about distill
Distill is a thinking development tool. After you read a book, watch a video, listen to a podcast, or finish an article — you spend 2 minutes writing what you actually think. Not a summary. Not highlights. Your own perspective. Your reflections resurface over time, so your thinking compounds.
how it works
Start a session
Choose what type of content you consumed — a book, podcast, article, or video. Give it a title.
Consume the content
Read, watch, or listen wherever you normally would. Distill does not host content — it is where you think about it afterward.
Write your reflection
Spend 2-5 minutes writing what stuck with you. What surprised you, what you disagree with, what changed your thinking. This is not a summary — it is your response.
Your thinking compounds
Your reflections are stored in a searchable library. Past reflections resurface at timed intervals (1 day, 3 days, 7 days, 30 days, 90 days), prompting you to revisit and layer new thinking on top of old ideas.
who distill is for
- →People who read books, listen to podcasts, or watch videos and want to remember what mattered
- →Readers who are tired of highlighting everything and retaining nothing
- →Anyone who wants to build a thinking habit without the overhead of a note-taking system
- →Students, professionals, and lifelong learners who value depth over volume
how distill is different
| Feature | Distill | Note-taking apps | Readwise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Process your thinking | Store information | Resurface highlights |
| Input | Your own words | Copied text, links, clippings | Auto-imported highlights |
| Organization | None needed | Folders, tags, databases | Tags, notebooks |
| AI-generated content | No — you write it yourself | Varies | Optional summaries |
| Time per session | 2-5 minutes | Varies widely | Passive (auto-sync) |
what distill is not
- ×Not a note-taking app — no folders, tags, or organizational overhead
- ×Not an AI summarizer — you write your own thinking, no AI-generated content
- ×Not a journal or diary
- ×Not a highlight manager or web clipper
- ×Not a content platform — you consume content elsewhere, then reflect in Distill
pricing
Free
10 deep sessions per month. Quick Distills are unlimited. Searchable library. Data export. No credit card required.
Pro
Unlimited deep sessions. Layered resurfacing. Advanced analytics. Priority support.