Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Vionote and how it can help you annotate and organize your media.
Vionote is a mobile app that helps you document, explain, or organize visual content by overlaying time-stamped notes directly onto photos and videos. It's perfect for professionals who need to add context to their media.
Simply import media from your photo library or capture new content, then add descriptive text or labels using our professionally designed overlay styles. All annotations are searchable, making it easy to find specific content later.
Who is Vionote for?
- Researchers (e.g., botanists, geologists)
- QA/test engineers
- Field workers and inspectors
- Journalists and students
Anyone who wants to stay organized with annotated visuals
Yes. You can use all core features (capture, annotate, save) offline. Cloud sync and team collaboration features require internet access.
Yes. You can add or edit annotations both before and after capturing the media. Simply select the media from your library and tap the "Annotate" button.
Yes. You can choose to automatically include the current time and location in your annotations, or manually adjust them as needed.
Vionote supports all standard image and video formats that are compatible with iOS, including JPEG, PNG, HEIC, MP4, MOV, and more. The app seamlessly works with media from your camera roll or newly captured content.
Annotations are preserved when sharing media, and you can export your annotated content using the familiar iOS sharing interface.
Absolutely. All media saved by Vionote can be easily exported or shared, perfect for inserting into research papers, reports, presentations, or social media.
Vionote is currently available as a one-time purchase on the App Store. We believe in providing value upfront without subscription fees for core functionality.
Future cloud features and platform integrations may include subscription options, but the core annotation functionality will always remain accessible through the one-time purchase.
Vionote Cloud is an optional subscription feature that allows you to securely back up, organize, and access your annotated media across devices. It also supports team sharing, advanced search, and integration with tools like Notion and JIRA (coming soon).
Vionote offers flexible data storage options to meet your privacy and accessibility needs:
Local Storage: All your annotated media can be stored locally on your device, ensuring complete privacy and control over your data. We maintain original timestamps and device metadata for traceable documentation.
Cloud Storage: For users who subscribe to our cloud features, we use Supabase, a secure and battle-tested backend platform, to handle all cloud storage and user data. Your data is encrypted and accessible only to you unless explicitly shared.
Whether you choose local or cloud storage, security and privacy are our top priorities, with transparent data handling practices and robust encryption.
Vionote is currently available for iOS devices through the App Store. The app is optimized for iPhone and iPad, providing a native iOS experience with familiar controls.
The Vionote Cloud dashboard works on any platform through your web browser, allowing you to access and manage your annotated media from any device. You can easily share your media via secure links with password protection or make them publicly accessible as needed.
We're actively developing exciting new features including:
- Cloud storage with automatic syncing across devices
- Direct integration with Notion, JIRA, and other productivity platforms
- AI-powered workflows using MCP technology
- Enhanced collaboration features for teams
- Advanced search and organization capabilities
Join our Discord community to stay updated on new features and provide feedback on our roadmap.
We're here to help! You can reach out to us through several channels:
- Join our Discord server for community support and direct access to our team
- Use the App Store review system for feedback and ratings
- Contact us through the app's built-in support feature
As fellow developers who built Vionote to solve our own problems, we understand the importance of responsive support and genuinely value your feedback.
Upload failures can occur due to several reasons. Please check that your network connection is stable and that the app has the necessary permissions to access your media and internet. Additionally, the media file size might be too large for upload. Try reducing the file size or ensuring you have a stronger network connection before attempting the upload again.