Summ-it

Turn your reading list into a podcast playlist.

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What is Summ-it?

Summ-it is an AI narration tool that turns your reading list into a podcast playlist. Summ-it converts articles, PDFs, newsletters, and videos into an audio playlist you can listen to like a podcast. It offers summaries or full reads, offline playback, and a library you can query.

Summ-it is a text-to-speech service that turns reading material into an audio playlist. It works by collecting content from the web or your devices and converting it into spoken audio you can queue and listen to like a podcast. You can save articles, PDFs, YouTube videos, newsletters, and pasted text through a browser extension for Chrome, Safari, and Firefox, by forwarding emails to a dedicated address, or by sharing from mobile apps. Each saved item can be rendered as a full read or as an AI-generated summary, with summary depth options ranging from brief (2-3 minutes) to detailed (10+ minutes). The tool is aimed at people who accumulate more reading than they can get through, such as commuters, students, and professionals who want to keep up with long-form content while doing something else. It supports offline listening by downloading audio in the background while on Wi-Fi, and it integrates with Android Auto for in-car use. The interface organizes saved content into a queue that can be played continuously, and items are automatically tagged by topic to form playlists. A Catch Up feature bundles older unread items into a single short audio summary, archiving the originals so you can revisit them later. Beyond playback, Summ-it includes a question-answering feature that lets you query your saved library and receive answers that cite the specific articles used. The service offers translation into 30 languages and can discover related links within saved articles, adding them to your queue with one tap. Free users get 100 saves per month with a device voice, while paid tiers provide natural-sounding AI voices and additional credits. The product is available as a web app and mobile apps for iOS and Android, with a free tier and a 25-credit trial that does not require a card.

How do you use Summ-it?

  1. 1Install the browser extension or mobile app
    Add the Summ-it extension to Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, or download the iOS or Android app from the official stores. This gives you a save button on any page and a mobile queue.
    Summ-it — Install the browser extension or mobile app
  2. 2Save your first item
    Click the extension icon on an article, or use the share menu on your phone. You can also paste a URL or text directly in the app, or forward a newsletter to summary@summ-it.pro for an automatic summary.
  3. 3Choose full read or summary
    When saving, select whether you want the complete article or an AI summary. Summary length can be set to brief, standard, or detailed, and you can switch later per item.
  4. 4Organize and play your queue
    Items appear in your queue with automatic topic tags. Tap any item to play, or let the queue run continuously. Use labels to group content and adjust playback speed as needed.
  5. 5Use Catch Up to clear backlog
    If older items pile up, tap Catch Up to fold them into a single short audio summary. Originals are archived and remain accessible from the Sources tab, so nothing is lost.
  6. 6Ask your library questions
    Use the Ask feature to query your saved articles. Summ-it replies with sourced answers and shows which articles were used, with one-tap access to open them.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Saves content from multiple sources: browser extension, email forwarding, and mobile sharing.AI
  • Offers both full and summarized audio with adjustable depth, so you can choose detail per item.AI
  • Includes offline downloads and Android Auto support for listening on the go or in the car.AI
  • Catch Up feature condenses backlogged items into a single short audio summary while keeping originals archived.AI
  • Library question-answering provides sourced answers from your saved articles.AI

Cons

  • Free tier limited to 100 saves per month and uses your device's built-in voice, not the natural AI voices.AI
  • Some sites with logins or non-standard layouts may not work, and unsupported items are not charged but still require manual pasting.AI
  • Credit system can be confusing: 1 credit per article plus 1 for every extra 30 minutes, and paid plans cap natural voice credits.AI
  • No mention of exporting audio files or integrating with third-party podcast apps.AI
  • Android Auto is supported but CarPlay is only mentioned in one feature list, creating ambiguity for iPhone users.AI

How much does Summ-it cost?

Free trial

25 free credits with every Pro feature, no card required. After trial, downgrade to free tier with basic voice and limited saves.

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Pricing

Free tier: $0, 100 saves per month, basic voice. Pro: $7.99/month or $74.99/year, 100 credits for natural voice, unlimited basic-voice saves. Premium: $13.99/month or $129.99/year, 250 credits. 25 free credits on signup.

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Integrations

Works with Chrome, Safari, and Firefox extensions; iOS and Android apps; email forwarding; and Android Auto for in-car listening.

Features

Summ-it turns articles, PDFs, newsletters, and videos into audio you can queue. Key features include full or summarized reads, offline downloads, automatic topic playlists, Catch Up for backlog, library Q&A with citations, translation into 30 languages, and discovery of related links.

Frequently asked questions about Summ-it

  • How much does Summ-it cost?
    Free tier: $0, 100 saves per month, basic voice. Pro: $7.99/month or $74.99/year, 100 credits for natural voice, unlimited basic-voice saves. Premium: $13.99/month or $129.99/year, 250 credits. 25 free credits on signup.
  • Does Summ-it offer a free trial?
    25 free credits with every Pro feature, no card required. After trial, downgrade to free tier with basic voice and limited saves.
  • How do you use Summ-it?
    The walkthrough on this page covers 6 steps: 1. Install the browser extension or mobile app 2. Save your first item 3. Choose full read or summary 4. Organize and play your queue 5. Use Catch Up to clear backlog 6. Ask your library questions.
  • What platforms does Summ-it support?
    Summ-it is available on Web App, iOS, Android and Browser extension.
  • What does Summ-it integrate with?
    Works with Chrome, Safari, and Firefox extensions; iOS and Android apps; email forwarding; and Android Auto for in-car listening.
  • What are the limitations of Summ-it?
    Free tier limited to 100 saves per month and uses your device's built-in voice, not the natural AI voices. Some sites with logins or non-standard layouts may not work, and unsupported items are not charged but still require manual pasting. Credit system can be confusing: 1 credit per article plus 1 for every extra 30 minutes, and paid plans cap natural voice credits.

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Added10/21/2026

Platforms

Web AppiOSAndroidBrowser extension

Pricing

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