IINA Plugin BookmarksUser Interface
Sidebar, overlay, and standalone window behavior in current releases
User Interface
IINA Plugin Bookmarks ships three UI surfaces that share the same bookmark data.
Sidebar
Primary interface for day-to-day bookmark management
Overlay
In-video overlay for quick bookmark jumping
Standalone Window
Expanded management view opened from the plugin menu
Sidebar
The sidebar is the default management surface.
What it supports
- Add bookmarks
- Import/export bookmarks
- Check moved files (reconciliation)
- Filter/search bookmarks
- Toggle scope: This File vs All Files
- Jump, edit, and delete bookmarks
How to access
- View → Toggle Sidebar (or
Cmd+Shift+Bin IINA) - Open any media file and select the Bookmarks tab
For quick capture without opening dialogs, use Ctrl+B (Quick Bookmark).
Overlay
The overlay is optimized for quick navigation while watching video.
What it supports
- Search/filter visible bookmarks
- Jump to selected bookmark
- Close with
Esc
How to access
- Plugin menu → Toggle Bookmarks Overlay
- Optional: bind your own hotkey in IINA plugin shortcut settings
Standalone Window
The standalone window provides a larger workspace for heavy editing sessions.
What it supports
- Full bookmark list management
- Advanced filtering and search
- Batch actions and timeline tools
- Import/export and reconciliation actions
How to access
- Plugin menu → Manage Bookmarks
Plugin Menu Actions
The plugin registers these menu actions:
- Add Bookmark at Current Time
- Manage Bookmarks
- Toggle Bookmarks Overlay
- Quick Bookmark (
Ctrl+B) - Next Bookmark (
Ctrl+]) - Previous Bookmark (
Ctrl+[)
Cloud Sync Status
Cloud provider sync is not shipped in current releases. Use import/export for backup and transfer.