Chrome extension

Turn any browser tab into a step-by-step guide

Install the free WriteHow extension, record any tab and just talk it through. AI writes the guide, captures and annotates the screenshots, auto-blurs sensitive data, translates into 50+ languages, and publishes it to your help center.

Free, no credit card Works on Chrome, Edge, Brave & Chromium Auto-blurs sensitive data

Because WriteHow is a newly published extension, Chrome may show a “not trusted yet” notice during install. It’s expected for new extensions and safe to continue, so just click Continue to install. See what you’ll see →

How the extension works

From a browser tab to a published how-to guide in three steps, with no manual screenshots and no writing.

1

Install & pin it

Add WriteHow to Chrome (or Edge/Brave) and pin it. No account needed to try.

2

Record any tab

Hit record and do the task while you talk it through. The extension captures your clicks, screenshots, and narration.

3

Get an AI guide

AI writes the step-by-step article, annotates the screenshots, blurs sensitive data, and you publish it anywhere.

Everything the extension does

All the WriteHow magic, right inside your browser.

Auto screenshots & annotations

Every step is captured and annotated automatically as you click, with no snipping tool required.

AI writes the steps

Advanced speech-to-text and image analysis turn your recording into clear, formatted instructions.

Auto-blur sensitive data

Passwords, emails, cards, and tokens are automatically masked before anything is saved.

50+ languages

Translate any guide into 50+ languages and keep every version in sync.

Publish natively

Send guides straight to Zendesk, Notion, Confluence & GitBook, formatted for each.

Free to start

Install free and create your first guides at no cost. Upgrade only when you need more.

Private by design

The extension only captures while you have an active recording running and you've granted permission. It records the page you're documenting (clicks, navigation, screenshots, and, with permission, your microphone for narration). It does not track your browsing, take screenshots, or record audio outside of a recording you start. Before anything is saved, it can automatically drop password fields and mask sensitive data, and you can blur any area of a screenshot. See our Privacy Policy.

Installing WriteHow: what you'll see

A quick heads-up so nothing surprises you: new extensions take a while to earn Chrome's "trusted" badge, so you may see a brief notice during install. It's normal and safe.

1

Click "Add to Chrome"

You're taken to WriteHow's official listing on the Chrome Web Store.

2

You may see a yellow notice

Chrome may say the extension is "not trusted yet." This shows for many newly published extensions. It's a reputation timer, not a problem with WriteHow.

3

Click "Continue to install"

Confirm and you're set. Your data stays private; see "Private by design" above.

This notice clears automatically as more people install and we keep a clean track record. Read our privacy commitment →

Chrome extension FAQ

Is the WriteHow Chrome extension free?
Yes, the extension is free to install and you can create guides on the free plan with no credit card. Paid plans add more credits, premium quality, translation, and native publishing.
What permissions does it need, and is my data safe?
It only captures the tab you're documenting while a recording is active and you've granted permission. It doesn't track your general browsing. Sensitive fields (passwords, cards, tokens, emails) can be auto-masked before anything is saved, and you can blur any area of a screenshot.
Why does Chrome show a “not trusted yet” notice when I install?
Chrome shows that yellow notice for many newly published extensions. It's a reputation timer for new developers, not a sign that anything is wrong with WriteHow. You can safely click “Continue to install.” It only appears for people who have Chrome's Enhanced Safe Browsing turned on, and it clears automatically over time as more people install WriteHow and we keep a clean, policy-compliant track record.
Which browsers does it work on?
WriteHow installs from the Chrome Web Store and works on Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, and other Chromium-based browsers.
Do I need an account to use it?
You can install and try it without an account. Sign in (free) to save, edit, translate, and publish your guides.
Where can I publish the guides I create?
Export to PDF, DOCX, Markdown or HTML, share a public link, or publish natively to Zendesk, Notion, Confluence, and GitBook.

Add WriteHow to your browser for free

Record a tab, get a polished how-to guide in minutes.

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