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Video Editing

Annotate, highlight, explain

Add callouts, arrows, highlights, and visual markers to make your videos unmistakably clear. Timed to appear exactly when needed.

Annotate, highlight, explain
Visual
Callouts
Auto
Annotations
Timeline
Control
Customizable
Styling

How It Works

1

Upload your video

Start with any tutorial, demo, or training video.

2

Add elements from the toolbar

Choose from callouts, arrows, highlights, step indicators, and more.

3

Position and time them

Drag to position, set when they appear and disappear on the timeline.

4

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

FeatureVidocu AnnotationsScreenshot 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.

Show, don't just tell

Add visual annotations in minutes. No design skills required.