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Summarize articles
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Extract the key points from any article instantly. Save hours of reading time and get actionable summaries tailored to your needs.

Up to 5,000 words
4 focus modes
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How it works

From long article to key insights in 3 simple steps

01

Paste your article

Copy and paste the article text (up to 5,000 words) into the text area.

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Choose your focus

Select summary length and what to focus on: main points, action items, statistics, or conclusion.

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Get your summary

Receive a tailored summary with key takeaways and see how much reading time you saved.

When to use each focus mode

Choose the right focus to get the most relevant summary for your needs

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Main Points

Best for getting a general overview of any article. Perfect for news, blog posts, and general reading.

Best for: News, blogs, opinion pieces
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Action Items

Extracts steps, recommendations, and actionable advice from how-to guides and tutorials.

Best for: How-to guides, tutorials, process docs
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Key Statistics

Focuses on data, numbers, research findings, and quantitative information.

Best for: Research papers, reports, case studies
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Conclusion

Extracts the main argument, findings, and final recommendations.

Best for: Essays, white papers, analysis

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Frequently asked questions

Is this article summarizer free to use?
Yes! You can summarize up to 5 articles per hour completely free. No signup or credit card required. Each article can be up to 5,000 words.
How accurate is the AI summarization?
Our AI uses advanced natural language processing to extract key information while maintaining context and accuracy. It identifies main points, supporting arguments, and important details. However, we recommend reviewing the summary for critical content.
What types of articles work best?
The summarizer works well with blog posts, news articles, research summaries, and informational content. It's less effective for creative writing, poetry, or highly technical documents with specialized jargon.
Can I choose what to focus on in the summary?
Yes! You can select from four focus options: Main Points (general summary), Action Items (steps and recommendations), Key Statistics (data and numbers), or Conclusion (final arguments and takeaways).
How does the reading time saved calculation work?
We calculate based on average adult reading speed of 225 words per minute. The time saved is the difference between reading the full article and reading just the summary.