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About TL;DW

Too Long; Didn't Watch. We get it—there's too much video content and not enough time. TL;DW is a Chrome extension that helps you get the key insights from YouTube videos in seconds, so you can learn faster and stay informed without watching every minute.

Our Mission

Video has become the world's classroom. From tutorials and lectures to documentaries and thought leadership—knowledge lives on YouTube. But watching everything takes time you don't have.

We built TL;DW to bridge that gap. Our goal is simple: help you extract maximum value from video content with minimum friction. Whether you're a student researching for a paper, a professional staying current in your field, or a curious mind exploring new topics—TL;DW lets you learn on your terms.

Who It's For

  • Students: Quickly review lecture recordings, research videos, and educational content.
  • Professionals: Stay up-to-date with industry talks, webinars, and conference recordings.
  • Knowledge Seekers: Scan through hours of interviews, podcasts, and documentary footage.
  • Lifelong learners: Explore new topics without committing hours to every video.

What Makes Us Different

  • Built into YouTube: No copying links or switching tabs. The "Summarize" button appears right where you watch.
  • Timestamped insights: Jump directly to the moments that matter with clickable timestamps.
  • Your personal library: Organize summaries into folders, sync across devices, and revisit anytime.
  • Privacy-first: We only process videos you choose. No tracking, no ads, no data selling.

Our Values

  • Respect your time: Every feature is designed to save you minutes and hours.
  • Respect your privacy: Minimal permissions, no data selling, transparent practices.
  • Keep it simple: Powerful features that just work, without complexity.

Get in Touch

Have questions, feedback, or ideas? We'd love to hear from you.