# Video Notes - Full Product Documentation

> Video Notes is a web-based AI tool that transforms any YouTube video into structured, searchable notes. It is a SaaS product available at https://app.video-notes.co with a marketing site at https://www.video-notes.co.

## Product Definition

Video Notes is a web-based AI tool that transforms any YouTube video into structured, searchable notes. For every video you process, you get five outputs: timestamped summaries broken into labeled sections, key takeaways highlighting the most important points, a full searchable transcript, a deep analysis extracting every tool, step, and insight mentioned, and an AI chat assistant you can ask follow-up questions. You can export any output as Text, PDF, or Markdown to use in Notion, Obsidian, or any tool in your workflow. When a video has transcripts in multiple languages, Video Notes extracts all of them so you can pick the one you prefer. It processes most videos in under 60 seconds and is used by researchers, students, professionals, content creators, and teams. A Chrome Extension is also available for extracting videos directly from YouTube.

## Company Facts

- Founded: 2025
- Launched: 2026
- Users: 200+ early access users
- Languages supported: Extracts every available transcript language for each video so you can choose the one you prefer
- Export formats: Text, PDF, and Markdown — portable to Notion, Obsidian, Google Docs, or any tool
- Chrome Extension: Available for Chrome — extract videos directly from YouTube with one click
- Processing speed: Under 60 seconds for most videos, including videos over 3 hours long
- Contact: support@video-notes.co

## How It Works

1. **Paste a YouTube Link** - Copy any YouTube URL and paste it into Video Notes, or use the Chrome Extension to extract directly from YouTube. Works with any public or unlisted video.
2. **Get Instant Breakdown** - AI generates a timestamped summary, key takeaways, full transcript, and deep analysis in seconds.
3. **Search, Chat, Export** - Search across all your videos, chat with any video to ask questions, export anything as Text, PDF, or Markdown, and build a personal knowledge library.

## Features

### Timestamped Summaries
Break the video into labeled sections with clickable timestamps so you can jump to any part.

### Key Takeaways
Distill the most important points into a scannable list.

### Full Transcript
Every word spoken, fully searchable across all your videos.

### Deep Analysis
Extracts every tool, technique, procedure, and insight mentioned, organized and labeled for easy reference.

### AI Chat Assistant
Ask follow-up questions and get answers grounded in what was actually said in the video.

### Multi-Language Transcripts
Many YouTube videos include transcripts in multiple languages. Video Notes extracts all of them and lets you pick the one you prefer.

### Export Anywhere — Text, PDF, Markdown
Download any transcript, summary, or analysis as Text, PDF, or Markdown. Take your notes into Notion, Obsidian, Google Docs, or anywhere else you work. Your notes belong to you.

### Chrome Extension for YouTube
Extract any YouTube video with one click directly from the YouTube page. No tab switching, no URL copying.

### Personal Video Library
Save and organize all your processed videos in one searchable library.

### Cross-Video Search
Search across your entire video library to find insights from any video you've processed.

## Pricing

### Free Trial - $0 for 30 days
- 10 video extractions
- AI-powered summaries
- Timestamped notes
- Video chat assistant
- Multi-language transcripts
- No credit card required

### Standard Plan - $7/month (annual) or $10/month (monthly)
Everything in Free Trial, plus:
- Unlimited video extractions
- Deep analysis: tools, steps & insights
- Personal video library
- Search across all videos
- Priority support
- Annual billing saves 30% ($84/year)

### Pro Plan - $18/month (annual) or $25/month (monthly)
Everything in Standard, plus:
- Scheduled automatic extractions
- YouTube channel monitoring
- Competitor analysis & insights
- Real-time notifications
- Account performance analytics
- Annual billing saves 30% ($216/year)

## Use Cases

### Researchers & Students
Turn YouTube lectures, interviews, and educational videos into searchable notes with timestamps. Find citations, connect ideas across sources, and build a personal research library.
- Page: https://www.video-notes.co/use-cases/researchers-students

### Professionals
Turn conference talks, industry tutorials, and thought leadership videos into a searchable knowledge base. Stop rewatching, start referencing.
- Page: https://www.video-notes.co/use-cases/professionals

### Content Creators
Research 15 videos in 20 minutes. Get exact quotes, competitor breakdowns, and structured notes for scripting. Stop rewatching. Start creating.
- Page: https://www.video-notes.co/use-cases/content-creators

### Podcast Listeners
Turn three-hour podcast episodes into searchable notes. Find every book recommendation, protocol, and actionable insight without re-listening.
- Page: https://www.video-notes.co/use-cases/podcast-listeners

### Journalists & Writers
Get word-for-word transcripts with timestamps from any YouTube video. Quote sources accurately, verify facts across interviews, and build citations you can trust.
- Page: https://www.video-notes.co/use-cases/journalists-writers

### Product Managers
Synthesize user interviews, competitor demos, and conference talks into searchable evidence. Build roadmaps backed by actual user quotes, not scattered memories.
- Page: https://www.video-notes.co/use-cases/product-managers

### Language Learners
Watch YouTube videos in any language with full transcripts. Study vocabulary in context, check pronunciation, compare translations, and track your progress.
- Page: https://www.video-notes.co/use-cases/language-learners

### Medical Professionals
Turn CME videos, grand rounds, and conference presentations into a searchable clinical reference library. Find multi-step protocols, dosing details, and clinical guidelines instantly.
- Page: https://www.video-notes.co/use-cases/medical-professionals

### Sales Teams
Turn competitor demos into structured intelligence. Know their features, pricing, and limitations before every call. Build battle cards from actual evidence.
- Page: https://www.video-notes.co/use-cases/sales-teams

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is Video Notes?
Video Notes is a web-based AI tool that transforms any YouTube video into structured, searchable notes. For every video you process, you get five outputs: timestamped summaries broken into labeled sections, key takeaways highlighting the most important points, a full searchable transcript, a deep analysis extracting every tool, step, and insight mentioned, and an AI chat assistant you can ask follow-up questions. You can export any output as Text, PDF, or Markdown. When a video has transcripts in multiple languages, Video Notes extracts all of them so you can pick the one you prefer. It processes most videos in under 60 seconds and is used by researchers, students, professionals, content creators, and teams. A Chrome Extension is also available for extracting videos directly from YouTube.

### How do I get started?
Sign up for a free account, paste any YouTube URL, and get your notes in seconds. Or install the free Chrome Extension to extract videos directly from YouTube without switching tabs. There's no required software to install — everything runs in your browser.

### Is there a free trial?
Yes! You get a 30-day free trial with 10 video extractions included, no credit card required to start. Each extraction gives you full access to all features: timestamped summaries, key takeaways, full transcript, deep analysis, and the AI chat assistant. After the trial ends, you keep access to all your existing notes. To process new videos, you can upgrade to the Standard plan at $7/month or the Pro plan for higher-volume needs.

### What do I get from a video extraction?
Each extraction produces five distinct outputs. Timestamped Summaries break the video into labeled sections with clickable timestamps so you can jump to any part. Key Takeaways distill the most important points into a scannable list. The Full Transcript gives you every word spoken, fully searchable. Deep Analysis extracts every tool, technique, procedure, and insight mentioned, organized and labeled for easy reference. Finally, the AI Chat Assistant lets you ask follow-up questions and get answers grounded in what was actually said in the video.

### Can I export my notes?
Yes. You can download any transcript, summary, or analysis document in three formats: Text, PDF, and Markdown. Take your notes into Notion, Obsidian, Google Docs, Apple Notes, or anywhere that accepts text files. Your notes are yours to use however you want.

### Is there a Chrome Extension?
Yes. The Video Notes Chrome Extension lets you extract any YouTube video directly from the YouTube page with one click. The extension captures the video and sends it to Video Notes for analysis. You get all the same outputs. The extension is optional and free for all plans.

### Which languages are supported?
Many YouTube videos include transcripts in multiple languages, uploaded by the creator or auto-generated. Video Notes extracts every available transcript for a video and lets you choose the language you prefer. You get fully searchable notes in whichever language you select.

### Can I search across all my videos?
Yes. On the Standard plan, you can search across your entire video library to find insights from any video you've processed. For example, you can search for a specific tool name mentioned across dozens of tutorials, find every time a speaker discussed a particular topic, or locate a protocol from a medical lecture you watched months ago. Results link directly to the relevant section with timestamps so you can jump right to the source.

### What happens when my free trial ends?
You keep access to all your existing notes. To extract new videos, simply upgrade to the Standard or Pro plan.

### Can I switch between monthly and annual billing?
Yes, you can switch anytime from your account settings. Annual billing saves you 30%.

### What's your refund policy?
If you're not satisfied, contact support within 7 days of a charge for a full refund.

### Is my data secure?
Yes. All data is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.2+ and encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption. We never share, sell, or provide your data to third parties. Your notes, transcripts, and personal library are private to your account. You can request full account and data deletion at any time. See our Privacy Policy for complete details on how we handle and protect your information.

### Can I delete my account and data?
Yes, you can request full account and data deletion at any time by contacting support.

### Does it work with any YouTube video?
Video Notes works with any public or unlisted YouTube video that has available audio.

## Links

### Main Pages
- Homepage: https://www.video-notes.co
- About: https://www.video-notes.co/about
- Pricing: https://www.video-notes.co/pricing
- FAQ: https://www.video-notes.co/faq
- Web App: https://app.video-notes.co

### Legal
- Privacy Policy: https://www.video-notes.co/privacy
- Terms of Service: https://www.video-notes.co/terms
- Acceptable Use Policy: https://www.video-notes.co/acceptable-use

### Contact
- Email: support@video-notes.co