Videonotebook

Videonotebook is a web-based tool designed to help you take better notes from videos. It lets you capture screenshots and write notes while watching content on platforms like YouTube and Vimeo. The core idea is simple: instead of just writing down timestamps and descriptions, you can grab the exact visual moment you're referencing and attach your thoughts directly to it. This creates a visual notebook specifically for video content.

You use Videonotebook by installing a browser extension or using the web app. When you're watching a video, you can pause and take a screenshot with one click. A note panel opens where you can type your thoughts, and the tool automatically records the current timestamp. All your screenshots and notes are saved into a project for that specific video, keeping everything organized in one place. You can later review your notes, click on a timestamp to jump back to that moment in the video, or export your collection of images and text.

This tool is particularly useful for students taking online courses, researchers analyzing video interviews or documentaries, and content creators who need to break down and reference other videos. It turns the passive act of watching into a more active, organized process of gathering information. If you frequently find yourself needing to remember specific scenes or quotes from videos, Videonotebook provides a straightforward system to do just that.