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Gistilo vs. basic AI summarizers
Basic AI summarizers
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Structure
Basic AIA wall of text, or 40 flat bullets.
GistiloExecutive summary, labeled sections, key claims, highlights.
Fact-checking
Basic AIClaims go unchecked.
GistiloKey claims checked against sources, with links.
Accuracy
Basic AIHallucinate on long transcripts.
GistiloBuilt to preserve important details.
Video length
Basic AICap out around 2 hours.
GistiloUp to 5 hours per video.
Sponsor segments
Basic AIInclude sponsor segments.
GistiloSkips sponsored segments.
PDF export
Basic AIA raw text dump.
GistiloClean PDFs, ready to share or print.
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Photoshop Tutorial for Beginners 2025 | Everything You NEED to KNOW!
Starting a New Project: Begin by selecting "New File" in Photoshop and set… Importing and Resizing Images: To import an image, drag and drop it into yo...
How to Change Your Oil (COMPLETE Guide)
Premise This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide for beginners on how t… The creator emphasizes the benefits of doing it yourself, including using q...
Verifies key claims and links sources.
Safely lifting a vehicle for an oil change can be done using ramps, a jack… A 2014 Nissan Sentra requires 4.25 quarts of 0W-20 synthetic oil. — Mixed...
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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.
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.
FAQ
You can use Gistilo with YouTube tutorials about Photoshop, Excel, Blender, DIY, cooking, photography, and many other practical subjects.
Yes. The summary shows the main techniques and topics so you can judge the fit before watching.
Yes. Summarize each candidate and compare their coverage, depth, and approach before choosing one.
Use 7 Key Insights to learn the main ideas quickly. Use Detailed Summary when you want more of the sequence and context.
Gistilo summarizes the video's spoken content. Watch the original for steps that are demonstrated only on screen, such as exact tool movements, measurements, or visual changes.
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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