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Free Article Summarizer

Article Summarizer

Summarize any article into 5 key bullet points instantly.News, blogs, research papers — all in under 5 seconds.

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Why Use Our Article Summarizer?

5-Second Summaries

Get article summaries faster than reading the first paragraph

3 Output Modes

Deep Dive for analysis, Gist for quick reads, Social for posts

11 Languages

Summarize articles in English, Chinese, Japanese, and 8 more

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What Articles Can You Summarize?

News articles and current events
Blog posts and opinion pieces
Research papers and academic articles
Product reviews and comparisons
Long-form journalism
Technical documentation

How to Summarize an Article in 3 Steps

1

Paste Your Article

Copy the article URL or paste the text directly into the input box

2

Choose Your Mode

Select Deep Dive for analysis, Gist for quick summary, or Social for posts

3

Get 5 Bullet Points

Receive your article summary in under 5 seconds, ready to use

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Article Summarizer FAQ

How do I summarize an article online for free?

Simply paste the article URL or text into 5tldr, select your preferred mode (Deep Dive, Gist, or Social), and click summarize. You'll get 5 key bullet points in under 5 seconds. Login required for the free plan.

What types of articles can I summarize?

5tldr can summarize any type of article including news articles, blog posts, research papers, academic papers, opinion pieces, product reviews, and more. Just paste the URL or copy the text directly.

Is this article summarizer accurate?

Yes, 5tldr uses advanced AI models to extract the most important points from articles. The Deep Dive mode provides comprehensive analysis, while Gist mode focuses on quick key takeaways.

Can I summarize articles in different languages?

Yes, 5tldr supports 11 languages including English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian. It can auto-detect the article language or output in your preferred language.