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How do I import audio or video into a note?

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Short answer

Open the note, tap Import Media on the toolbar and pick an audio or video file from the Files app (iOS) or Finder (macOS). The file becomes the note's recording, and anything you type is time-stamped to it.

Whether it’s a lecture, an online meeting, or your own audio creation, Noted allows you to quickly import existing audio and video files in most common formats into a note.


Import Media on iOS

  1. Save the media file locally to your device or to a supported file provider in the Files app.
  2. Open the note where you want to import the media.
  3. Tap the Import Media icon (next to the Record button).
  4. Browse and select the media file to import it into the note.


Import Media on macOS

The easiest way to import a media file on Mac is to simply drag and drop it into a note. Alternatively:

  1. Open the note where you want to import the media.
  2. Click Note in the top menu bar.
  3. Select Import Audio or Import Video from the drop-down menu.

Once a video is imported, it will appear in your note. You can:

  • Reposition the video by dragging it to the desired location.
  • Resize the video using the arrows in the bottom-left corner of the video.
  • Capture a screenshot by pressing Shift + Command + 4, then pressing the spacebar on the video window or dragging the cursor to select an area. Drag and drop the captured image into the note.

Importing Multiple Recordings

  1. Open the note where you want to add additional recordings.
  2. Tap the Record Mode icon (circle icon at the top of the editor).
  3. Import the additional audio recording as you normally would.