Frequently Asked Questions
What is TLDR?
TLDR is a browser extension that uses AI to instantly summarize webpages, YouTube videos, and PDF documents. It helps you save time by providing concise, accurate summaries of content.
How does it work?
Simply click the TLDR extension icon while viewing any webpage, YouTube video, or PDF. We use AI to analyze the content and generate a clear, easy-to-read summary within seconds.
Which content types are supported?
- Web articles and blog posts
- YouTube videos (including transcripts)
- PDF documents
- News articles
- Documentation pages
Do I need an account to use TLDR?
While basic summarization is available without an account, you’ll need one to access premium features and higher usage limits.
What are the pricing plans?
Visit our pricing page to see our current plans. We offer flexible monthly subscriptions with no long-term commitments. Our monthly subscription includes 500,000 summary tokens, which is enough for 500+ summaries (most summaries use between 800-1000 tokens). See our Terms of Service for details about token expiration and top-up credits.
Can I cancel my subscription?
Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time. You’ll continue to have access until the end of your billing period.
Is there a limit to how many summaries I can generate?
- Free users: 5 summaries per day
- Premium users: Unlimited summaries
- Team users: Unlimited summaries with collaborative features
Can I customize the summary length?
No, TLDR is optimized to give you the most helpful summary length automatically.
Does it work offline?
No, TLDR requires an internet connection to generate summaries as it uses our cloud-based AI models.
Which browsers are supported?
Currently, TLDR only supports Google Chrome. We do not support other Chromium-based browsers like Arc or Microsoft Edge.
Can I use TLDR on mobile?
Currently, TLDR is only available as a desktop browser extension. While we’re actively exploring mobile solutions, we don’t have a mobile version available at this time. Stay tuned for updates on our mobile efforts.
Is my data secure?
Yes, we take your privacy and security seriously. We only collect content you explicitly ask us to summarize and don’t track your browsing history. We use industry-standard encryption for all data transmission and storage, and authentication is handled securely through Google. For complete details about how we handle your data, please read our Privacy Policy.
How can I get help?
- Check this FAQ page
- Email us at [email protected]
How do I report a bug?
Email us at [email protected] with details about the issue.