ChatGPT cannot summarize your video or audio files directly because it only accepts text and image input. This AI summarizer processes uploaded video recordings, audio files, and YouTube URLs to generate structured summaries with timestamps, key points, and action items that text-based chatbots cannot produce from multimedia content.
Turn Hours of Content Into Minutes
AI transforms long videos, podcasts, and documents into concise summaries with key takeaways. Whether you have a 2-hour meeting recording or a 50-page PDF, it extracts essential information automatically and organizes it by topic with timestamp references.
How the Video Summarizer Works
Upload video recordings from Zoom, Google Meet, or any platform. Import YouTube videos, podcasts, and audio files. Add PDFs, documents, and text. The AI processes everything and extracts key information organized by topic.
Three steps to summarize any content:
- Upload or import your video, audio, or document file
- AI processes the content and identifies key topics, decisions, and action items
- Review your summary with timestamps, chapter breakdowns, and searchable text
A 1-hour video typically processes in 2-3 minutes, handling MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM, MP3, WAV, M4A, and PDF files.
AI Summarizer vs Other Tools
| Feature | ScreenApp | Otter.ai | Fireflies.ai | Notion AI | ChatGPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Video file upload | Yes | Audio only | Audio only | Text only | Text only |
| YouTube URL import | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Free tier | 3 recordings | 300 min/month | 800 min storage | Limited | Limited |
| Timestamp references | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Action item extraction | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited | Manual |
| Meeting bot recording | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Pricing (paid) | $19/month annual | $16.99/month | $19/month annual | $10/month add-on | $20/month Plus |
| Unlimited AI credits | Business: $34/month | Business: $40/month | Business: $39/month | Enterprise only | N/A |
Pricing verified February 2026
Key differences:
- vs Otter.ai: Otter charges $16.99/month and focuses on audio transcription only. ScreenApp at $19/month annual accepts video files, YouTube URLs, and documents with visual content analysis included.
- vs Fireflies.ai: Fireflies costs $19/month annual for meeting recording but does not support video file uploads or YouTube imports. ScreenApp handles all content types in one tool.
- vs Notion AI: Notion AI is a $10/month add-on that only summarizes text you paste in. It cannot process video or audio files directly.
- vs ChatGPT: ChatGPT Plus at $20/month cannot upload video or audio files for summarization. You would need to transcribe content manually first.
Key Points, Action Items, Decisions
AI doesn’t just shorten your content - it identifies what matters: key decisions made during meetings, action items assigned to team members, important concepts from lectures, and crucial details from documents.
Every summary includes timestamp references so you can jump directly to specific moments. Never lose context when you need to verify or share details.
Who Needs an AI Summarizer
Students and researchers save hours by summarizing lecture recordings, podcast episodes, and research interviews. Extract study notes from video content without watching entire recordings.
Meeting professionals get instant summaries from Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Webex recordings. Action items, decisions, and discussion topics are organized automatically after each meeting.
Content creators repurpose long-form video and audio into written summaries, blog outlines, and social media posts. The TikTok summarizer and YouTube summarizer extract key moments for content planning.
Anyone with too much content to consume manually. Summarize audiobooks, webinars, training videos, phone calls, and voice memos in minutes instead of hours.
Works Everywhere You Do
Summarize on desktop, tablet, or mobile. Record meetings directly in your browser, upload files from your device, or import content from URLs. Access your summaries anywhere, anytime, on any device.
FAQ
Is ScreenApp’s video summarizer free?
Yes, get 3 free recordings to try all features including video, audio, and meeting summaries with key points extraction. The Growth plan starts at $19/month (billed annually) or $30/month for unlimited recordings with 600 AI credits per year. The Business plan is $34/month (annual) or $69/month for unlimited credits.
What types of content can I summarize?
You can summarize videos (MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM), audio files (MP3, WAV, M4A), YouTube videos, podcasts, Zoom recordings, Google Meet recordings, TikTok videos, webinars, lectures, meetings, phone calls, and text documents. Simply upload or import the content URL.
How long does it take to generate a summary?
Summaries generate instantly after transcription completes. A 1-hour video typically processes in 2-3 minutes, delivering concise output with key points, action items, decisions, and timestamped sections.
Can I summarize YouTube videos without downloading them?
Yes, paste the YouTube URL and AI will automatically transcribe and summarize it. This works with any public YouTube video, TikTok, Vimeo, and other platforms without downloading files.
What information does the AI summary include?
Output includes main topics discussed, key decisions made, action items assigned, important quotes with timestamps, chapter breakdowns by topic, and participant insights for meetings. You can ask AI to focus on specific aspects like technical details or business outcomes.
Can I summarize meeting recordings from Zoom and Google Meet?
Yes, works with all platforms including Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex, and Slack calls. Upload your recording or use the meeting bot to automatically record and summarize - action items and decisions delivered instantly after each meeting.
Does ScreenApp work on mobile devices?
Yes, works on iOS and Android mobile devices, tablets, and desktop. Upload recordings from your phone, access summaries on any device with cloud sync, and share instantly. The mobile app supports recording, importing content, and viewing output.
