4.8/5 average 167 ratings

Get the key points from any
YouTube video in under 60 seconds

Clear your Watch Later backlog. Paste a link for 7 Key Insights or a Detailed Summary.

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Your backlog keeps growing, but your free time isn't.

Watching shouldn't feel like a chore you never finish. Gistilo is the shortcut to what actually matters:

  • The "Watch Later" Debt:
    Stop letting tabs and links pile up for a "someday" that never comes.
  • Beat the 1.5x Speed Burnout:
    Stop hunting through the timeline just to keep up. Grab 7 Key Insights in seconds, capturing the nuance that basic AI tools skip.
  • The "Fuzzy" Takeaway:
    Never finish a 40-minute video wondering, "Wait, what was the main point?"

Why it’s different

Built for YouTube videos
Faster summaries with fewer missed details.
No fluff
Just the key ideas, clear and true to the video.
Fact-check when needed
Sources included (Pro).
Understand any language
Auto-translate with one toggle.
Minutes-based plans
No tokens to manage, no guesswork.
Long videos (up to 4 hours)
Catch up on long podcasts in minutes.

How it works

  1. Paste a YouTube link
  2. Choose a summary type
  3. Get a clear summary in under 1 minute
Quick Demo

Sample outputs

Thumbnail for The Formula For Freedom, Confidence & Happiness - Tony Robbins (4K)
The Formula For Freedom, Confidence & Happiness - Tony Robbins (4K)
7 Key Insights
1h 28m

Self-esteem is earned: The speaker argues that self-esteem is not derived f… Focus on what matters: Identifying a purpose greater than oneself—such as f...

Thumbnail for The AI Safety Expert: These Are The Only 5 Jobs That Will Remain In 2030! - Dr. Roman Yampolskiy
The AI Safety Expert: These Are The Only 5 Jobs That Will Remain In 2030! - Dr. Roman Yampolskiy
Detailed Summary
1h 27m

Premise This is a detailed discussion featuring an AI safety expert who exp… The central tension revolves around the potential for widespread job automa...

Thumbnail for The AI Safety Expert: These Are The Only 5 Jobs That Will Remain In 2030! - Dr. Roman Yampolskiy
Verifies key claims and links sources.
Fact-check (Optional)
1h 27m

Artificial general intelligence (AGI) could be achieved by 2027. — Supported A potential unemployment rate of up to 99% due to AI advancements by 2027....

Rated 4.8/5 on average (167 ratings)

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Tamed my tab overload
I had way too many bookmarks and open videos. Summaries let me process them fast and close up shop.
Mateo L., Research Analyst
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Catches what other tools miss
Most summarizers just skim the surface. These actually catch the smaller points I used to miss.
Lucas J., Tech Blogger
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Not a wall of text
The layout is easy to scan. I can grab the key takeaways without digging through a giant block of text.
Anna R., Marketing Consultant
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Watch Later is no longer scary
My playlists were getting out of control. Now I can work through them fast without the mental load.
Viktor S., Software Developer
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45-minute lectures summarized in seconds
I get the key points before my coffee is ready. No more constant pausing and rewinding to take notes.
Zahra N., Grad Student
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Foreign videos finally click
I used to skip videos in other languages. Now I can grab the key points in seconds without getting lost.
Kurumi U., Language Teacher
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Skip the podcast fluff
Long episodes can eat my day. These summaries pull the useful parts so I can get the info and keep moving.
Alex O., Startup Founder
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Turns messy talks into an outline
Some videos jump around a lot. This turns them into logical points that actually match how I take notes.
Jason R., Content Writer
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Exam prep, zero rambling
Instead of zoning out, I stick to the 7 main points. It’s easier to review and actually remember.
Kasra T., University Student

FAQ

Based on video duration, rounded up. Example: 7:30 uses 8 minutes.

Free: up to 60 minutes each. Pro: up to 4 hours each.

Minutes reset each billing cycle. Pro can add optional 800-minute top-ups.

Included minutes reset monthly. Pro top-ups roll over while Pro is active.

Optional on Pro. We verify key claims and include sources you can review. If we can’t verify something, we clearly label it.

No. We store summaries and minimal metadata. You can delete history anytime.

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