Question 1

What is Annotate.tv?

Accepted Answer

Annotate.tv is a web-based video annotation tool that lets you take timestamped notes on YouTube videos, chat with videos using AI, extract text from slides using OCR, and export your notes to PDF, Notion, Evernote, Obsidian, and Readwise.

Question 2

How much does Annotate.tv cost?

Accepted Answer

Annotate.tv offers a free Starter plan that includes up to 5 videos with unlimited notes. The Premium plan is $5/month (or $4/month when billed annually) and includes unlimited videos, transcript access, AI chat, text extraction from slides, and all export options.

Question 3

Is there a free trial?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Annotate.tv offers a 14-day free trial of Premium features. No credit card is required to start the trial, and you can cancel anytime.

Question 4

Can I chat with a YouTube video using AI?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Annotate.tv Premium includes an AI chat feature that lets you ask questions about the video and get instant answers based on the video transcript. This helps you find specific information without rewinding or searching manually.

Question 5

What export formats does Annotate.tv support?

Accepted Answer

Annotate.tv supports exporting notes to PDF, Markdown (compatible with Notion, Evernote, and Obsidian), and direct sync with Readwise. This lets you read and organize your notes in your preferred knowledge management tool.

Question 6

Does Annotate.tv work with YouTube videos?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Annotate.tv is designed primarily for YouTube videos. Simply paste a YouTube link to start taking timestamped notes. Annotate.tv also supports Vimeo videos.

Question 7

What is the text from video feature?

Accepted Answer

The text from video feature (OCR) lets you extract text directly from video slides or frames. Instead of manually typing out text shown in a presentation or lecture, you can capture it with one click.

Question 8

Can I share my annotated videos?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Annotate.tv lets you create public links to share your annotated videos with others. This is useful for educators sharing lecture notes with students or teams collaborating on video content.

Question 9

How do timestamped notes work?

Accepted Answer

When you take a note in Annotate.tv, it automatically saves the timestamp of the video at that moment. Clicking on any note later will jump directly to that point in the video, making it easy to review specific sections.

Question 10

Is there a student or teacher discount?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Annotate.tv offers discounted pricing for students and teachers who cannot afford the regular price. Contact mati@annotate.tv with your academic email to inquire about educational discounts.

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