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Too many lectures, not enough time. Skip the pausing and rewinding.
Structured and scannable, not a wall of transcript.
Works with university lectures, tutorials, exam review videos, and recorded classes. Scan them before class, after class, or during revision.
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
- Prep for class faster
Sample outputs
Lecture 1: Introduction to CS and Programming Using Python
Engagement is crucial for learning: The speaker emphasizes that active part… Understanding programming languages: The lecture highlights the role of pro...
How to study for exams - Evidence-based revision tips
Premise This tutorial presents evidence-based revision tips aimed at improv… The speaker, a final year medical student, critiques common study technique...
Verifies key claims and links sources.
Active recall is rated as having high utility in Dunloski's review. — Suppo… A 2010 study showed a 30% improvement in scores with practice testing. — Mi...
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Loved by students learning from YouTube
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 useful for class recordings, tutorials, revision videos, and explainers when you want the key ideas without rewatching the entire video.
Use 7 Key Insights when you want a quick review before class or an exam. Use Detailed Summary when you want fuller notes and more structure.
Yes. Pro supports videos up to 5 hours each.
Usually yes. Gistilo can summarize many non-English videos and let you read the result in English or the original language when supported.
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.
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