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Get the key ideas from long YouTube podcasts in under 60 seconds

Paste a podcast episode to get 7 Key Insights or a Detailed Summary. Perfect for catching up or finding your next listen.

How Gistilo turns a YouTube link into a clear summary
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Long episodes, limited time. Skip the rambling and get to the good stuff.

Use summaries to preview episodes, revisit key moments, or work through a growing podcast backlog without listening to everything end to end.

Why podcast listeners use it

Built for long conversations
Summarizes podcasts, interviews, panel discussions, and other long-form conversations.
Get the main points fast
7 Key Insights highlights the ideas that matter without requiring a full listen.
Know before you listen
See what an episode covers before deciding whether to listen from start to finish.
Fact-check big claims
Optionally verify factual claims made in podcasts, especially data-heavy discussions.
Beyond English
Summarize many non-English podcasts and read the results in English or the original language when supported.
Catch up on your backlog
Review missed episodes in minutes instead of letting your queue keep growing.

How it works

  1. Paste a podcast episode or long interview link
  2. Choose 7 Key Insights for the fast version or Detailed Summary for more nuance
  3. Use the summary to decide what to watch, what to skip, and what to revisit later
Quick Demo

Sample outputs

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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...

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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)

Built for people who love podcasts but not filler

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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 is easier to review and actually remember.
Kasra T., University Student

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 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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