> ## Documentation index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.tutorial.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Generate Documentation

> Turn your video into a written step-by-step article with screenshots — automatically generated from your screen recording.

Section: Docs › Publishing

Tutorial AI can transform any video recording into a structured written article with screenshots. One recording produces both a narrated video and written documentation — covering visual and text-based learners.

> **Note:** Available on all plans.

[Video: Tutorial AI - Document Editor](https://embed.videoscripter.ai/video/019d34c8-4c72-768f-8549-82a0ef44dfce)

## Getting started

1. Record a video demonstrating the process or feature you want to document

2. Open your project and switch to the **Document** tab

   ![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-14323571-image_full.59003368.png)

3. Click **Generate Documentation** — AI analyzes your video and narration, transforming spoken content into written instructions

4. Review the generated article — AI converts narration into text and organizes it into logical sections

## Formatting and editing

Use the editor's formatting tools to refine the generated article:

- Adjust **headings** to create clear sections
- Add **emphasis** (bold, italic) for key terms
- Include **bullet points** for step-by-step instructions
- Group related instructions under **Heading** elements for improved readability

Well-structured headings also improve SEO and help LLMs better understand and index your content.

## Adding screenshots

Rather than capturing screenshots manually, use the built-in Screenshot Selector:

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-14323571-019d352d-efd6-7380-86f1-c1c61cbb68c4.fa48cdff.png)

1. Open the **Screenshot Selector** — it highlights key events and sync markers along your video's timeline

2. Choose a screenshot that demonstrates the step you're documenting

3. Select from the list of **Sync Markers** to find key events quickly

4. Click **Add Screenshot** to insert it into the article

   ![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-14323571-019d352f-736c-73d3-a649-65be4b3c7396.90f3a9b6.webp)

For more precise visuals, use the **Crop Tool** to focus on key areas before inserting.

## Exporting

When your article is ready, click **Export** and choose your format:

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-14323571-019d3f48-8552-7471-be03-5ba214c3360a.9e34ac10.png)

All formats preserve structure, formatting, and screenshots. See [Export Documents](https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/publishing/export-documents) for details on each format.

## Why start with video?

- **Capture all steps accurately** — recording a process is more natural than writing it from scratch
- **Improve SEO** — written articles make your content searchable and indexable
- **LLM discoverability** — structured documentation is indexed by AI assistants for customer support
- **Save time** — AI-powered workflow reduces documentation time from hours to minutes

## Best practices

- Speak clearly and narrate steps as you perform them — makes AI-generated docs more accurate
- Plan your recording to cover all key steps
- Use visual cues in your video to make screenshot selection intuitive
- Take advantage of formatting features to make articles easy to read

## Next steps

  - [Export Documents](https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/publishing/export-documents): Export to RTF, Markdown, HTML, and integrations
  - [Export Video](https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/publishing/export-video): Generate the video version alongside documentation
  - [Article Basics](https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/getting-started/article-basics): Overview of the documentation feature

Source: https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/publishing/generate-documentation