How-To Guide Maker

Record SOPs and how-tos with auto-screenshots. 1-click share as Google Docs, PDF, Word or Image.

Tired of manually documenting processes? GuideToDocs is the ultimate Chrome extension that records your screen actions and instantly generates professional user guides — complete with screenshots and step-by-step instructions. Perfect for IT teams, educators, HR, and content creators! ✨ Key Features ✔ One-Click Recording – Start/stop with Alt\Command+R (can be changed in options). ✔ Professional Export Options – Google Docs, PDF with custom fonts, and Word documents ✔ Beautiful Screenshot Styling – Add elegant gradients, shadows, and rounded corners to screenshots ✔ One-Click Rich HTML Copy - Preserves all formatting, images, and styling when pasting ✔ Auto-Screenshots – Captures every click, text input & navigation. ✔ Screenshot Area Selection – Select important page area by holding Ctrl + Drag (configurable). ✔ Session Management – Save, resume, or edit recordings anytime. ✔ Light/Dark Themes – Customize for comfortable use. 🔋 The Hidden Step-by-Step Tutorial Struggle - manual guides fail by missing critical interactions (dropdowns, shortcuts) and become outdated instantly, wasting hours reformatting Google Docs screenshots. ✨ GuideToDocs solves this by auto-capturing every action into version-controlled, editable Google Docs with timestamped screenshots - transforming hours into minutes! 📌 How to Create a Study Guide in 3 Steps 1. Record Your Research - Press Alt\Command+R to start recording, navigate through educational resources while GuideToDocs captures. 2. Organize the Flow - Use the drag-and-drop editor to reorder steps logically, delete unnecessary sections, edit annotations to screenshots. 3. Export & Share - Click "Export to Docs" for an instant formatted study guide or Copy to Clipboard. Shareable result link with classmates! ✨ Top 5 Reasons to Love GuideToDocs instructions maker 1️⃣ Stop Manual Documentation Pain • No more tedious screenshot taking and step-by-step writing • Focus on your actual work while Guide to Docs automatically captures everything you need for professional documentation 2️⃣ Look Professional Without Design Skills • Create polished, designer-quality documentation that impresses clients and teams • No need to hire a designer or spend hours formatting - your guides will look professional instantly 3️⃣ Share Without Broken Links • Copy your documentation anywhere and the images stay embedded with perfect formatting • Recipients see exactly what you intended, with no missing visuals or broken links 4️⃣ Make Screenshots Stand Out • Transform basic screenshots into elegant, visually appealing content with backgrounds, shadows, and professional styling • Your documentation will look polished, not plain 5️⃣ Choose the Right Format for Each Situation • Share full guides for training, image-only copies for quick references, or professional exports for formal documentation • The right format for every context 📚 Real-World Uses • IT Support: Document software troubleshooting steps. • Training: Create employee onboarding guides. • Education: Develop interactive study materials. • HR: Standardize company policy manuals. 🔍 Why Users Love GuideToDocs ▸ Saves 90% Time vs. manual documentation. ▸ Never Miss a Step – Every action is captured. ▸ Professional Results – Ready-to-share user manuals. ▸ Works Offline – No internet needed for recording. 📌 Frequently Asked Questions ❓ Where is my step-by-step user guide stored? 💡 All recordings and guides are processed 100% locally on your device until export. Even when save to Docs only you manage sharing settings. ❓ Can I use this as a snipping tool for creating SOP documentation? 💡 Yes! Unlike basic snap tools, we auto-capture sequences with annotations. Export as SOP-ready user guide google docs template or copy as rich HTML manuals to your favourite documentation system. ❓ Is there a recording history to view all my step-by-step user guides? 💡 Yes! Our Recording Library stores every session, letting you search, filter, edit instructions, and resume recordings to create updated user manuals or how-to guides for Google Docs/SOP templates. ❓ How quickly can I make professional step-by-step instructions? 💡 Create polished how to guides in 2 minutes: Record (1 min) + Edit (1 min) + Export to Google Docs/HTML/PDF (1 click). 90% faster than manual methods! 🚀 Click "Add to Chrome" and get started in Seconds! 📋 Recent Updates 1.3.2 - Added ability to turn on Area Selection from page indicator + added manual save btn and drafts support 1.3.x - Added ability to add manual steps during recording! 1.2.0: - Added new Export methods: Export to PDF, Word, and download images as Zip - Added new Copy to Clipboard method: Copy only Images 1.1.0: - Added beautiful screenshot styling with 16 gradient presets, shadows, rounded corners, and click indicator colors - Improved area selection with margin controls and better UX tooltips 1.0.7: - Added element metadata export feature