Focus on the ideas that carry the source
Reduce repetition and supporting detail without flattening the main argument into a vague one-line takeaway.
Writing · Text summarizer
Summarize text without losing what matters
Paste a document or add a text file, then shape a concise summary around the details, structure, and level of depth you need.
Shorter, not thinner
Compress the reading, preserve the meaning
A useful summary keeps the source's core message, important support, and uncertainty intact instead of replacing them with a generic conclusion.
Built for useful summaries
Concise enough to scan, faithful enough to trust
Keep names, numbers, and uncertainty intact
The summarizer is instructed to preserve important specifics and avoid adding conclusions that the source does not support.
Choose the depth and structure you need
Switch between brief, standard, and detailed summaries in paragraphs, bullet points, or an outline.
How it works
From long source to useful summary
Use the first result as a faithful reading aid, then refine it for your actual task.
Add the complete source
Paste the text or add a supported file. Include the surrounding context needed to interpret claims and qualifications correctly.
Choose length and format
Select a quick overview, a balanced summary, or a more detailed version, then choose paragraphs, bullets, or an outline.
Review and continue
Edit the result directly, copy or download it, and continue in YouMind when you want questions, notes, or another version.
Text summarizer FAQ
How accurate is the summary?
The tool is instructed to stay within the source and preserve important details, but AI can still omit or misstate information. Compare names, numbers, dates, quotations, qualifications, and conclusions with the original before relying on them.
How do the summary lengths differ?
Brief gives a fast overview, Standard balances the main argument with essential support, and Detailed retains more context and qualifications. The actual length also depends on the structure and density of the source.
Which summary format should I choose?
Paragraphs work well for continuous reading, bullet points are easy to scan, and an outline is useful when the source has a clear hierarchy or you plan to turn it into notes.
Which files can I summarize?
You can add TXT, MD, SRT, VTT, CSV, or JSON files up to 1 MB. For other formats, copy the relevant text and paste it into the input.
How is my source text handled?
Your submitted text is sent to the AI provider to create this summary and is kept out of analytics events. Avoid submitting confidential, regulated, or highly sensitive material.
Can the summary replace reading the original?
Use it to understand or revisit a source more quickly, not as a substitute when exact wording, complete evidence, legal obligations, medical guidance, academic requirements, or high-stakes decisions matter.
Turn the summary into your next step
Ask questions, create notes, compare ideas, or reshape the source in a full YouMind conversation.