News and analysis
Separate the reported event, background context, quoted evidence and the writer's interpretation.
MindMap AI
Free AI Article Summarizer
Condense an article into its thesis, arguments and conclusions as a visual mind map.
Summarize an article by argument, not just length
An article summary should preserve the author's line of reasoning, not merely shorten every paragraph. The article summarizer looks for the central claim, major sections, supporting arguments and conclusion, then presents them as connected branches in a mind map.
This structure is useful when you need to understand what an article is saying, how it supports its position and which points deserve verification. Paste the article text directly; the tool does not fetch a web page or bypass a publisher's access controls.
Articles you can review more efficiently
Opinion pieces
Identify the main position, reasons offered in support and assumptions that may need closer examination.
Research explainers
Map the question, method, important findings and caveats described for a general audience.
Long-form essays
Follow how themes develop across sections without losing the relationship between examples and conclusions.
From article text to a visual argument map
The central node states the article's subject. First-level branches normally represent its principal claims or sections, while lower levels capture explanations, evidence, examples and conclusions associated with those claims.
The map is an orientation tool, not a substitute for quotations or citations. It helps you find the relevant part of the original article quickly when you need exact wording or source evidence.
- The article topic and likely central thesis
- Main arguments organized by section or theme
- Examples and supporting details attached to each claim
- Conclusions, implications and stated qualifications
How it works
Move from a long article to an editable visual outline.
Add your content
Paste the text you want to understand and organize.
Generate the summary
AI identifies the main ideas and their relationships.
Edit the mind map
Review, refine and export the generated visual summary.
Turn long content into a useful visual summary
Structured output
See topics and supporting ideas instead of a single paragraph.
Source-grounded
The generated structure is checked against the supplied text.
Editable result
Continue refining the summary in the mind map editor.
Tips for a faithful article summary
Paste the full article body
Include the introduction and conclusion when possible, since these often state the purpose and final position most clearly.
Remove unrelated page text
Exclude menus, cookie notices, recommended links and comments so they are not mistaken for part of the article.
Retain headings and attribution
Section headings and phrases such as who said what help preserve the article's organization and source boundaries.
Check claims against the source
Return to the article before quoting, citing or relying on a statistic; a summary can compress important qualifications.
What an article summary cannot replace
The tool cannot determine whether an article is accurate, balanced or trustworthy simply by summarizing it. It may also underrepresent tone, rhetorical choices, counterarguments or small details that matter to a careful reading.
Use the map to navigate the article, then consult the original author, publication date, linked evidence and citations before using its claims in academic or professional work.
Frequently asked questions
How much text can I summarize?
You can submit up to 40,000 characters at a time.
What does the result look like?
The result is an editable mind map with topics, subtopics and source-backed details.
Can I edit the summary?
Yes. After generation, you can continue editing and exporting the mind map.
Can I summarize an article from a URL?
Not directly. Paste the article's readable text into the input area. This avoids fetching unrelated page elements and does not attempt to bypass logins, subscriptions or publisher restrictions.
Will the summary preserve quotations and citations?
Important attributed points may appear, but the generated map is not a citation manager and should not be treated as an exact quotation record. Verify wording and citation details in the original article.
Can it identify an article's thesis and arguments?
The article mode is designed to organize the central position, supporting arguments and conclusion when they are present in the text. Implicit or ambiguous arguments still require human interpretation.
Is this suitable for academic reading?
It can help with initial orientation and review, but students and researchers should still read the source, evaluate its evidence and follow the required citation rules for their institution.