Understand YouTube videos
in other languages in under 60 seconds
Paste a non-English YouTube video to get a clear summary in English or the original language when supported.
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Great videos exist in every language. Don't miss them just because you don't speak the language.
Quickly understand interviews, explainers, and creator videos from around the world.
Why people use it for international videos
Beyond English
Read the summary in English or the original language when supported.
Built for spoken video content
Useful for interviews, explainers, creator videos, and long-form discussions.
Get the main points fast
7 Key Insights gives you the video's seven most important takeaways.
Go deeper when needed
Detailed Summary provides a structured walkthrough of the entire video.
Fact-check important claims
Optional fact-checking helps when you want more confidence in key statements.
Find more great videos
Spend less time worrying about the language and more time discovering interesting content.
How it works
- Paste a non-English YouTube video link
- Choose the summary format that fits how deeply you want to understand it
- Read the result in English or the original language when supported
Quick Demo
Sample outputs
The Formula For Freedom, Confidence & Happiness - Tony Robbins (4K)
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...
The AI Safety Expert: These Are The Only 5 Jobs That Will Remain In 2030! - Dr. Roman Yampolskiy
Premise This is a detailed discussion featuring an AI safety expert who exp… The central tension revolves around the potential for widespread job automa...
Verifies key claims and links sources.
Artificial general intelligence (AGI) could be achieved by 2027. — Supported A potential unemployment rate of up to 99% due to AI advancements by 2027....
Helpful for discovering videos beyond your main language
Tamed my tab overload
I had way too many bookmarks and open videos. Summaries let me process them fast and close up shop.
Catches what other tools miss
Most summarizers just skim the surface. These actually catch the smaller points I used to miss.
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.
Watch Later is no longer scary
My playlists were getting out of control. Now I can work through them fast without the mental load.
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.
Foreign videos finally click
I used to skip videos in other languages. Now I can grab the key points in seconds without getting lost.
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.
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.
Exam prep, zero rambling
Instead of zoning out, I stick to the 7 main points. It is easier to review and actually remember.
FAQ
Yes. Gistilo can summarize many non-English videos and often lets you read the result in English or the original language when supported.
Use 7 Key Insights for a quick overview. Use Detailed Summary when you want fuller context and a more complete walkthrough.
Not always. It's best for quickly understanding a video before deciding whether to watch the full version or take notes from it. For nuance, tone, or visuals, the original video still matters.
Yes. Pro includes optional fact-checking with sources for videos where verification matters.
Based on video duration, rounded up. Example: 7:30 uses 8 minutes.
Free supports videos up to 90 minutes each. Pro supports videos up to 4 hours each.
Included hours reset each billing cycle. If you run out, you can purchase an optional top-up pack.
Included hours 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 cannot verify something, we clearly label it.
No. We store summaries and minimal metadata. You can delete history anytime.
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