YouTube Video Summarization
Automatically extract YouTube video transcripts and generate video summaries
YouTube Video Summarization
Eyesme Extension can automatically extract YouTube video transcripts and generate comprehensive video content summaries.
How to Use
- Navigate to any YouTube video page
- Click the floater and select "Chatbot"
- In the chat window, ask to summarize the video (e.g., "Summarize this video")
- Eyesme Extension will automatically:
- Extract the video transcript
- Analyze the video content
- Generate a structured summary
Features
- 🎬 Automatic transcript extraction
- 📝 Timestamp-based summaries
- 🔍 Key topic extraction
- 💾 Summary history
- 🌐 Multi-language support
Summary Format
Eyesme Extension provides summaries in a structured format:
Video Overview
A brief introduction to what the video covers.
Main Topics
The core subjects discussed in the video, organized by importance.
Key Points
Important information and insights from the video:
- Main arguments
- Key statistics
- Important conclusions
- Actionable takeaways
Timestamps
Important content locations with timestamps:
- Topic transitions
- Key moments
- Important explanations
- Conclusion sections
Transcript Extraction
Eyesme Extension automatically extracts video transcripts:
Automatic Transcripts
- Works with YouTube's auto-generated captions
- Supports multiple languages
- Extracts full transcript text
Manual Transcripts
- Works with manually added captions
- Often more accurate than auto-generated
- Supports custom formatting
Use Cases
Educational Content
Summarize educational videos to:
- Review key concepts quickly
- Prepare for exams
- Understand complex topics
- Extract study notes
Tutorial Videos
Get quick overviews of tutorials:
- Understand prerequisites
- Identify key steps
- Extract code snippets or commands
- Review procedures
Long-Form Content
Summarize lengthy videos:
- Podcasts and interviews
- Conference talks
- Documentary content
- Lecture recordings
Research and Analysis
Extract information from videos:
- Research data
- Expert opinions
- Case studies
- Statistical information
Summary Customization
Summary Length
Choose the level of detail:
- Brief: Quick overview (100-200 words)
- Standard: Balanced summary (300-500 words)
- Detailed: Comprehensive summary (500+ words)
Summary Style
Select the format:
- Bullet Points: Quick scanning format
- Paragraph: Narrative format
- Structured: Organized with sections and timestamps
Advanced Features
Timestamp Navigation
Click on timestamps in the summary to jump to specific moments in the video.
Topic Extraction
Eyesme Extension automatically identifies and lists:
- Main topics discussed
- Subtopics and themes
- Key concepts
- Important terms
Multi-Language Support
Works with videos in various languages:
- Automatically detects video language
- Summarizes in the original language
- Can translate summaries (if enabled)
Tips for Best Results
- Wait for video to load: Ensure the video page is fully loaded
- Check for captions: Videos with captions work best
- Longer videos: More detailed summaries for longer content
- Clear audio: Better transcripts from videos with clear audio
Limitations
- Requires video to have captions (auto-generated or manual)
- Very long videos may take longer to process
- Some restricted videos may not be accessible
- Live streams may not have captions available
Saving and Exporting
Save Summaries
- Summaries are automatically saved to your history
- Access them anytime from the Eyesme Extension panel
- Organize by date or video title
Export Options
Export summaries in various formats:
- Copy to Clipboard: Quick copy for notes
- Save as Text: Download as .txt file
- Save as Markdown: Download as .md file with formatting
- Share Link: Share summary with others (if available)
Example Use Cases
Student Learning
- Watch a lecture video
- Generate summary for quick review
- Extract key concepts for study notes
- Use timestamps to revisit important sections
Content Research
- Find relevant videos on a topic
- Generate summaries to identify useful content
- Extract key information
- Build a knowledge base
Professional Development
- Watch training videos
- Get summaries for quick reference
- Extract actionable insights
- Share summaries with team
Troubleshooting
Q: Summary not generating
A: Make sure the video has captions enabled. Check the video's caption settings.
Q: Incomplete summary
A: Very long videos may have processing limits. Try summarizing specific sections.
Q: Wrong language
A: Check that the video has captions in the desired language. Some videos may only have auto-generated captions in one language.
Next Steps
- Learn about YouTube Q&A - Ask questions about videos
- Try page summarization - Summarize web pages
- Check out best practices - Improve your workflow