Get to the main ideas
Scan a structured summary and key takeaways before deciding which parts deserve a closer look.
SUMMARIZE · EXPLORE · ASKAI YouTube
AI YouTube
video summarizer.
Turn a public YouTube video with captions into a concise brief, searchable transcript, and grounded answers to your questions.
Read the guideA SIMPLE WORKFLOW
From video to understanding.
Start with a link. Keep the source close as you read, search, and ask.
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Share a YouTube link
Paste a public video URL in Holumiq, or open a video with the Chrome extension.
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Read the brief and transcript
Holumiq uses an available YouTube caption track to prepare a structured brief and timestamped transcript.
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Explore with grounded Q&A
Ask a follow-up and get an answer based on the video’s transcript, with moments you can revisit.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
A video you can work with.
Find the moment you need
Search the timestamped transcript and jump back to the relevant point in the video.
Follow the thread
Ask questions about what the video says and explore answers grounded in its available transcript.
HOLUMIQ FOR CHROMEStay in the video.
Stay in the video.
Bring the research with you.
Open the brief, key takeaways, timestamped transcript, and questions based on the video—without breaking your flow.
- Analyze from the YouTube watch page
- Jump from transcript moments to the video
- Use the same private Holumiq account
GOOD TO KNOW
Clear expectations, before you start.
- Captions are required. Holumiq analyzes YouTube captions or transcripts. It does not process audio or create transcripts from speech.
- Video length is capped at two hours. Daily analysis and monthly AI credit limits apply.
- An account is required. Sign in to start an analysis and keep your private results in your library.
- Free has usage limits. The Free plan includes 3 analyses per day and 50 AI credits per month. Compare plans and limits
A video without usable captions cannot be analyzed. AI credit use varies with the summary, chat, and transcript length.
How does Holumiq summarize a YouTube video?
Paste a public YouTube link or start from the Chrome extension. Holumiq reads an available caption track, then creates a brief and timestamped transcript. You can ask follow-up questions grounded in that transcript.
Does a video need captions?
Yes. The video needs a usable YouTube caption or transcript track. Holumiq does not download or process playback audio and does not transcribe speech when captions are missing.
Can I summarize a long video?
Videos can be up to two hours long. Caption availability and the plan’s usage limits also affect whether an analysis can start.
Is Holumiq free to use?
The Free plan includes 3 video analyses per day and 50 AI credits per month. Summaries and follow-up chat use credits, with the amount depending on the content and response. See current plans and limits.
Do I need an account?
Yes. Sign in to submit a video and access its private analysis in your library. The same account works with the Chrome extension.
How long does processing take?
It varies with the video and current workload; processing may take a few minutes. Holumiq shows analysis progress while it works.
Have a video in mind?
Paste a YouTube link above