How to Summarize a YouTube Video with ChatGPT

Introduction

• Long YouTube videos can be time-consuming to watch in full.
• ChatGPT can assist in summarizing these videos.

Steps to Summarize a YouTube Video

1. Copying the Video URL

   • Simply pasting the URL into ChatGPT is no longer effective.

2. Accessing the Video Transcript

   • Scroll down to the video description.
   • Click on the "Show Transcript" button.
   • Toggle timestamps off to avoid copying them.
   • Copy the transcript text.

3. Using ChatGPT for Summarization

   • Paste the copied transcript into ChatGPT.
   • You can request a summary or ask for a summary in key points (bullet points).

Challenges with Long Videos

• Long transcripts may exceed ChatGPT's character limits.
• Difficulties in copying lengthy transcripts in one go.

Alternative Method for Long Videos

1. Using Google Chrome Extensions
   • Search for "ChatGPT Chrome Extension".
   • Install the "ChatGPT for Chrome and YouTube Summary" extension.
2. Using the Extension
   • After installation, you will see a box labeled "Transcript and Summary".
   • Expand the box to view the entire transcript without manual copying.
   • Click the button to send it directly to ChatGPT for summarization.

Conclusion

• Using the extension simplifies the process of obtaining summaries.
• Encouragement to like the video if found helpful.