Annotate, highlight, explain
Add callouts, arrows, highlights, and visual markers to make your videos unmistakably clear. Timed to appear exactly when needed.
How It Works
Upload your video
Start with any tutorial, demo, or training video.
Add elements from the toolbar
Choose from callouts, arrows, highlights, step indicators, and more.
Position and time them
Drag to position, set when they appear and disappear on the timeline.
Export annotated video
All annotations are rendered into the final video export.
Upload your video
Start with any tutorial, demo, or training video.
Add elements from the toolbar
Choose from callouts, arrows, highlights, step indicators, and more.
Position and time them
Drag to position, set when they appear and disappear on the timeline.
Export annotated video
All annotations are rendered into the final video export.
Key Capabilities
Callout boxes
Draw attention to specific areas with customizable callout boxes.
Highlight overlays
Highlight important UI elements or text with semi-transparent overlays.
Arrow markers
Point to exactly what you're talking about with directional arrows.
Step indicators
Number your steps with clean, visible step markers.
Timed visibility
Set exactly when each element appears and disappears.
Drag-and-drop placement
Position elements anywhere on the video with intuitive drag-and-drop.
Who It's For
Product teams
Create annotated walkthroughs that guide users through every feature and workflow.
Support teams
Build visual guides that leave no room for confusion. Show exactly what to click and where.
Training creators
Add clear step indicators and callouts so learners can follow along without getting lost.
How Vidocu Compares
| Feature | Vidocu Annotations | Screenshot Annotation Tools |
|---|---|---|
Works on video | Screenshots only | |
Timed appearance | ||
No re-recording needed | N/A | |
Part of video export | Separate images | |
Combine with zoom & subtitles |
Frequently Asked Questions
Callout boxes, highlight overlays, arrows, step indicators, and more. Each is fully customizable.
Yes. Set precise start and end times for each annotation on the timeline.
No. Editing is non-destructive. Add, move, or remove annotations at any time. They're only rendered on export.
Yes. Change colors, sizes, opacity, and positioning for every element.
Yes. All effects layer together — annotations move with zoom and work alongside subtitles.
Annotations are designed to be visible at any playback size. You can preview how they look before exporting.