DamasTo summarize a video transcript on iPhone, start with a supported public video link in Damas and use its transcription and summary workflows. Review the shorter account alongside the transcript: it should retain the main ideas without dropping conditions or disagreements that change their meaning.
Start with a supported source
Damas supports public, on-demand YouTube, Instagram and X video links up to 90 minutes. It does not support private, restricted or live content. You need iOS 18.6 or later, an internet connection, Premium and consent for AI processing. Submit only content you are authorized to process.
If the transcript contains unclear passages, check them against the recording first. Summarizing an inaccurate transcript can carry the same mistakes into a shorter text.
Make a useful overview
- Copy the eligible video link and provide it in Damas on your iPhone.
- Use the available transcription and summary tasks, following the current app instructions and reviewing the AI consent.
- Wait for processing. The source, audio and connection affect how long this takes; background processing and notifications help you return later.
- Read the summary with the transcript or recording nearby.
- Edit and copy your notes once you have checked the important points.
Check what the shorter version leaves out
Look for the central claim, supporting reasons and any conditions or disagreements that affect the conclusion. Check names, dates and numbers in the source. If a detail matters to your work, retain it in a separate note rather than assuming a short summary includes everything.
Keep the original link with your notes. Do not quote the summary as though it were the speaker’s exact wording: verify direct quotations in the video. To work in another language, use the translation workflow and check the meaning before relying on a condensed account.