Capture by RATdeck · SOP guide from screenshots
How to create an SOP guide from screenshots
The Guide / SOP builder in Capture by RATdeck Pro turns a series of browser screenshots into a clean, numbered, printable guide, so you can document a web process without copying images into a document editor.
Quick answer: Use the Guide / SOP builder in Capture by RATdeck Pro. Capture each step of the process, open Guide, and add a title, caption and expected result to every screenshot. Reorder steps with Earlier and Later, add numbered callouts, then export the finished guide as a PDF to share with your team.
Step by step
- Capture each stepWalk through the process in Chrome and take a capture at every step, using Full page, Visible area or One element.
- Mark up the screenshotsAdd numbered callouts, arrows and highlights in the editor, and blur any private data.
- Open GuideChoose Guide from the editor to start a new SOP with your captures.
- Write each stepGive every screenshot a step title, a caption and the expected result. Reorder steps with Earlier and Later.
- Export the PDFExport the finished guide as a PDF and share it with your team or client.
Questions
How do I create an SOP or step-by-step guide from screenshots?
Use the Guide / SOP builder in Capture by RATdeck Pro. Capture each step of the process, open Guide, and add a title, caption and expected result to every screenshot. Reorder steps with Earlier and Later, add numbered callouts, then export the finished guide as a PDF to share with your team.
Who uses the Guide / SOP builder?
The Capture by RATdeck Guide / SOP builder suits operations teams, trainers, customer support, agencies and anyone documenting a web process. Typical uses are onboarding checklists, admin panel walkthroughs, client handover documents and support articles. Each step pairs a screenshot with a title, caption and expected result.
Can I add numbered steps to a screenshot?
Yes. Capture by RATdeck Pro includes numbered step callouts. Each click places the next number, and a Renumber option can reorder the badges from the top of the page downward. Numbered steps are useful for bug reports, tutorials and SOPs, and they carry through into the Guide builder and PDF exports.