Text Summarizer

Paste any text and get a clear, concise summary.

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tl;dr can summarize any text you can read in Chrome. Install the extension, open any page with text, and get a structured summary in your sidebar.

How it works

  1. 1Install the tl;dr Chrome extension.
  2. 2Open any page with text you want to summarize.
  3. 3Click the extension icon to get a summary in your sidebar.

Frequently asked questions

Is the text summarizer free to use?

Yes. The free plan includes 15 summaries per period. No credit card required.

What is the maximum text length it can handle?

tl;dr handles long-form articles and documents. Very long documents are processed in sections.

Can I summarize PDFs?

Yes. Open a PDF in Chrome and the extension can summarize it.

What language does the summary come back in?

Summaries are returned in English by default.

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