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Best Video Summarizers Software in 2026

Video summarizers turn video content into shorter written summaries. This list is for people who want to review videos faster, study material, or capture key points without paying more than needed.

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    AskSia

    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

    AskSia combines step-by-step homework help with follow-up study tools across multiple subjects. Its terms make clear it is not for cheating or use during tests and exams.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    AI VidSummary

    Free plan ExtensionWeb

    AI VidSummary combines video and audio summaries with transcripts, captions, templates, and timestamped chat. Check the plan limits and upload size against your needs before choosing a tier.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $19/user/mo Visit site
  3. 3

    Altitask

    Free plan ExtensionWeb

    Altitask combines course planning with a broader task and project workspace.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $6.99/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
  4. 4

    Eightify

    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1

    Eightify is focused on YouTube videos, with timestamped summaries, transcripts, and options to customize and share results.

    7.3 Visit site
  5. 5

    Distill

    Free plan iPhone

    Distill offers several ways to review captioned YouTube videos, from prose summaries to full transcripts. Its free account has daily and video-length limits, while Pro costs $3.99 a month.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $3.99/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
  6. 6

    NoteGPT

    Free plan Web

    NoteGPT brings summarization, transcription, research, analysis, and multi-format generation together in a browser workspace.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo Visit site
  7. 7

    Summio

    Free plan iPhoneWeb

    Summio brings summaries, source-based chat, and recall practice into one reading workflow.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
  8. 8

    yTeaser

    Free plan APIExtensionWeb

    yTeaser offers several ways to summarize YouTube videos, with a free daily allowance and higher limits on Pro.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $1.99/mo Visit site
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    Smooth Clip

    Free plan Web

    Smooth Clip combines a timeline editor with a broad set of free media tools, and its listed formats and framing options suit common social video workflows.

    6.7 Free plan Visit site
  10. 10

    TLDR YouTube

    Free plan ExtensionWeb

    Choose TLDR YouTube if you want to read key points from YouTube videos, with a free shared library and browser extension.

    6.7 Free plan Visit site
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    BibiGPT

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
    6.5 Free plan Visit site
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    WayinVideo

    Free plan MacWebWindows
    5.7 Free plan · paid from $4.99/mo (annual) Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Review free access, entry prices, trial availability, accepted video sources, upload caps, transcript support, summary formats, languages, and export options. Check whether a tool runs on your device and review its licence if reading or changing code matters.

Questions

Can I use any of these video summarizers for free?

Yes. Some entries include free plans. Check the limits and included features before choosing a free option.

Are free trials available?

Yes. Some entries provide free trials. Trial length and conditions can differ.

Which devices or platforms are covered?

The list includes web apps, browser extensions, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Android.

Which features matter beyond cost?

Look at video sources, upload limits, transcript availability, summary formats, supported languages, and export formats.

What paid starting prices are shown as examples?

Examples shown are $1.99 per month for yTeaser, $3.99 per month for Distill, and $9.99 per month for NoteGPT.

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