Best way to take notes while watching tutorials

Updated May 4, 20264 min read

The best video notes are tied to a timestamp. Here is a workflow that keeps your notes inside the page so you never lose context.

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Install VidBar

    Notes, bookmarks, and screenshots are all in VidBar.

    FeatureNotesFeaturebookmarksFeaturescreenshots
  2. 2
    Step 2

    Open the tutorial

    Coursera, Udemy, YouTube, or any HTML5 video.

    SiteCourseraSiteUdemySiteYouTubeSiteHTML5 video
  3. 3
    Step 3

    Hit B for a bookmark, N for a note

    Both attach to the current timestamp. Bookmarks are quick markers; notes hold longer text.

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  4. 4
    Step 4

    Capture a frame with C

    VidBar grabs a full-resolution screenshot of the current frame and stores it with your note.

    Featurefull-resolution screenshotFeaturenote
  5. 5
    Step 5

    Review later from the panel

    Open the bookmarks panel for the video to jump back to any moment.

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  6. 6
    Step 6

    Export to markdown

    Copy the entire bookmarks list as markdown for your notes app.

    FeaturemarkdownFeaturebookmarksFeaturenotes

FAQ

  • Are notes tied to my account?

    No — VidBar stores notes locally per site. No account needed.

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