How to Summarize Long YouTube Videos for Free

Introduction

• Irene Chan shares a tool called Tactic.
• Tool allows easy and free summarization of long YouTube videos.

Initial Steps

1. Copy the link of the long YouTube video you want to summarize.
2. Visit tactic.io/tools/youtube-transcript (link in video description).

Using Tactic

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Get Video Transcript

   • Enter the video link on the site.
   • Click on “Get video transcript” to obtain the full transcript.
   • You can either copy or download the transcript.

2. Install Tactic Extension

   • Go to the Chrome Web Store.
   • Install Tactic (It’s free).
   • Log in to your Tactic account (if you already have one).

3. Upload the Transcript

   • Log into Tactic and go to the dashboard.
   • Select "Upload transcript or recording".
   • Upload your transcript.
   • Tactic will process the video (time varies based on video length).

Generating Summary

• Upload the transcript into Tactic.
• Click to generate bullet point highlights instantly.
• Option to ask specific questions for more targeted summaries.
• Click on “short summary” for overall summary.

Benefits for Users

• Time-saving: Ideal if you don’t have time to watch long videos.
• Customization: Tailor the summaries to get highlights or specific answers.
• Ease of Use: User-friendly interface and easy steps.
• Free: No cost involved.

Conclusion

• Summary: Tool is extremely useful for students and professionals alike.
• Call to Action: Learn more about Tactic by clicking the link below the video.
• Engagement: Thumbs up and subscribe for more guides.

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Presenter: Irene Chan Video Platform: YouTube