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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Summarizer.tube

Last updated: February 2026

General

What is Summarizer.tube?

Summarizer.tube is a free web app that uses AI to summarize any YouTube video. Paste a link and get a concise summary with key points in seconds — no sign-up required.

How does it work?

We extract the video's transcript (subtitles), then send it to an AI model that generates a structured summary with key takeaways. The entire process takes just a few seconds.

Is Summarizer.tube free?

Yes! You get 5 free summaries per day without creating an account. If you need more, the Pro plan offers 100 summaries per day for $7.99/month or $59.99/year.

Do I need to create an account?

No. You can use Summarizer.tube without signing up. Creating an account unlocks features like server-side bookmarks and chat with AI about the video.

Features

What are Key Points?

Key Points are the most important takeaways from the video, extracted by AI and presented as a bulleted list. They help you quickly grasp the main ideas without reading the full summary.

Can I chat with AI about the video?

Yes! After summarizing a video, you can ask follow-up questions about its content. The AI uses the video transcript to give accurate, context-aware answers.

Can I save summaries for later?

Yes. Every summary is saved to your local history automatically. If you sign in, you can also bookmark summaries to access them from any device.

What languages are supported?

Summarizer.tube works with any language that has subtitles on YouTube — including auto-generated captions. The AI can summarize videos in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and many more.

Limits & Pricing

How many videos can I summarize per day?

Free users get 5 summaries per day. Pro subscribers get 100 summaries per day.

What does Pro include?

Pro gives you 100 summaries per day, priority processing, and access to all features. You can subscribe monthly ($7.99/mo) or yearly ($59.99/yr — save 37%).

How do I subscribe to Pro?

Sign in to your account, go to the Pricing page, and choose your plan. Payment is handled securely through Paddle. You can cancel or manage your subscription at any time.

When does my daily limit reset?

The daily limit uses a 24-hour sliding window, so it resets gradually. There's no midnight burst — your oldest request expires after 24 hours.

Technical

Does it work with videos that have no subtitles?

The video needs subtitles (either uploaded by the creator or auto-generated by YouTube). Most YouTube videos have auto-generated captions, so it works with the vast majority of content.

Does it work with YouTube Shorts?

Yes! Shorts are regular YouTube videos and Summarizer.tube handles them just like any other video.

Is there a maximum video length?

There is no hard limit on video length. However, very long videos (5+ hours) may have their transcript truncated to fit AI model limits. The summary will still cover the available content.

Is my data private?

Yes. We do not store your video URLs or summaries on our servers (unless you explicitly bookmark them while signed in). Local history stays in your browser. You can export or delete all your data at any time from your profile.

Can I use it on mobile?

Absolutely. Summarizer.tube is fully responsive and works on any device — phone, tablet, or desktop. Just open it in your browser.