Guides
Pick the workflow for how you use VidNotes.
Step-by-step walkthroughs for each persona, plus a general getting-started guide.
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Getting started
Install, set up API keys, and watch your first video in 10 minutes.
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For students
Lecture workflow: transcribe → capture slides → brief → Anki export.
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For researchers
Podcast research: playlist import → cross-video synthesis → Obsidian.
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YouTube workflow
How to transcribe and brief YouTube videos: which captions auto-fetch, when to download, and the three fallback options.
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Share with VidNotes Packs
Send videos with their notes, transcripts, briefs and captures — or move your library to another Mac.
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Live sessions (Pro)
Join Zoom, Teams or Meet, take timestamped notes and screenshots, and record the call — all in one window.
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Direct download & license
Install from vidnotes.org, activate your license key, get updates, and import your App Store library.
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