YouTube Video Summarizer
Stop spending hours watching long YouTube videos. AskVideo summarizes any YouTube video in seconds — extracting key points, timestamps, and actionable takeaways so you can learn faster.
How It Works
- Open AskVideo inside ChatGPT — runs as a custom GPT
- Paste any YouTube video link and ask for a summary
- Get a structured summary with clickable timestamps
What You Get
- Concise summaries of any length video
- Key takeaways and action items
- Timestamped highlights to jump to important moments
- Follow-up Q&A about the video content
- Study notes and learning materials
Perfect For
- Students reviewing lecture recordings
- Professionals catching up on conference talks
- Researchers processing interview content
- Anyone who wants to learn from YouTube faster
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How does AskVideo summarize YouTube videos?
AskVideo runs inside ChatGPT as a custom GPT. It extracts the video transcript, then uses AI to generate structured summaries with key takeaways, timestamps, and actionable insights.
Can I get timestamps in the summary?
Yes. AskVideo provides timestamped highlights so you can jump directly to the most important moments in the video without watching the entire thing.
What types of YouTube videos can I summarize?
AskVideo works with any YouTube video that has captions or auto-generated subtitles — lectures, podcasts, tutorials, conference talks, interviews, and more.
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