pageIQ · AI reading assistant
Summarize YouTube videos in Chrome.
Get a starting point for a long lecture, interview or tutorial before deciding which parts to watch. pageIQ is an AI reading assistant for Chrome that uses a YouTube video’s available transcript to create a structured summary. You can read the key ideas, ask follow-up questions or listen to the summary in the same sidebar.
How to summarize a YouTube video with pageIQ
- Install pageIQ from the Chrome Web Store and open a YouTube video in Chrome.
- Open the pageIQ sidebar and request a summary of the video transcript.
- Read the key takeaways and use follow-up questions to explore a detail from the transcript.
- Return to the source video to check context and claims. Use Listen when you prefer an audio summary, within your plan’s allowance.
Transcript availability affects the result
pageIQ summarizes transcript text; it does not independently understand everything shown on screen. Missing captions, inaccurate transcription or important visual demonstrations can leave gaps. Check the original video for diagrams, on-screen instructions and anything that the speaker does not describe aloud.
Use AI summaries as a starting point
A summary helps you decide where to put your attention. AI can omit context or make mistakes, even when answers are based on the available content. Verify quotations, figures and significant claims in the source before relying on them. A follow-up question is useful for clarification, but does not replace checking the video.
Start free, with clear limits
The free plan includes 20 summaries per month, three chat questions per summary and one audio summary per month. No API key or ChatGPT account is needed. Content you choose to summarize is sent to an online AI service. See the pageIQ privacy policy and pricing page for processing details and paid allowances.
Frequently asked questions
Can pageIQ summarize a video without a transcript?
A usable transcript is needed for the transcript-based workflow. Videos without accessible transcript text may not be supported.
Can I listen to the summary?
Yes. pageIQ includes audio playback, subject to your plan’s allowance. Free includes one audio summary per month.
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