Video Highlight summarizes and transcribes video, adds timestamped key points, and lets users chat with video content. Its stated inputs include YouTube, Vimeo and Dailymotion videos, uploaded video files, browser recordings and Google Drive imports. Transcription and summaries support 37 languages. Private video uploads support MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV and FLV files up to 1 GB; users can also submit audio files, WhatsApp voice messages and meeting recordings. Search covers exact transcript matches, summaries, semantic chat and content across a playlist or collection. Users can import and sync YouTube playlists and channels, send summaries and key points to Notion, sync highlights to Readwise, or copy and download content in formats such as Word, PDF, Markdown, CSV, TXT, SRT and VTT. The read-only MCP connector works with Claude, ChatGPT and other compatible clients, including on the free plan. Free includes about 7 hours 30 minutes of public video processing and one private upload. The browser extension is in early access for Chromium browsers.
Who it is for
Video Highlight suits researchers, professionals and creators working with YouTube videos or their own recordings. It may be useful for people who want searchable transcripts, summaries and exports across video collections.
What is good
- Transcription and summaries support 37 languages
- Searches transcripts, summaries and video collections
- Free plan includes one private upload
- Read-only MCP connector is included on every plan
What to know first
- Free plan allows about 7 hours 30 minutes of public video processing
- Private uploads are limited to 1 GB
- Browser extension is in early access
- AI host retention policies apply to prompts and tool data
Verdict
Video Highlight combines transcription, summaries, search and export options for videos and recordings. Note the free-plan processing allowance and the stated retention conditions when using its AI connector.
Get started with Video Highlight
- Visit https://videohighlight.com/.
- Use the web version or the extension for a Chromium browser; the extension is in early access.
- Start with the Free plan, which includes about 7 hours 30 minutes of public video processing and one private upload.
- Add a supported video source, upload an accepted private video, or provide an audio file or recording.
- Import and sync a YouTube playlist or channel, or add an individual Vimeo or Dailymotion video.
What the free plan stops at
The Free plan includes about 7 hours 30 minutes of public video processing and one private upload. The listed paid tiers do not expose specific limits in their public pricing page text.
Questions about Video Highlight
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan includes about 7 hours 30 minutes of public video processing and one private upload.
Which platforms are available?
Video Highlight is available on the web and as a browser extension. The extension is in early access and targets Chromium browsers including Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Arc.
What video and audio sources can it process?
Inputs include YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, browser recordings, Google Drive imports, private video uploads, audio files, WhatsApp voice messages, and meeting recordings. Private video uploads support MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, and FLV files up to 1 GB.
Can it export transcripts or summaries?
Users can send summaries and key points to Notion, sync highlights to Readwise, or copy and download content in Word, PDF, Markdown, CSV, TXT, SRT, and VTT formats.
Does it connect to Claude or ChatGPT?
Its read-only MCP connector works with Claude, ChatGPT, and other compatible MCP clients. The connector is included on every plan, including Free.
What are the paid plan prices?
Plus, Business, and Pro are paid tiers, but their prices are not exposed in the pricing page's public text.
Video Highlight plans and pricing
All plansCompared on AI video summarizers
- Free plan
- Yes
- YouTube support
- Yes
- Video uploads
- Yes
- Transcript output
- Yes
- Chapter generation
- Yes
- Input sources
- YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, uploaded video files, browser recordings, Google Drive imports
