YouTube Transcript Summarizer — Summarize Videos Fast

ReadDocs helps you turn a long video transcript into a clear summary, key points, and next steps. Just paste the transcript (or upload a TXT) and get results in seconds — with optional Q&A if you want to ask a specific question.

No signup required. Paste or upload and get a summary in seconds.

Perfect for

  • Learning faster (courses, tutorials, lectures)
  • Summarizing podcasts and long interviews
  • Extracting key points and timestamps
  • Turning video notes into action items

How to get a transcript

Most videos have captions or an auto-generated transcript. Copy the transcript text and paste it into ReadDocs.

Tip

If the transcript includes timestamps, that’s fine — ReadDocs will still summarize it.

How it works

  1. Paste the transcript (or upload a TXT/DOCX/PDF).
  2. ReadDocs extracts the key ideas and structure.
  3. Get a summary, key points, and optional Q&A.

What you get

  • A clear summary (quick overview)
  • Key points you can copy and paste
  • Optional Q&A (“What did they say about X?”)
  • Works great for meeting notes and transcripts too

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FAQ

Can I paste a YouTube transcript instead of uploading a file?

Yes. Paste the transcript on the upload page and ReadDocs will summarize it automatically.

Does ReadDocs work with long transcripts?

Yes. It’s designed to summarize long content into a clear summary and key points.

Can I ask questions about the video?

Yes. Add a question and ReadDocs will answer based on the transcript.

Is it free?

Yes — start free, and upgrade to Pro if you need higher limits.

Ready to summarize a transcript?

Paste your transcript and get a summary in seconds.

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