Transforming Screenshots into Professional Tutorials with Photopeg
Introduction
Screenshots are essential for tutorials, documentation, and bug reports. But a raw screenshot looks messy.
To look professional, you need to:
Crop out the browser tabs
Blur sensitive info
Add arrows and boxes
Add text labels
Photopeg is the ultimate screenshot editor because it runs in the browser—right where you take the screenshot!
1. The "Clean Screenshot" Workflow
Step 1 — Paste Directly
Take a screenshot (Print Screen).
Open Photopeg.
Press CTRL + V.
It pastes instantly.
Step 2 — Crop the Clutter
Use the Crop Tool.
Remove the URL bar, taskbar, and empty space.
Focus only on the important part.
Step 3 — Blur Private Data
Select any emails, names, or passwords.
Filter → Blur → Gaussian Blur.
Safety first!
Step 4 — Annotate (Arrows & Boxes)
Use the Shape Tool.
Draw a Red Rectangle (No fill, Red stroke) around the button you are talking about.
Use the Pencil/Brush to draw an arrow.
Step 5 — Add Text Labels
- Click Here" or "Step 1".
Use a clean font (Arial/Roboto).
Add a white background behind text for readability.
2. Why Not Use Paint?
MS Paint is destructive. Once you draw a box, you can’t move it.
Photopeg uses Layers.
You can move the arrow, resize the text, or un-blur the email later if needed.
3. Final Verdict
For developers, writers, and support teams, Photopeg is the fastest way to turn a messy screenshot into a clear, professional guide.