YouTube Video Summarizer
Recap is a free AI YouTube summarizer. Paste the link to any YouTube video and get the key points in seconds — no more sitting through a 40-minute video for three minutes of substance. Pick a short, medium, or full breakdown, read it or listen to it as a voice note, and get it in six languages.
Summarize a YouTube video — freeHow it works
- Copy the YouTube video link.
- Paste it into Recap and choose how much detail you want.
- Get a clean summary in seconds — read it or play the voice note.
Why use Recap for YouTube
- Works on almost any video with captions
- Short, medium, or full-detail summaries
- Listen to a voice note of the summary
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Hebrew, and Mandarin
- Ask follow-up questions about the video
- Free to start — 1 summary with no signup
Frequently asked questions
Is the YouTube summarizer free?
Yes. You can summarize a video without even signing up, and a free account gets several summaries a day. Pro removes the daily limit.
Does it work on any YouTube video?
It works on any video that has captions or subtitles, which is most of them. Videos with captions disabled can't be summarized.
Can I get the summary as audio?
Yes — Recap can generate a voice note that reads the summary aloud, great for listening on the go.
Does it work for long videos and podcasts?
Yes. Long videos and YouTube podcasts work well — Recap pulls the full transcript and condenses it.