Supported File Types, Sources & Limits
TubeOnAI supports a variety of input types — not just files. From YouTube videos to Google Drive uploads, it’s designed
to help you summarize and repurpose content easily, no matter the source. This guide breaks down the types of content
you can use with TubeOnAI and how each one works.
Table of Contents
- ▶️ YouTube Videos
- ☁️ Google Drive Files
- 🎥 Uploaded Video Files
- 🎧 Uploaded Audio Files
- 🎙️ Podcasts
- 📄 Document Files
- 📊 Upload Limits Table
▶️ YouTube Videos
Supported Types: Public and Unlisted YouTube videos How It Works: Paste a YouTube URL into TubeOnAI — the platform will
extract the audio, transcribe it, and generate a clean summary. Use Case: Ideal for summarizing lectures, tutorials,
vlogs, and interviews without downloading. Limitation:
- Private videos are not supported.
- Max video length: ~6 hours.
☁️ Google Drive Files
Supported File Types: Videos, Audios, PDFs, Docs, etc. How It Works: Paste a sharable Google Drive link. Ensure the file
is set to "Anyone with the link can view." TubeOnAI fetches the file and processes it. Use Case: Great for team sharing,
remote work summaries, or uploading large files hosted in the cloud. Note: Files must be downloadable;
password-protected or restricted files won’t work.
🎥 Uploaded Video Files
Formats Supported: .mp4, .webm, .mkv, .mov How It Works: Upload your video file directly. TubeOnAI extracts and
summarizes the spoken content. Use Case: Perfect for teachers, course creators, or internal training sessions.
Limitations:
- Max duration: ~6 hours
- Recommended size: ≤ 500 MB
📷Uploaded Image Files
File Supported: GIF, jpeg, tiff, png, bmp, webp, HEIC, SVG, jpg How It Works: Upload an image directly. TubeOnAI reads
any visible text (if present) and summarizes what’s shown (charts, slides, screenshots, documents, diagrams). Use Case:
Great for slide screenshots, infographics, lecture notes, whiteboards, receipts, or quick “summarize this image”
workflows. Limitations:
- Max files per upload: (1 at a time)
- Max image size: (Must be under 8MB)
- Best results: clear, high-resolution images; avoid heavy blur/glare; handwritten text may vary in accuracy.
🎧 Uploaded Audio Files
Formats Supported:
- .mp3, .wav, .m4a, .aac, .ogg, .webm How It Works: Upload your audio directly. TubeOnAI converts it into text and
then provides a summary. Use Case: Podcasters, interviewers, and content reviewers benefit most. Limitations:
- Max duration: ~6 hours
- Recommended size: ≤ 100 MB
🗣️Podcasts
Supported Sources: Apple podcast, Spotify Podcast How It Works: Paste the "exact Title" to a podcast episode or direct
url of Apple / spotify Podcast. Use Case: Ideal for summarizing long podcast episodes or converting listening into quick
reading. Note: Streaming links must be direct (e.g., ending in .mp3, not embedded in webpages).
📄Document Files
Formats Supported: .pdf, .txt, .doc, .docx, .ppt, .pptx, .md How It Works: Upload the file or link to it via Google
Drive or direct URL. TubeOnAI extracts the text and generates a summarized version. Use Case: Great for summarizing
reports, lecture notes, or presentations. Limitations:
- Max size: ≤ 200 MB
- Content should be readable text (not scanned images or handwriting).
Upload Limits Table
| Source/Category | Input Type | Max Duration | Recommended File Size | Notes | | ---- | | YouTube | Public & Unlisted
YouTube URL | Up to 6 hours | N/A | Private videos not supported | | Google Drive | Shareable links (docs, videos,
audio) | Varies by type | ≤ 500 MB (for mp4) , ≤ 200 MB (for mp3) , ≤ 100 MB (for docs, pptx, pdf, txt, Excel) | Make
Sure its publicly accessible | | Video Files | .mp4 | Up to 4 hours | ≤ 100 MB | Applicable for direct file uploads. | |
Audio Files | .mp3 | Up to 4 hours | ≤ 100 MB | Applicable for direct file uploads. | | Podcasts | Search query | Up
to 4 hours | N/A | Apple / Spotify links, Direct search with "title" | | Documents (Upload) | .doc, .docx, .pptx, .pdf,
.txt | Token-based (e.g., 128000 token for doc, pptx, txt, 300 pages for pdf) | ≤ 50 MB | Applicable for direct file
uploads. Scanned or image-only docs not ideal (general recommendation). | | Online Documents/Presentations | Google
Slides, Google Docs | 200k token limit (for Google Slides) | N/A | | | Web Pages/Articles | URL (website) | N/A | N/A |
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Final Tips:
- Try to keep files under the recommended size for faster uploads.
- Ensure audio is clear and non-distorted for best transcription.
- For Google Drive, always check link permissions before submitting.