YouTube Summary Tool FAQ
Get answers to common questions about jump.watch, our YouTube summary generator, AI video analysis features, and how to maximize your research productivity.
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General Questions
What is jump.watch?
jump.watch is an AI-powered Chrome extension that transforms YouTube into an intelligent research tool. It provides instant video summaries, transcripts, and custom prompts for ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, helping users extract key insights from videos without watching the entire content.
How does YouTube summary work?
YouTube summary works by analyzing video transcripts using advanced AI language models. The system extracts key points, main arguments, and important details, then generates a structured summary with timestamps for easy navigation back to specific video segments.
Is jump.watch free to use?
Yes, jump.watch offers a free tier that includes basic YouTube summaries for unlimited videos. Premium features like enhanced summaries, batch processing, and advanced AI integrations are available with our Pro subscription starting at $9/month.
What types of YouTube videos can be summarized?
jump.watch can summarize any public YouTube video that has captions or transcripts available. This includes educational content, tutorials, lectures, interviews, documentaries, podcasts, and most other video types. Live streams and very short videos (under 1 minute) may have limited summary capabilities.
Technical Questions
How accurate are the YouTube summaries?
Our AI achieves 95%+ accuracy in extracting main points and key information from YouTube videos. The accuracy depends on video quality, clear speech, and available captions. Educational and structured content typically produces the most accurate summaries.
How long does it take to generate a summary?
Most YouTube summaries are generated in under 10 seconds. Processing time depends on video length: short videos (under 10 minutes) take 5-10 seconds, medium videos (10-60 minutes) take 10-20 seconds, and longer videos may take up to 30 seconds.
Does jump.watch work on mobile devices?
Currently, jump.watch is available as a Chrome extension for desktop browsers. We're developing mobile apps for iOS and Android, which will be released in Q2 2025. You can sign up for early access notifications on our website.
Can I use jump.watch offline?
No, jump.watch requires an internet connection to analyze videos and generate summaries. The AI processing happens on our secure cloud servers to ensure optimal performance and accuracy. However, once generated, summaries can be saved locally for offline viewing.
Features Questions
What's included in the free version?
The free version includes unlimited YouTube video summaries, basic transcript access, and standard AI-generated key points. Free users can summarize up to 50 videos per month with our core AI model.
What premium features are available?
Premium features include enhanced AI summaries with deeper analysis, custom prompt generation for ChatGPT/Claude/Gemini, batch video processing, export options (PDF, Word, Markdown), priority processing, and advanced research tools like topic clustering and cross-video analysis.
Can I export my summaries?
Yes, premium users can export summaries in multiple formats including PDF, Word document, Markdown, and plain text. Summaries include timestamps, key points, and optional custom formatting for research notes or study materials.
Does jump.watch integrate with note-taking apps?
Yes, jump.watch integrates with popular note-taking applications including Notion, Obsidian, Roam Research, and Evernote. Premium users can automatically sync summaries to their preferred note-taking workflow with one-click export features.
Privacy & Security Questions
Is my data secure with jump.watch?
Yes, we prioritize data security and privacy. All video processing happens on secure, encrypted servers. We don't store personal video viewing history, and summaries are encrypted at rest. We're SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR compliant.
Do you share my data with third parties?
No, we never sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. We only share anonymized usage analytics with our AI partners to improve summary quality. Users can opt out of analytics sharing in their account settings.
Can I delete my account and data?
Yes, you can delete your account and all associated data at any time through your account settings. Account deletion is permanent and includes all saved summaries, preferences, and usage history. We comply with GDPR right to be forgotten requests.
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