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.
What is Distill?
Distill is a thinking development tool where you write short reflections after consuming content to build a habit of thinking.
How does Distill work?
Start a session, consume content, write a 2‑5 minute reflection, and the platform resurfaces your past reflections over time.
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
3 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.