SnapSummary

SnapSummary is a straightforward AI tool that saves you from watching entire YouTube videos when you only need the key points. You paste a YouTube link — or use the Chrome extension — and within seconds you get a written summary of the whole video. It also pulls out timestamped summaries for different sections, so you can jump straight to the part you care about. The tool works on any public YouTube video that has subtitles, across all languages.

What makes it useful is the range of extra features beyond a simple summary. You can ask questions about the video and get AI-generated answers, which is handy for clarifying a concept or finding a specific detail. There's also a search function that lets you locate exact terms mentioned in the video. The interface is clean and fast, and the Chrome extension means you don't have to leave the page you're on. The free tier gives you 5 initial credits plus 1 weekly credit, which is enough to try it out. Paid plans start at $5/month for 20 weekly credits, or $10/month for unlimited credits (currently on a limited-time deal).

SnapSummary is most helpful for students watching recorded lectures, podcast listeners who want to skim episodes, news followers staying updated on current affairs, and anyone who regularly watches how-to tutorials or long-form YouTube content. If you're the kind of person who has a growing list of saved videos you never get around to, this tool makes it easy to extract what you need in a minute or two.