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Documentation Videos That Supplement Your Docs

Enhance technical documentation with screen recordings that auto-zoom to every UI element, making complex procedures easy to follow.

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Recording Challenges for Technical Writers

Common frustrations technical writers face when trying to create clear screen recordings.

Screenshots Go Stale Quickly

Static screenshots need updating every time the UI changes. Videos can show the flow more durably, but they need to be clear.

Complex Procedures Are Hard to Document

Multi-step processes with branching logic are nearly impossible to capture in text alone. Video should help, but quality matters.

Users Skip Written Instructions

Users skim documentation and miss critical steps. Video walkthroughs capture attention better, but only when the UI is visible.

Creating Annotated Screenshots Takes Forever

Adding arrows, highlights, and callouts to screenshots is tedious. A recording with automatic highlights would be faster.

How Zumie Helps Technical Writers

Zumie features that make screen recording effortless for technical writers.

Auto-Zoom for Procedure Documentation

Zumie zooms into each step of a procedure automatically, creating videos that are clearer than annotated screenshots.

Click Highlights as Automatic Annotations

Every click is highlighted, acting as built-in annotations that show users exactly where to interact.

Supplement Docs With Quick Videos

Record a 30-second walkthrough to embed alongside your written documentation for users who prefer visual learning.

No Video Editing Skills Needed

You're a writer, not a video producer. Zumie handles the visual polish so you can focus on the content.

When Technical Writers Use Zumie

Real scenarios where Zumie's auto-zoom makes recordings dramatically more useful for technical writers.

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Procedure Walkthrough Videos

Record step-by-step procedure walkthroughs with auto-zoom that supplements your written documentation.

2

API and Developer Doc Demos

Show developers how to use API endpoints, SDKs, or tools with recordings that zoom into code examples and responses.

3

Release Notes Visual Guides

Create quick video guides for new features alongside release notes, showing exactly what changed and how it works.

Typical Recording Workflow

How technical writers use Zumie in their day-to-day work.

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Identify the Procedure

Select the process, feature, or workflow that would benefit from a video walkthrough.

2

Record the Walkthrough

Open the application, start Zumie, and walk through the steps while narrating the procedure.

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Embed in Documentation

Add the recording's share link to your documentation page, knowledge base, or help center.

4

Keep a Video Library

Organize recording links alongside your documentation for easy updating and reference.

Tools Technical Writers Record With Zumie

See how Zumie enhances recordings for the tools technical writers use every day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I embed Zumie recordings in Confluence or Notion?

Yes. Zumie share links can be embedded in Confluence, Notion, and most documentation platforms that support link embeds.

Are recordings suitable for external-facing documentation?

Yes. The auto-zoom gives recordings a professional look. The paid plan removes the watermark for fully branded documentation.

Can I record terminal and CLI workflows?

Yes. Zumie records your full screen, including terminal windows. Auto-zoom follows your interactions in the terminal as well.

How do recordings compare to animated GIFs in docs?

Zumie recordings are higher quality, include audio narration, and auto-zoom into details. They're a significant upgrade over GIFs for complex procedures.

Simple Pricing for Technical Writers

At $39 lifetime, Zumie is cheaper than the time you spend annotating one set of screenshots. Create unlimited video documentation forever.

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Common Use Cases for Technical Writers

See how technical writers use screen recordings in their workflow.

Guides for Technical Writers

Step-by-step tutorials to level up your recordings.

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