Capture
Record a workflow, grab a single window, select a custom region, or convert text using OCR.
Make Amazing Install Guides Fast
GuideLab is a free standalone tool for Mac and Windows that enables high-quality document generation for install guides, user manuals, and more.
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Features
Auto captions
GuideLab’s multi-tiered element detection module intelligently determines the identity of clicked icons, fields and buttons in most applications.
Annotate
A rich annotation system allows you to craft detailed visual walkthroughs with a ton of customization options.
Canvas-based image editor
Steps are built on an expanding canvas, with support for multiple images and annotations wherever you need them to be.
Arrange
The arrange view lets you see how your steps are laid out. GuideLab is designed so that captions and images never separate.
Rich text captions
GuideLab ships with a rich text caption editor, with access to all of your system fonts.
And a lot more
- Multi-monitor support
- Auto-capture on click
- Remappable hotkeys
- Capture from your phone
- Tables
- Import steps
- Comments
- Step links
- Trash Bin
- Step search
- PDF, Word, PowerPoint, HTML
- Table of contents
- Page size and orientation
- Custom watermark
- Export canvas as image
- Works with no internet
- Light and dark themes
- 21 languages
- Automatic backups
- Guide library
- Files you own
Pricing
GuideLab Lite
- Mac and Windows
- Local-only tool
- Own your files forever
- Create & edit up to 3 guides
- Export to PDF
- 10 annotation tools
- Rich text captions
- Use your system fonts
- 21 languages
- Automated step recording
GuideLab Pro
- Everything in Lite
- Unlimited guides
- Export to Word, PowerPoint, HTML
- No watermark
- 14-day refund
GuideLab Team
- Everything in Pro
- One key for the whole team
- Transferable seats
- One invoice, one purchase order
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