This post explains how to respond when a shared link points to an image page rather than the written article you want summarized.
It covers why an image-only link hinders accurate summarization, what information to provide instead, and practical tips for getting a precise 10-sentence summary or other concise syntheses from a researcher or AI.
Why an image link prevents clear summaries
When someone shares a link that leads to an image rather than a text-based article, the essential context and structure needed for a faithful summary are often missing.
Images can contain snippets of text, figures, or screenshots, but they frequently omit headings, captions, references, and the narrative flow that an effective summary depends on.
As a professional with decades of experience in science communication, I’ve learned that summaries require access to the complete written report or a reliable transcript to capture nuance, methodology, and conclusions accurately.
Without that, the result can be incomplete or misleading.
What to provide instead of an image link
If you want a clear and reliable summary, please supply one of the following:
How I generate a concise 10-sentence summary
When provided with the correct source material, I follow a repeatable method to produce a balanced 10-sentence summary that highlights purpose, methods, results, and implications.
This approach ensures that each sentence carries weight and the final summary remains accessible to both specialists and general readers.
Key steps include reading for structure, extracting main findings, noting limitations, and then compressing the content into ten focused sentences.
The process preserves accuracy while trimming extraneous detail.
Practical tips for requestors
To get the best possible summary quickly, consider these best practices:
When images are acceptable and how to make them useful
There are cases where an image is sufficient — for example, when you need help interpreting a figure, chart, or handwritten note.
In those instances, include a high-resolution image and describe what you already understand or the specific questions you want answered.
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) tools can sometimes extract text from images, but the output may contain errors, especially with complex layouts or non-standard fonts.
Supplying a clean, text-based version accelerates the process and improves accuracy.
Final recommendations
Clear sources + clear goals = better summaries.
If your link points to an image, follow the steps above to provide a usable text source or extra context.
If you’d like, paste the article text or a DOI below and specify “10-sentence summary.”
I’ll prepare a concise, accurate synthesis tailored to your needs.
Here is the source article for this story: France Extreme Weather Heat