Learn Smarter with AI
We built 5tldr because we believe your time is precious β and the best use of it is thinking deeply about things that matter, not wading through noise to find them.
Our Mission
Every day, we face an overwhelming flood of information β emails, articles, videos, podcasts, research papers. There's more knowledge being created than ever before, but a cruel irony exists: the more information we have access to, the harder it becomes to find what actually matters.
5tldr exists to solve this problem. We're not trying to help you consume more content faster. We're trying to help you decide what's worth your time β so you can spend your energy on deep thinking, not endless scrolling.
Why 5 Key Points?
If something can't be distilled into 5 key points, either it's too complex for a summary (and you should read the original), or it's too fluffy to be worth your time. 5 is the sweet spot β enough to capture the essence, concise enough to be actionable.
What We Do
YouTube Videos
Turn hour-long videos into 5 key takeaways in seconds. No more watching entire lectures for a few insights.
Articles & Web Pages
Paste any URL and get the core message instantly. Perfect for news, blogs, and research.
PDF Documents
Upload reports, papers, or ebooks. We extract what matters so you can focus on analysis.
Research Papers
Academic papers summarized with methodology, findings, and implications clearly outlined.
Our Values
Free First
The core tool is free. No sign-up walls, no credit card required. Everyone deserves access to tools that respect their time.
Speed Matters
Your summary in seconds, not minutes. We optimize for getting you answers fast so you can move on to what matters.
Privacy Focused
We don't store your content unless you choose to share it. Your reading habits are your business, not ours.
Who We Serve
Students
Summarize lectures, research papers, and textbooks. Spend less time reading, more time understanding.
Knowledge Workers
Cut through reports, industry news, and documentation. Stay informed without information overload.
Lifelong Learners
Extract insights from podcasts, books, and articles. Learn more in less time.
Our Promise
- βKeep it simple. 5 bullet points. No feature bloat.
- βKeep it fast. Your summary in seconds, not minutes.
- βKeep it free. The core tool will always be free.
- βKeep it honest. We'll never pretend AI summaries replace real understanding.
Ready to Learn Smarter?
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