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YTSummary - Chrome Extension

Summarizes YouTube videos up to four hours long into outlines, mind maps, or timed segments.

Checked 4 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since September 2024

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At a glance

Starts at Free No paid plan found on the Chrome Web Store, September 2026.
Free tier Yes
Platforms Chrome
Best for Researchers and students skipping long YouTube videos
Not for Users wanting a polished, well-reviewed tool

2.0 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

YTSummary turns long YouTube videos, up to four hours, into an outline, a mind map, or chapter-based segments, generated with ChatGPT and available in multiple languages. It's aimed at students, researchers, and professionals who want to skip watching and get straight to the content. Using it requires logging in either through the extension or the website, and current ratings sit at just 2 out of 5, a track record worth weighing before relying on it.

✓What it does well

AI-powered summarizationGenerates summaries and highlights of a video using ChatGPT.
Three summary modesSwitches between outline, mind map, or chapter-based segment summaries.
Long video supportSummarizes YouTube videos up to four hours long.

✕Where it falls short

Login requiredRequires logging in before generating a summary, whether through the extension or the website.
Mixed reviews so farCurrent ratings sit at just 2 out of 5, not a strong track record yet.
Source quality dependentSummary quality likely depends on how clear the video's own audio or captions are, without a stated fallback.

Key features

AI-powered summarizationGenerates summaries and highlights of a video using ChatGPT.
Three summary modesSwitches between outline, mind map, or chapter-based segment summaries.
Long video supportSummarizes YouTube videos up to four hours long.
Export and shareExports summaries to various formats and shares them with others.

Questions about YTSummary - Chrome Extension

What does YTSummary - Chrome Extension do?

YTSummary - Chrome Extension turns YouTube videos up to four hours long into an outline, a mind map or chapter-based segments. Summaries are generated with ChatGPT and are available in multiple languages. Users can also export summaries to various formats and share them with others.

Do you need an account to use YTSummary - Chrome Extension?

Yes, logging in is required before generating a summary, either through the extension or the website. The reviewer lists this login requirement among its shortcomings. Once logged in, users can summarize videos up to four hours long in outline, mind map or segment form.

Is YTSummary - Chrome Extension free?

YTSummary - Chrome Extension is free, and no paid plan was found on the Chrome Web Store in September 2026. Toolio lists a free tier at $0. The reviewer suggests weighing its current user ratings of 2 out of 5 before relying on it.

How well reviewed is YTSummary - Chrome Extension?

Alex scored YTSummary - Chrome Extension 2.0 out of 5 on 4 Oct 2026 after real use. The reviewer notes that its current user ratings sit at just 2 out of 5, a track record worth weighing. Toolio marks it as not for users wanting a polished, well-reviewed tool.

Who is YTSummary - Chrome Extension for?

Toolio lists YTSummary - Chrome Extension as best for researchers and students who want to skip long YouTube videos. The reviewer adds that professionals who want to get straight to the content can also benefit. Summary quality likely depends on how clear a video's own audio or captions are, according to the reviewer.

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