Add highlights and sticky notes to web pages, export as Markdown
Users
32
+4 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
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#129K
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Version
1.1.1
updated 7 May 2026
Users
monthly, 11 months
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About Web Annotator
## Detailed Description (English)
Web Annotator is a powerful yet simple tool for annotating any web page. Perfect for researchers, students, and anyone who wants to mark up important information while browsing.
**Key Features:**
- **Text Highlighting** - Select any text and highlight it with 4 beautiful colors (yellow, green, blue, red)
- **Sticky Notes** - Add floating notes anywhere on the page to jot down your thoughts
- **Bulk Text Import (NEW in v1.1.0)** - Paste a list of texts (Markdown bullets, comma-separated, or line-separated) and have the extension automatically find and highlight (or attach sticky notes to) every occurrence on the page
- **Persistent Storage** - Your annotations are automatically saved and restored when you revisit the page
- **Markdown Export** - Export all your highlights and notes as a clean Markdown file
- **Cross-paragraph Support** - Highlight text that spans multiple paragraphs
- **Keyboard Shortcuts** - Quick access with Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + H for highlighting
- **Auto Theme Adaptation (NEW in v1.1.0)** - Highlight colors automatically adjust between light and dark themed pages so text always stays readable (WCAG AA contrast)
- **Multi-language Support** - Available in English and Japanese
**How to Use:**
1. Select text on any webpage to see the floating toolbar
2. Click the highlighter icon or press Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + H to highlight
3. Alt + Double-click anywhere to add a sticky note
4. Ctrl/Cmd + Click on a highlight to remove it
5. Click the extension icon to manage all annotations and export to Markdown
**Importing Texts (NEW):**
1. Click the extension icon to open the popup
2. Expand the "Import texts" section
3. Paste a list in any of these formats:
- Markdown list: `- foo`, `* bar`, `1. baz`
- Comma-separated: `foo, bar, baz` (full-width `、` also supported)
- One per line (no markers required)
4. Choose **Highlights** or **Notes** mode, pick a color, then click **Import**
5. Every matching occurrence on the page is annotated at once
**Privacy First:**
All your data is stored locally on your device. Nothing is sent to external servers. Your annotations stay private.
**Perfect for:**
- Academic research and note-taking
- Reading and studying online articles
- Bookmarking important information
- Collaborative document review
- Personal knowledge management
- Reviewing a list of terms / quotes against any web page