep-dive Q&A.

### Do I need a ChatGPT subscription?
Yes. AskVideo is a custom GPT that runs inside ChatGPT, so you'll need a ChatGPT Plus ($20/month) or ChatGPT Pro subscription from OpenAI. This is separate from AskVideo's pricing tiers.

### What videos can AskVideo process?
AskVideo works with any public YouTube video that has captions — either auto-generated by YouTube or manually uploaded by the creator. Private videos, age-restricted content, and videos without any captions cannot be processed.

### How accurate are the transcripts?
AskVideo provides professional-grade transcript accuracy that's significantly better than YouTube's default auto-captions. We handle multiple speakers, technical terminology, and proper punctuation.

### What's the difference between Free, Pro, and Elite?
Free ($0) — 10 requests/day with summaries, Q&A, timestamps, and study notes. Pro ($4.99/mo) — 30 requests/day plus batch processing and caption downloads. Elite ($9.99/mo) — 100 requests/day plus bulk video processing and early access to new features.

### Is my data secure?
Yes. We don't store video content — only process transcripts temporarily to answer your questions. Your conversations are handled through OpenAI's secure infrastructure. We never sell or share your data.

### How do I get started?
Getting started takes less than 30 seconds: 1) Click "Try Free in ChatGPT" at askvideo.live. 2) Sign in with your ChatGPT account (Plus or Pro required). 3) Paste any YouTube link and start asking questions. No separate signup, no credit card for the free tier.

### Can I suggest features or give feedback?
Absolutely — we build based on what you tell us. Every feature on our roadmap comes directly from user feedback. Say "feedback" in the GPT chat, tap the Help & Feedback button in ChatGPT, or use the Contact form on our website.

### Is AskVideo free to use?
Yes, AskVideo offers a free tier with daily requests. No credit card or signup required — just open it in ChatGPT and paste a YouTube link.

### 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.

### What formats can I download YouTube transcripts in?
AskVideo supports downloading YouTube transcripts in SRT (subtitles), VTT (web video), CSV (spreadsheets), and TXT (plain text) formats.

### Are AskVideo captions more accurate than YouTube auto-captions?
Yes. AskVideo extracts captions with proper punctuation, capitalization, multi-speaker handling, and correctly preserved technical terminology — significantly more accurate than YouTube auto-generated captions.

### How do I turn a YouTube video into notes?
Open AskVideo in ChatGPT, paste the YouTube video link, and ask it to create study notes. You'll get organized notes with key takeaways, timestamps, and action items in seconds.

### Can I use AskVideo for lecture notes?
Yes. AskVideo is perfect for turning lecture recordings into study notes. It extracts key concepts, timestamps important sections, and creates organized notes you can review before exams.

### Is AskVideo free for students?
Yes, AskVideo offers a free tier with daily requests — no credit card or signup required. Just open it in ChatGPT and paste a YouTube video link to start creating notes.

### Can I ask questions about a YouTube video?
Yes. AskVideo lets you ask any question about a YouTube video and get instant, accurate answers with timestamps. Just paste the video link and start asking.

### How does AskVideo answer questions about videos?
AskVideo extracts the full transcript from the YouTube video, then uses AI to understand the content and answer your specific questions — pointing you to the exact timestamps where topics are discussed.

### 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.

## Technical Details

- **Platform**: Runs as a ChatGPT custom GPT via OpenAI's GPT Actions API
- **Processing**: Extracts and processes YouTube captions (does not download or store video files)
- **Formats supported**: Any YouTube video with captions (auto-generated or manual)
- **Export formats**: SRT, VTT, CSV, TXT
- **Infrastructure**: Hosted on Vercel, database on Supabase

## Links

- Homepage: https://askvideo.live
- Try Free in ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-696b1039c0808191952a675d4d95c07a-askvideo-interactive-video-summary
- YouTube Video Summarizer: https://askvideo.live/youtube-video-summarizer
- Ask Questions About Videos: https://askvideo.live/ask-youtube-video-questions
- Extract YouTube Captions: https://askvideo.live/extract-youtube-captions
- Turn Videos Into Notes: https://askvideo.live/turn-youtube-video-into-notes
- ChatGPT YouTube Summarizer: https://askvideo.live/chatgpt-youtube-summarizer
- Privacy Policy: https://askvideo.live/privacy
- Terms of Service: https://askvideo.live/terms
- Support: support@askvideo.live

## Company

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