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How to Summarize Videos That Aren’t on YouTube

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How to Summarize Videos That Aren’t on YouTube

The Rundown: When videos are hosted on YouTube, summarizing them is simple - most AI tools can detect the transcript directly.

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Nov 3, 2025

How to Summarize Videos That Aren’t on YouTube
How to Summarize Videos That Aren’t on YouTube
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The Rundown: When videos are hosted on YouTube, summarizing them is simple - most AI tools can detect the transcript directly. But if your content lives on Vimeo, Google Drive, or other platforms without a visible transcript, you’ll need a different approach. Here’s how to tackle it.

🧰 Who is this useful for:

  • Content creators working with private or non-YouTube video files
  • Market researchers analyzing recorded interviews
  • Educators summarizing lectures or presentations
  • Business professionals capturing meeting insights


STEP 1: Start with Your Video Source

Choose the video you need summarized. In this example, we’ll use a 30-minute interview about the...