Your First Receipt
Create your first timestamped video annotation in under a minute.
Create Your First Receipt
A receipt is a timestamped annotation on a YouTube video. It's your way of adding context, highlights, or commentary to any moment in a video. Let's make your first one!
Here's an interactive example of a finished receipt — try clicking the vote buttons to see how voting works:
Step by Step
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Paste a YouTube URL — Use the video URL bar at the top of the app. Paste any YouTube video link and hit enter. The video will load right in the app.
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Watch the video — Play the video and find a moment you'd like to annotate. It could be a key quote, an interesting claim, a funny moment — anything worth highlighting.
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Click "Add Receipt" — When you're ready, click the Add Receipt button. This opens the receipt editor.
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Write your annotation — Use the rich text editor to write your receipt. You can format your text with bold, italics, and more. You can even add images and GIFs to make your receipt stand out.
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Check the timestamp — The timestamp is automatically captured from where the video is currently playing. If you need to adjust it, you can change it manually in the editor. This is how your receipt stays linked to the exact moment in the video.
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Choose where to save — Pick a destination for your receipt:
- Public Feed — Everyone can see it. Great for sharing insights with the community.
- Private Feed — Only you can see it. Perfect for personal notes.
- Drafts — Save it as a work in progress and come back to finish it later.
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Click Save — And you're done! Your receipt is now attached to that moment in the video. 🎉
Good to Know
- AI moderation — Public receipts are reviewed by AI moderation to keep content helpful, relevant, and respectful. This helps maintain a high-quality experience for everyone.
- Edit anytime — Made a typo? You can always go back and edit your receipts.
What's Next?
Nice work on your first receipt! Here are some things to explore:
- Browse feeds — See what others have annotated on popular videos.
- Share your receipts — Share a link to your receipt with friends or on social media.
- Navigate the app — Learn about all the features at your fingertips.