Integrate, manage, and play media files directly in Obsidian, with playback controls, timestamp links, and more.
Warning
License Change: Media Extended v4 is now available for testing via BRAT.
Future releases of v4 will be closed source.
The original codebase up to version 3 remains open source under the MIT license and can be found in the v3 branch.
To join the beta testing, please refer to the Documentation.
Media Extended is a plugin that integrates media playback and management into Obsidian. Whether you're a student, researcher, or content creator, this plugin makes it easier to incorporate, control, and reference audio and video materials directly within your digital notebook, preserving Obsidian's philosophy of plain-text, future-proof note-taking.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Broad Media Support | Open and play local media files, remote URLs, and videos from services like YouTube and Vimeo directly in Obsidian. |
| Advanced Playback Control | Control playback with global hotkeys without leaving your notes. Pin a player to avoid tab clutter. |
| Timestamped Notes | Insert links to specific moments in your media with a single click or command. Clicking the timestamp jumps to the exact moment. |
| Screenshot Capture | Capture screenshots from videos, with options to crop, and embed them in your notes with a timestamp link back to the source. |
| Interactive Transcripts | Link transcripts (.srt, .vtt) to your media. Click to navigate, search the full text, and copy timestamped quotes. |
| Live Recording Timestamps | While using Obsidian's audio recorder, drop timestamp markers into your notes that automatically become clickable links when the recording is saved. |
| Customizable Templates | Tailor the format of inserted timestamps and screenshot links to fit your personal note-taking workflow. |
| Powerful Linking | Create media links and embeds with fragments for start/end times (#t=...), looping, and auto-play for precise control. |
Try it now: With Media Extended installed, copy the URL below and paste it into your browser's address bar to open Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address directly in Obsidian.
obsidian://mx-open?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DUF8uR6Z6KLcFor detailed guides, please refer to the Documentation.
- Issues & Bug Reports: GitHub Issues
- Questions & Discussions: Check existing issues or create a new one
A special thanks to bfcs for their valuable contributions. They have helped fix issues during a long period of inactivity and made attempts to implement YouTube transcript functionality!
