SummarizeThis.io is a free online tool and application designed to help users effortlessly condense various types of content. It provides instant summaries for text, web pages, PDF documents, and YouTube videos, aiming to simplify reading and information consumption for its users. The service is available through its website, an iOS app, and a Chrome Extension.
What is SummarizeThis.io?
How to use
Users can paste text, website URLs, or YouTube video URLs directly into the website's input fields to generate summaries. For PDF summarization, users need to upload the PDF file and provide their own OpenAI API Key. The service is also accessible via an iOS app with a Shortcut Action for system-wide summarization and a Chrome Extension offering quick actions for text, URL, and YouTube video summarization.
Core Features
- Instant Text Condensing
- Quick Web Page Summaries
- YouTube Video Summaries on Demand
- PDF Summarization
- iOS Shortcut Action for system-wide summarization
- Chrome Extension Quick Actions
Use Cases
- Capture the essence of any text in seconds without missing critical information.
- Extract main points from web pages by pasting a link.
- Skip to the important parts of tutorials or informational videos.
- Save time by getting key points from large PDFs.
- Simplify reading and information consumption.
FAQ
Is SummarizeThis.io completely free to use?
The website states it helps you summarize for free, but it also offers 'Free Trials' and 'flexible subscription plans' with 'In-App Purchases' for 'Pro Weekly', 'Pro Monthly', and 'Life Time' access. PDF summarization specifically requires your own OpenAI API Key, implying a freemium model where basic features are free but advanced or unlimited use may be paid.
What types of content can I summarize with SummarizeThis.io?
You can summarize various content types including plain text, web pages (by pasting a URL), YouTube videos (that have captions), and PDF documents.
Do I need an OpenAI API Key to use all features?
PDF summarization is an experimental feature that specifically requires you to use your own OpenAI API Key. It is not explicitly stated if other features like text, URL, and YouTube video summarization require an API key for free usage, but paid plans are available.
Is SummarizeThis.io available on mobile devices or as a browser extension?
Yes, it is available as an iOS app with a Shortcut Action for system-wide summarization and a Chrome Extension that offers quick actions for summarizing text, URLs, and YouTube videos.
Pricing
Summarize This: Pro Weekly
RM9.90
Weekly subscription for Summarize This Pro
Summarize This: Life Time
RM39.90
Lifetime access to Summarize This Features
Summarize This: Pro Monthly
RM19.90
Monthly subscription for Summarize This Pro
Summarize This: Pro Yearly
RM199.90
Yearly subscription for Summarize This Pro
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free to use for basic summarization.
- Supports multiple content types (text, web pages, YouTube videos, PDFs).
- Available across multiple platforms (web, iOS app, Chrome Extension).
- Offers quick and effortless summarization.
- Provides instant results.
Cons
- PDF summarization is experimental and requires the user's own OpenAI API Key.
- Some advanced features or unlimited usage may require paid subscriptions.
- One user review reported issues with app usability and lack of support response.