Hey friends,
A few weeks ago, I recorded a short video of how I use Napkin.ai to create visuals.
I dropped the video into Gemini 2.5 Pro just to see what it could do…
Within seconds, it handed back a perfectly structured step-by-step walk through.
I then used that output in my newsletter.
The crazy part is, all I had to do is record my screen and upload the video (the video had no sound btw).
Here’s why that matters:
Gemini 2.5 Pro is currently the only AI model (that I know of) that directly processes your raw videos, for FREE.
It can turn them into transcripts, guides, summaries or whatever you need.
In this issue, I’ll share three practical workflows that instantly turn any video into valuable assets you can use right away.
Let’s get into it.
🧠 What Does “Video Processing” Actually Mean in Gemini?
Simply put, Gemini 2.5 Pro can now understand and break down both the visuals and audio of your videos.
You just upload a raw video file (I uploaded a MP4 file, but you can try others) and chat with Gemini. It watches your video, extracts insights, and gives you clear answers or actionable content.
No setup, no code, no learning curve.
Just your video and one simple prompt.
(To be clear, this isn’t editing a video with AI)
🛠 3 Practical Ways to Use Gemini’s Video Skills Today
Here are three workflows I use regularly to turn video into immediate, actionable content:
1. Screen Recording → Step-by-Step Guide
Record a demo or walkthrough (your screen, a dashboard, an onboarding guide).
Upload it to Gemini, then prompt:
“List out each step I performed, numbered clearly, and note any important details.”
Outcome:
You instantly get a ready to share tutorial or training doc.
(I onboarded a new team members in less than 5 minutes. Huge time-saver!)
2. Spoken Video → Full Transcript with Timestamps
Upload any spoken recording: think podcasts, interviews, presentations.
Prompt Gemini:
“Give me a full transcript word-for-word, including timestamps.”
Outcome:
A perfect, searchable transcript to quickly find quotes, write captions, or repurpose content.
3. Any Video → Instant Summary + Key Points
Upload a customer interview or product demo.
Then prompt:
“Summarize this video into 5 clear bullet points.”
Outcome:
You instantly have a summary to brief your team, plan follow-up emails, or even outline your next social media post.
🤖 Why This Matters for You
Just six months ago, asking AI to directly process and understand your video files wasn’t possible.
Today, it’s a practical, everyday reality.
Think about how often you record something important:
- Quick demo
- Explanation
- Capturing ideas on a whiteboard
Now, AI doesn’t just handle text or images; it can instantly understand, summarize, and extract insights from the videos you upload.
🚀 Your Quick Start (The 3-Minute Challenge)
Here’s my challenge for you today:
- Record any short video (your screen, whiteboard notes, or even a quick selfie clip explaining something)
- Go to Gemini and select Gemini 2.5 Pro in the top left
- Use one of the prompts above (step-by-step, transcript, summary)
It’s that easy.
🫡 Final Thoughts
Video used to be hard—transcribing, replaying, manually taking notes.
But Gemini 2.5 Pro changes that, giving you back hours in your day.
This isn’t just multimodal AI in action.
It’s AI rapidly evolving to meet your real-world needs.
Every video you upload today saves you time tomorrow, giving you ready-to-use insights, quick transcripts, and clearer next steps.
AI isn’t just getting smarter, it’s becoming genuinely helpful in ways we’ve never seen before.
Try it today, and tell me what you create.
To smarter, simpler video workflows,
Nahid
