How to Summarize YouTube Videos with the Glasp iOS & Android App

YouTube is full of talks, interviews, and tutorials worth learning from, but sitting through a 30-minute video to find one insight isn't always worth it. Until now, summarizing a video on your phone meant juggling apps: open YouTube, tap Share, switch to Glasp. Not anymore.

With the latest mobile update, you can summarize any YouTube video entirely inside the Glasp iOS & Android app. Find it, watch it, and summarize it in one place.

Once you're set up, Glasp will:

Summarize any video: get the key points in seconds, no app-switching
Add timestamps: every summary is timestamped, so you can jump to the moments that matter
Show the full transcript: switch to the Transcript tab anytime
Copy or save: keep the summary or transcript wherever you need it

In this tutorial, we'll walk you through how to summarize a YouTube video on mobile, start to finish, without ever leaving Glasp.

Step 1: Download and Install the Glasp App

If you haven't already, download the Glasp app from the App Store (for iOS) or Google Play Store (for Android). Once installed, log in to your Glasp account or sign up if you're a new user.

Step 2: Open a YouTube Video Inside the Glasp App

Tap "Feed" in the bottom navigation bar. If you've just signed up, your Feed will be empty.

Tap "Add a Channel" and add the YouTube channel you want to follow.

Tap "Add" after you've typed the channel's handle.

Step 3: Open a Video and Tap "Summary"

Once you've added a channel, its videos appear in your Feed. Tap any video you want to summarize.

With the video open, tap "Summary" in the bottom toolbar. Within seconds, Glasp generates a concise, AI-generated summary with timestamps, so you can jump straight to the moments that matter.

Tap Copy to save the summary anywhere, or switch to the Transcript tab to read or copy the full transcript.

NOTE: You can summarize and copy a few videos for free. For unlimited summaries, upgrade to a Pro plan on the pricing page.

Tip: Don't know a channel's @handle? Just add any channel to start (for example, @glasp), open one of its videos from your Feed, and use the YouTube search bar at the top to find any other video on YouTube.

(Optional) Step 4: Reformat the Summary with AI

Want the summary in a different format? Tap Copy, then paste the summary or transcript into your favorite AI chat tool and ask for exactly what you need, like "Summarize this in 5 bullets" or "List the key takeaways."

(Optional) Step 5: Find Your Summaries Anytime

Every video you summarize is saved to your profile. Tap "Profile" in the bottom navigation bar, then open the "Summaries" tab to revisit everything you've summarized, all in one place.

Great videos shouldn't stay stuck in your watch-later queue.

With Glasp on mobile, you can summarize any YouTube video, pull out the key moments, and keep what's useful, all from your phone, in one app.

If you haven't already, sign up for Glasp and start learning faster from everything you watch.

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FAQs

Q. Do I need a Glasp account to summarize YouTube videos?

Yes. You'll need to sign up (free) or log in with your existing Glasp account in the app.

Q. Is summarizing YouTube videos free?

You can summarize and copy a few videos for free. For unlimited summaries, you'll need a Pro plan — see the pricing page.

Q. Do summaries include timestamps?

Yes. Every summary is timestamped, so you can jump straight to the moments that matter in the video.

Q. Can I see the full transcript?

Yes. Switch to the Transcript tab on the video page to read or copy the full transcript.

Q. How do I summarize a video that isn't in my Feed?

Add any channel to start (for example, @glasp), open one of its videos from your Feed, and use the YouTube search bar at the top to find any other video on YouTube.

Q. Where can I find my past summaries?

Tap "Profile" in the bottom navigation bar and open the "Summaries" tab. Every video you've summarized is saved there.

Q. Does the feature work on both iOS and Android?

Yes. Summarizing works on both iOS and Android apps, with the same steps and features.

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