YouTube Notes lets users take notes for videos without leaving their keyboard, connecting written notes with video viewing.

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About YouTube Notes

YouTube Notes is a web tool for writing notes while watching YouTube videos. Users enter a video URL and select Load to display the video alongside a text area.

It provides keyboard shortcuts for seeking, volume, play/pause, playback speed, and inserting time marks. Shortcuts work only when the text area has focus, and a Download button is available.

Key features

  • Load a YouTube video by entering its URL
  • Seek backward and forward with Ctrl plus arrow keys
  • Control volume and play/pause with keyboard shortcuts
  • Insert time marks into notes with Ctrl plus m
  • Adjust playback speed slower, faster, or reset to 1x
  • Download button
Best for: People who want to take written notes while watching YouTube videos using the keyboard.
Good for
  • Keyboard shortcuts cover playback, volume, speed, and time marks
  • Loads video from URL for combined viewing and note-taking
  • Includes a Download button
Watch out for
  • Keyboard shortcuts only work when the text area has focus

YouTube Notes at a glance

Type
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Pricing
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Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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YouTube Notes FAQ

How do I show a video in YouTube Notes?
Enter the video URL and select Load; the video will then appear in the display area.
Why do the keyboard shortcuts not work?
Shortcuts only work when the text area has focus.
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