Question 1

How do I summarize a YouTube video?

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With NoteLM: 1) Get a free Gemini API key from Google AI Studio, 2) Install our Chrome extension or visit our website, 3) Paste the YouTube URL, 4) Click summarize and get your AI-generated summary with timestamps.

Question 2

Is the YouTube Video Summarizer free?

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Yes, NoteLM is 100% free. You need a free Gemini API key from Google AI Studio (no credit card required). The free tier includes 1,500 requests per day - more than enough for most users.

Question 3

What is a Gemini API key and how do I get one?

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Gemini is Google's AI model. Get a free API key at aistudio.google.com: 1) Sign in with Google, 2) Click "Get API key", 3) Copy the key and paste it in NoteLM settings. It takes about 30 seconds.

Question 4

Do I need to install anything?

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For the best experience, install our Chrome extension (also works on Edge and Brave). You can also use our web tool without installing anything.

Question 5

What videos can I summarize?

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Any YouTube video with captions (auto-generated or manual). This includes most YouTube content - educational videos, podcasts, interviews, tutorials, and more.

Question 6

How long does summarization take?

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Most videos are summarized in 10-30 seconds, depending on length. Longer videos may take up to a minute as we process more content.

Question 7

Can I summarize videos in other languages?

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Yes! You can summarize videos in any language that has captions, and get the summary output in 50+ languages of your choice.

Question 8

What's included in the summary?

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NoteLM summaries include: key points, auto-generated chapters, clickable timestamps, notable quotes, and a comprehensive overview. The depth scales with video length.

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