Last updated: March 2026
What Is the AI Text Summarizer?
The AI Text Summarizer condenses any text into a shorter version while preserving the key information. Choose from three output formats: Key Points extracts the main ideas as bullet points, Executive Summary creates a concise paragraph, and ELI5 simplifies the text so anyone can understand it.
See exactly how much the text was compressed with word count and compression ratio stats. Works with articles, reports, emails, academic papers, and any other text up to 10,000 characters.
How to Use
Enter your API key. Get a free key from console.anthropic.com. Your key stays in your browser's local storage.
Paste your text. Articles, reports, emails, research papers — anything up to 10,000 characters.
Choose a format. Key Points for scannable bullets, Executive Summary for a paragraph, ELI5 for simplified language.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can the text be?
Up to 10,000 characters (roughly 1,500-2,000 words). For longer documents, break them into sections and summarize each separately.
What's ELI5 mode?
ELI5 stands for 'Explain Like I'm 5.' It simplifies the text using basic vocabulary and short sentences that anyone can understand.
Is my text stored?
No. Your text is sent to Claude AI for summarization and immediately discarded. It's not stored by this tool or used for training.
What are the 3 summary formats?
Key Points extracts the main ideas as bullet points. Executive Summary creates a concise paragraph. ELI5 simplifies the text for easy understanding.
Do I need an API key?
Yes. You need a free Anthropic API key from console.anthropic.com. The tool calls Claude directly from your browser for privacy.