Free Summarizing Tool
Save time with our free summarizer. Paste an article, essay, research paper or report, and the summarizing tool condenses it into a clear paragraph or a list of key points, so you understand the main ideas in seconds.
How to summarize text online
- Paste your text or upload a .txt, .docx or .pdf file.
- Choose Paragraph or Key points, and set the summary length with the slider.
- Click Summarize, then copy or download your summary.
Features of our summary generator
Two formats
Get a smooth paragraph summary or a scannable bullet list of key points.
Adjustable length
Choose a short, medium or detailed summary to match your needs.
Key terms
See the most important keywords from your text at a glance.
Works with files
Upload Word documents, PDFs and text files instead of copying and pasting.
Accurate and faithful
The summary sticks to what the text actually says and does not add new claims.
Free and private
No account needed, and your history stays in your browser.
When to use a text summarizer
- Studying: turn long chapters and research papers into revision notes.
- Research: quickly decide whether a source is relevant before reading it in full.
- Work: summarize reports, meeting notes and long email threads.
- Writing: create abstracts, introductions and conclusions from your own drafts.
How does the summarizer work?
The AI summarizer reads your whole text, identifies the central ideas and supporting points, and rewrites them concisely. When AI mode is not available, a built-in extractive engine picks the most informative sentences from your text. Either way, you get the essence of your document without the filler.
Frequently asked questions
Is the summarizer free?
Yes. You can summarize text for free online without signing up.
Can it summarize PDFs and Word documents?
Yes. Upload a .pdf, .docx or .txt file and the text is extracted in your browser automatically.
How long can the text be?
Free users can summarize several hundred words per request. The current limit is shown below the text box.
Does the summary contain plagiarism?
A summary is based on someone else’s ideas, so cite the original source if you use it in academic work. Our citation generator makes this easy.
Can I summarize text in other languages?
Yes. In AI mode the summary is written in the same language as your text.