How to summarize youtube video using Gemini

By | January 19, 2025
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How to summarize youtube video using Gemini

Google Gemini can summarize YouTube videos for you in a few different ways:

1. Within the YouTube app (Android only):

  • Open the YouTube app and play the video you’re interested in
  • Trigger Gemini by long-pressing the power button or using another method specific to your device.
  • Tap the “Ask about this video” button above the Gemini overlay.4 Gemini will automatically copy the video URL.
  • Type “Summarize this video” in the text field, and Gemini will provide a summary.
  • Noe Before you use the feature, just make sure that Gemini’s YouTube extension is enabled. While it is already enabled for most users, if it is disabled for some reason, open Gemini on your phone, tap on the profile picture, click on ‘Extensions’ and on the screen that appears, turn on the toggle named ‘YouTube’. Another thing to note here is that you need to set Gemini as your default assistant.

2. Using the Gemini app or website:

  • Copy the YouTube video URL.
  • Open the Gemini app (Android) or access it in the Google app or browser (iOS).
  • Paste the video link into the input field.
  • Type a prompt like “Summarize this video” or “Provide me with a quick summary.”
  • Gemini will process the video and generate a summary.

3. Using a browser extension (like Keywords Everywhere):

  • Install the Keywords Everywhere browser extension.
  • Go to the YouTube video you want to summarize.
  • Look for the “Summarize this video” widget on the top right corner of the screen.
  • Click on the “Use Gemini” button.
  • Keywords Everywhere will automatically open Gemini and input the prompt for you.
  • Gemini will generate a summary of the video.

Important Notes:

  • Gemini uses information like captions and transcripts to create summaries.17 If a video lacks these elements, Gemini might not be able to summarize it effectively.
  • The accuracy and detail of the summary may vary depending on the video content and the availability of transcripts.
  • Gemini is still under development, and its capabilities are constantly improving.18

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.