ReelNotes

ReelNotes — Notes that keep time

ReelNotes is a focused space for writing notes alongside video and audio, with every note anchored to the moment it was created.

Instead of juggling documents, media players, links, timelines and podcast apps, ReelNotes brings watching, listening, transcription and note-taking into one calm workspace. Return instantly to important moments, review ideas in context and understand your material more clearly over time.

WRITE IN TIME

Every note is linked to playback time. Jump back to the exact moment a thought was captured, scan notes across a visual timeline or follow ideas as they unfold.

ReelNotes works with films, interviews, lectures, local recordings, podcasts and supported online media.

TRANSCRIBE AND NAVIGATE

Turn spoken material into a searchable, time-linked transcript.

ReelNotes supports transcription for local media, available YouTube captions and supported transcript imports.

Use the Transcript panel to:

read alongside playback

jump directly to spoken passages

search for words and ideas

create notes from important moments

move between transcripts, notes and media

Availability and accuracy may vary depending on the media, language, connection and Mac.

DISCOVER AUDIO

Use the Audio Library to find podcast material and turn it into a time-linked ReelNotes project.

Search for shows and episodes, then mark important moments, structure key passages and return instantly to the parts that matter.

SHAPE IDEAS WITH SEQUENCES

Mark in and out points to define meaningful segments, whether they represent a scene, interview section or important podcast passage.

Use the Sequence layout to:

arrange segments into a flowing order

play them as a continuous sequence

explore structure like a rough edit or playlist

focus on the material that matters

KEEP PROJECTS CLOSE WITH THE BINDER

The Binder provides a central place for returning to your ReelNotes projects.

Organise projects into collections, search your Binder and reopen work without navigating through Finder each time.

WORK YOUR WAY

Choose from layouts designed for different ways of thinking:

Canvas — a spacious, writing-first environment

Timeline — a visual overview of notes across time

Quick Log — fast capture during playback

Sequence — organise and play structured segments

Move between layouts freely as your work develops.

FIND WHAT MATTERS

Search notes and transcripts, navigate by time and organise projects using custom labels, colours, visual markers, sequences and collections.

Thumbnail notes and annotation tools add visual context when reviewing footage or communicating precise details.

BUILT FOR REAL MEDIA WORKFLOWS

ReelNotes supports:

local video and audio

local media transcription

supported YouTube captions

podcast discovery and streaming projects

YouTube and Vimeo projects

visual notes and thumbnail annotations

precise playback and shuttle controls

structured review across notes, transcripts and sequences

project organisation through the Binder

SHARE AND EXPORT

Create reports, contact sheets, spreadsheets, web-ready documents and structured exports for sharing, research, review and post-production workflows.

PRIVATE, LOCAL-FIRST AND YOURS

ReelNotes is local-first and built with privacy in mind. Projects remain on your device. Online media, podcast discovery and some remote features require an internet connection or access to their respective services.

ReelNotes Pro unlocks advanced layouts, professional exports and full project control with a one-time purchase — no subscription.

From students and researchers to podcasters, editors and filmmakers, ReelNotes helps you think clearly in time and shape what you discover into something meaningful.