Google’s artificial intelligence chatbot Gemini supports extensions and one of its possibilities is to summarize YouTube videos. With it, you can place a video link in the text field and request specific instructions, such as summarizing the video of a presentation, highlighting the main points of a review or listing a step-by-step guide if the content is a tutorial.
The setback, however, is that for now the function is only available in English, and both your account and the analyzed video need to be in that language for everything to work. However, this is a simple change to make that you learn below.
How to use Gemini to summarize YouTube video
It is worth remembering that, when changing the language of your Google account, not only Gemini, but all other Google services will also be changed. Here, perhaps the ideal would be to make the change to a secondary account in order to keep your main Gmail, for example, in Spanish.
In any case, the procedure is as follows:
- Go to the Google account language switch page ( myaccount.google.com/language )
- Activate the “English (United States)” option;
- Visit gemini.google.com;
- Paste a link to a YouTube video and give the desired instruction
What prompts to use?
To try the tool, you can ask Gemini to summarize or explain a video. If you want it to indicate the main points of a presentation, you can request “key points”, as Notta.ai noted in their article.
If you don’t happen to speak English, you can use Google Translate to type a request and then translate it into English. Then just copy and paste into Gemini to execute the command.
10+ ChatGPT/Gemini Prompts for Youtube
Optimize your YouTube video titles:
“Optimize your YouTube video titles to increase visibility and attract viewers. Provide tips on crafting compelling titles that accurately represent the content, incorporate relevant keywords, and spark curiosity or interest.”
Create captivating video thumbnails:
“Design eye-catching video thumbnails that entice viewers to click and watch your YouTube videos. Share best practices for creating visually appealing thumbnails that effectively convey the video’s content and capture attention in the search results and suggested videos section.”
Improve your video descriptions:
“Enhance your video descriptions on YouTube to provide valuable information to viewers and boost search engine visibility. Recommend strategies for writing informative, keyword-rich descriptions that include timestamps, relevant links, and a strong call to action.”
Engage with your YouTube community:
“Foster engagement and build a strong YouTube community by actively interacting with your viewers. Offer guidance on responding to comments, asking for feedback, running contests or giveaways, and hosting live streams to connect with your audience on a deeper level.”
Optimize your YouTube channel layout:
“Optimize the layout of your YouTube channel to create a visually appealing and user-friendly experience for your subscribers. Provide tips on organizing playlists, featuring important videos, and customizing the channel banner and sections.”
Use YouTube analytics to inform your content strategy:
“Leverage YouTube analytics to gain insights into your audience’s behavior and preferences. Guide creators on how to interpret key metrics like watch time, audience retention, and demographics to inform their content strategy and make data-driven decisions.”
Collaborate with other YouTubers:
“Collaborate with other YouTubers to expand your reach and tap into new audiences. Share tips on identifying potential collaborators, pitching collaboration ideas, and leveraging each other’s strengths to create compelling content together.”
Monetize your YouTube channel:
“Explore monetization options for your YouTube channel to generate revenue from your content. Discuss the YouTube Partner Program, sponsorships, merchandise sales, and other strategies to monetize your channel while providing value to your audience.”
Implement SEO techniques for YouTube videos:
“Optimize your YouTube videos for search engines to improve discoverability and increase organic traffic. Explain the importance of keyword research, tags, closed captions, and transcripts, and provide recommendations for optimizing video metadata.”
Promote your YouTube channel on other platforms:
“Extend the reach of your YouTube channel by promoting it on other platforms and social media networks. Offer strategies for cross-promoting your videos on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and other relevant channels to attract new viewers and subscribers.”
Create engaging YouTube end screens and cards:
“Maximize viewer engagement and drive traffic to your other videos or external websites by utilizing YouTube end screens and cards. Provide tips on designing compelling end screens, adding relevant calls to action, and linking to related content.”
Stay consistent and upload quality content:
“Consistency and quality are key to building a successful YouTube channel. Encourage creators to establish a consistent uploading schedule and prioritize delivering valuable, well-produced content that resonates with their target audience.”
Remember to tailor these prompts to your specific niche, content style, and target audience to maximize the impact of your YouTube channel.