Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, SummaryWorld is completely free to use. No sign-up or account creation required. Simply paste a video URL and get instant summaries. We believe everyone should have access to powerful AI summarization tools without barriers.

SummaryWorld uses OpenAI's Whisper API for transcription, which is significantly more accurate than YouTube's auto-generated captions. This ensures high-quality, accurate summaries with minimal hallucinations. Unlike tools that rely on auto-captions, we transcribe the actual audio for better accuracy.

Yes, SummaryWorld can handle long videos. The tool processes videos efficiently and can summarize content of various lengths, though very long videos (over 2 hours) may take longer to process. We're optimized for educational content, tutorials, and long-form videos that people want to summarize.

No, SummaryWorld works entirely in your web browser. No installation, browser extensions, or downloads required. Just visit the website and start summarizing. This makes it accessible from any device with a web browser.

SummaryWorld supports YouTube, Vimeo, and many other video platforms that yt-dlp can access. It's not limited to just YouTube videos. If you have a video URL from a supported platform, you can summarize it.

Currently, SummaryWorld allows you to copy summaries as text. Export to PDF, DOCX, or other formats may be added in future updates based on user feedback. You can always copy the text and paste it into your preferred document format.

SummaryWorld generates summaries quickly, typically within 30-60 seconds for most videos. Processing time depends on video length and complexity. Shorter videos process faster, while longer videos may take a bit more time to ensure accuracy.

Yes! SummaryWorld uses AI transcription (Whisper API) to create transcripts from audio, so it works even with videos that don't have captions or subtitles. This is one of our key advantages—we don't rely on existing captions.

Yes, SummaryWorld supports multiple languages. The Whisper API can transcribe and summarize content in many languages. Simply paste a video URL in any supported language and get a summary.

Quick mode provides a concise summary with key points, perfect for getting the gist of a video quickly. Detailed mode offers a more comprehensive summary with deeper insights and structured sections. Choose Quick for speed, Detailed for depth.

SummaryWorld is designed to handle long videos efficiently. We process the entire video and create summaries that capture the key points without hitting character limits. If you encounter any issues with extremely long videos, try using Quick mode for a more concise summary.

Currently, SummaryWorld works best with publicly accessible videos from YouTube, Vimeo, and similar platforms. For course platforms like Udemy that require authentication, the tool may not work directly. However, if you can get a direct video URL, it may work depending on the platform's restrictions.

SummaryWorld is completely free with no usage limits. You can summarize as many videos as you need. We believe in providing free access to powerful AI tools without restrictions.

SummaryWorld is purpose-built for video summarization and doesn't require a ChatGPT Plus subscription. It's faster, more convenient, and specifically optimized for YouTube videos. While ChatGPT can summarize videos if you provide transcripts, SummaryWorld handles the entire process automatically. Learn more about the comparison.

We're exploring interactive features that would let you chat with your video summaries and ask follow-up questions about the content. This is an exciting capability we're considering for future updates. For now, our detailed summaries provide comprehensive coverage of video content with key insights and structured sections.