Text Summarizer
How to Summarize an Article
A good summary captures an article's main idea and key points in a fraction of the length — without your opinion. Here's how to do it by hand, and a tool that summarizes any text instantly.
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How to summarize, step by step
- Read the whole article once to get the overall message.
- Identify the main idea — usually in the title, intro or conclusion.
- Pick out the key supporting points and skip examples and repetition.
- Write the main idea first, then the key points, in your own words.
- Trim until only what matters remains — aim for a quarter of the length or less.
What to leave out
Drop minor details, anecdotes, and anything that just illustrates a point already made. A summary is about the core message, not the full texture of the piece.
Keep your own opinions out of it. A summary reports what the article says; an analysis is a separate task.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a summary be?
Usually 10–25% of the original. For a long article, a short paragraph or a handful of sentences capturing the main points is enough.
Should a summary include my opinion?
No. A summary objectively reports the article's main idea and key points. Save your views for a separate analysis or review.
Can the tool summarize an article for me?
Yes. Paste the text into the summarizer above and choose a length. It selects the most important sentences so you get a quick, faithful summary.