Summarize any YouTube podcast
in seconds
Paste an episode and get the key ideas. Skip the three-hour listen.
Featured on
Long episodes, limited time. Skip the rambling and get to the good stuff.
Preview episodes, revisit key moments, clear the backlog.
Works with long interview shows, solo episodes, and panel discussions. Good for catching up or finding your next listen.
Gistilo vs. basic AI summarizers
Basic AI summarizers
Gistilo
Structure
Basic AI summarizersA wall of text, or 40 flat bullets.
GistiloExecutive summary, labeled sections, key claims, highlights.
Accuracy
Basic AI summarizersHallucinate on long transcripts.
GistiloBuilt to preserve important details.
Video length
Basic AI summarizersCap out around 2 hours.
GistiloUp to 5 hours per video.
Fact-checking
Basic AI summarizersClaims go unchecked.
GistiloKey claims checked against sources, with links.Pro
Sponsor segments
Basic AI summarizersInclude sponsor segments.
GistiloSkips sponsored segments.
PDF export
Basic AI summarizersA raw text dump.
GistiloClean PDFs, ready to share or print.
How it works
Quick Demo
- Paste a YouTube link
- Choose a summary type
- Insights, not 3 hours
Sample outputs
Andrew Huberman: You Must Control Your Dopamine! The Shocking Truth Behind Cold Showers!
Dopamine as a double-edged sword: The speaker explains that while dopamine… The power of neuroplasticity: The speaker emphasizes that neuroplasticity a...
How Saying Less Makes People Respect You More - Robert Greene (4K)
Premise This is a detailed conversation between Robert Greene and Chris, fo… The central tension revolves around the importance of embracing one's uniqu...
Verifies key claims and links sources.
Lessons from failure are framed as essential for personal growth. — Support… Greene discusses the necessity of pressure in fostering creativity. — Mixed...
Try it on your own video
Built for people who love podcasts but not filler
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. It is especially useful for long interviews and discussion-heavy episodes where you want the main takeaways first.
Usually yes if you want the fastest version. If you want more nuance, context, and structure, use Detailed Summary.
Yes. Many people use it to preview episodes, skip weaker ones, and save full listening time for the best content.
Yes. Pro includes optional fact-checking with sources for claims worth verifying.
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 5 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.
Get a Free Podcast Summary
Paste a YouTube link and get the useful takeaways before you spend an hour listening.