Snapxel Docs

Use this page to understand the two capture paths, the shortcuts, and the export options before you put Snapxel into a real workflow.

Best first step

New here? Start with the first-guide onboarding page.

The onboarding route is optimized for activation: one short workflow, one successful export, then move into the broader docs when you need more detail.

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Quick start

Open the page you want to document.
Pick Steps for a guide or Video for a motion walkthrough.
Use the product normally: click a button, follow a link, type in a field, or use a shortcut.
Stop the capture when the workflow is complete.
Review the steps or timeline, then export the final file.

What gets captured

Snapxel is designed to turn a browser workflow into a guide without forcing manual screenshot work.

Clicks on buttons, links, fields, checkboxes, and other interactive elements.
Keyboard shortcuts such as save, copy, or other action steps.
Text input activity, with typed values excluded by default.
Optional video recording for full-motion walkthroughs when a step-by-step guide is not enough.

Keyboard shortcuts

Extension commands

Alt+Shift+R starts or stops recording.
Alt+Shift+S captures the current step manually.

Editor shortcuts

Ctrl/Cmd+S saves and closes the editor.
Ctrl/Cmd+Z undoes the last change and Ctrl/Cmd+Y redoes it.
← and → move between steps.
V, B, A, R, C, T, H, D, and X select editor tools.

To remap the extension command keys, open chrome://extensions/shortcuts.

Exports

GIF: best for chat, demos, and async walkthroughs.
PDF: best for formal guides and shareable documents.
Markdown: best for docs systems that already accept markdown and images.
PNG ZIP: best when the team wants raw screenshots.
MP4 / WebM: best for full-motion capture and walkthrough videos.

Video mode

Video mode is built for full-motion walkthroughs. Users can choose capture quality, frame rate, audio, and format from the popup, then review chapters and trim in the editor.

Standard recording adds live effects.
Simple recording is the cleaner mode for complex web apps.
Audio can be turned on for microphone capture.
The video editor supports chapters, captions/actions, trim, raw download, and enhanced export.

Product surfaces

These are the main areas you will use when creating a guide: capture, edit, export, video review, and library history.

Snapxel side panel capturing workflow steps — Capture steps from the side panel.

Snapxel editor with annotation and blur tools — Edit screenshots before sharing.

Snapxel export dialog with guide formats — Export the finished guide.

Troubleshooting

If clicks are not captured after reloading the extension, refresh the current web page and start again.
Confirm that the popup status shows that recording is active.
If you expect typed text to be included, check the privacy setting first because it is off by default.