PageSum

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Summarize any video
in seconds.

Paste a link and get the TL;DR, the key moments with timestamps, and the full transcript. Works on articles and PDFs too.

Free, 3 a day No card Chrome extension

What you get back

Hours in. Minutes out.

  • YouTube lecture

    1h 52m

    ELI5

    3 min read

    Sleep isn't downtime. While you sleep, your brain replays the day and keeps what mattered, so cutting sleep short cuts learning too.

  • PDF report

    41 pages

    Key Points

    12 key points

    • Costs fell 9% after the switch • Most of the savings came from two teams • The risk section flags vendor lock-in

  • Long-read article

    18 min

    One-liner

    One line

    Cities that added bike lanes saw local shops gain customers, not lose them.

Examples. Reading time depends on the source and the mode you pick.

Articles and PDFs

The long read, in the time it takes to scroll

Paste an article or drop in a PDF and get the point before you would have finished the intro.

  • Six summary modes, from a one-liner to a detailed breakdown
  • Every page of long PDFs, not just the first
  • Summaries in 40+ languages

Ask anything

Question it like someone who read it all

Ask a summary a follow-up, or ask your whole library, and get answers that cite where they came from.

  • Answers with sources and clickable [4:30] timestamps
  • Ask across several summaries at once
  • Search everything you have ever summarized
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Remember it

Turn what you watch into what you know

Flashcards and quizzes come straight from your summaries, and a daily review brings them back before you forget.

  • Flashcards and quizzes from any summary
  • Spaced-repetition review, a few minutes a day
  • Subjects with exam dates and a tutor
PRO See what's in Pro →

Browser extension

Summarize the page you're on.

One click opens PageSum in Chrome's side panel and summarizes the tab. It follows you as you switch tabs. Works in Chrome, Edge and Brave.

Add to Chrome · free

Pricing

Three summaries a day.
Free, no card.

Upgrade when that stops being enough. Pro removes every limit and adds Q&A across your library and a study space that helps you remember what you read.

Free

$0

An email link to start · No card

A few articles a day, on the house

  • 3 summaries per day
  • 1 video per day (without captions: up to 3 min)
  • Quick and Key Points modes
  • 1 question per day about your summaries
  • Video chapters, history, search and exports
  • Browser extension
  • No Detailed, ELI5, ELI10 or One-liner modes
  • No flashcards, quizzes or daily review
Start free

Pro

$9/mo

Billed monthly · Cancel anytime

No daily limits, and tools to remember what you read

  • Unlimited summaries: articles, every page of a PDF, and videos
  • All 6 summary modes, including Detailed, ELI5, ELI10 and One-liner
  • Unlimited questions and follow-ups on every summary
  • Ask your whole library and get answers with sources
  • Flashcards, quizzes and subjects with exam dates and a tutor
  • A spaced-repetition daily review, so you remember what you read
  • Transcribe videos that have no captions (up to 10 min; free: 3 min)
  • Clickable [4:30] moments and a synced, searchable transcript

14-day money-back guarantee Cancel anytime Secure checkout by Paddle

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Unlimited means no daily cap. We only step in for automated or abusive use.

FAQ

Straight answers

Can you summarize an article for me?
Yes — just paste the article URL into PageSum and it will summarize the article for you in seconds. No copy-pasting or reading required. Choose from 6 summary modes to get the format that suits you best: Quick, Detailed, Key Points, ELI5, ELI10, or One-Liner.
How do I convert a paragraph into a summary?
Use an AI summarizer like PageSum to transform long text into key points. Paste the paragraph into PageSum, choose the Key Points or Quick mode, and get a structured summary in seconds — no manual effort required.
What is the best free AI article summarizer?
PageSum is a free AI article summarizer that lets you paste any URL or text and get an instant summary. It offers 6 summary modes — Quick, Detailed, Key Points, ELI5, ELI10, and One-Liner — and is free to start with no credit card required.
How do I get the key points from a long article?
Paste the article URL into PageSum and select the Key Points mode. The AI extracts the most important takeaways and presents them as a clean bullet list in under 10 seconds.
Can AI summarize text for me?
Yes. PageSum uses AI to summarize any article or block of text for you instantly. Paste a URL or your own text, choose a summary style, and the AI does the reading and condensing for you.
What types of articles can I summarize?
You can summarize most online articles, blog posts and news stories, plus YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X and Facebook videos, PDFs, Word documents, uploaded video or audio files, and pasted text. Paywalled articles and private videos are not supported.
How many summaries can I create?
The free plan includes 3 summaries per day, 1 of which can be a video. Pro users get unlimited summaries and videos, all 6 modes, and every page of long PDFs.
What languages are supported?
PageSum summarizes content in 39 languages. By default the summary is written in the same language as the source, or you can pick the output language, for example to get an English summary of a Spanish video.
Is my data private and secure?
Yes, we take privacy seriously. Your summaries are stored securely and only accessible to you. We do not share your reading history or personal data with third parties.
Can I ask follow-up questions about the article?
Yes. After a summary you can ask questions about the article or video and get answers grounded in its content. The free plan includes 1 question per day; Pro is unlimited and can also answer across your whole library.
What is PageSum?
PageSum is a free AI summarizer for YouTube and other videos, articles, PDFs and text. Paste a video link or article URL, or upload a file, and get an instant summary. It offers six summary modes — Quick, Detailed, Key Points, ELI5, ELI10, and One-Liner — each tuned to a different reading goal. A free plan provides 3 summaries per day (1 video); a Pro plan offers unlimited summaries, all modes, follow-up Q&A, and flashcards.
Can PageSum summarize PDFs?
Yes. PageSum accepts PDF uploads via drag-and-drop or the file picker. It extracts the text automatically — no copy-pasting required. It works well with research papers, reports, whitepapers, ebooks, and technical documentation. Learn more →
Can PageSum summarize YouTube videos?
Yes. Paste a YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X or Facebook link and PageSum summarizes the video from its transcript and splits longer videos into chapters you can jump to. Videos with captions work at any length. Videos without captions are transcribed with AI: up to 3 minutes on the free plan, 10 minutes on Pro. The free plan includes 1 video summary per day. Learn more →
Does PageSum have a Chrome extension?
Yes. The PageSum Chrome extension lets you summarize any webpage in one click without leaving the tab. A side panel opens next to the page, and it works on YouTube videos too. You can also right-click on selected text or a link to summarize just that content. Learn more →
What is the difference between ELI5 and ELI10 summary modes?
ELI5 (Explain Like I'm 5) simplifies content aggressively into very plain language, stripping away all jargon. It's best for highly technical or unfamiliar topics where you just need the core idea. ELI10 (Explain Like I'm 10) is clearer and more readable than the original but keeps more nuance and detail than ELI5. It's better for smart non-experts or cross-functional teams who need clarity without losing accuracy. Learn more →
Is PageSum free to use?
Yes. PageSum is free to start with no credit card required. The free plan includes 3 summaries per day and access to Quick and Key Points modes. A Pro plan with unlimited summaries and all 6 modes is also available.

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AI Transparency

PageSum is an independent product. Summaries and chat answers are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies — always refer to the original source for critical decisions.

PageSum is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google, Anthropic, or any AI provider. AI model outputs are provided as-is without warranty.