Everything you need to know

🧩 Installation

MagicShot is a Chrome browser extension available on the Chrome Web Store. Installation takes under 60 seconds.

1. Visit the Chrome Web Store

   Go to the MagicShot listing on the Chrome Web Store.
2. Click "Add to Chrome"

   Click the blue "Add to Chrome" button, then confirm by clicking "Add extension" in the popup.
3. Pin MagicShot to your toolbar

   Click the puzzle-piece icon (Extensions) in your Chrome toolbar, find MagicShot, and click the pin icon so it's always visible.
4. Open any webpage and click the MagicShot icon

   Navigate to any page you want to document, then click the ✨ MagicShot icon. The side panel opens on the right.

⚙️ First-time Setup

Before your first capture, you need to enter your email address in the Settings section of the extension.

Setting up your email

1. Open the MagicShot side panel

   Click the ✨ icon in your Chrome toolbar on any page.
2. Scroll to "Settings" at the bottom

   Find the Settings section at the bottom of the side panel.
3. Enter your email address

   Type your email — this identifies your account and links your documents and credits to you.
4. Click Save

   Your settings are saved locally in Chrome. You only need to do this once.

📸 Capturing Screenshots

Capturing is completely free and unlimited. Every capture instantly sends the screenshot to the AI for analysis.

How to capture

1. Navigate to the page you want to document

   Open the webpage, screen, or UI you want to capture.
2. Choose your document type

   In the side panel, select the type of documentation you want: SOP, Explanation, Guide, or Bug Report.
3. Click "Add Screenshot to Session"

   MagicShot captures the visible area of your current tab and sends it to the AI. Results appear in 5–10 seconds.
4. Repeat for multi-step workflows

   Navigate to the next step in your workflow and capture again. All screenshots in a session are combined into one document.

📄 Document Types

MagicShot supports four types of AI-generated documentation. Choose the type before you capture.

🗂️ Sessions

A session is a collection of screenshots that get combined into one exported document. This lets you document multi-step workflows from multiple pages.

Managing your session

• Add screenshots — Click "Add Screenshot to Session" on each page/step in your workflow.
• Reorder screenshots — Use the up/down arrows in the side panel to reorder screenshots before exporting.
• Remove screenshots — Click the ✕ on any screenshot to remove it from the session.
• Clear session — Click "Clear Session" to start fresh. This removes all screenshots from the current session.

📥 Exporting Documents

Exporting converts your session into a polished PDF or Word document (.docx). Each screenshot in your export costs 1 credit.

How to export

1. Make sure you have credits

   Check your credit balance in the top-right of the side panel. You need 1 credit per screenshot in the session.
2. Click "Export as PDF" or "Export as DOCX"

   Choose your preferred format. The document is generated on our server with full-width screenshots and formatted AI text.
3. Save the file

   Your browser will prompt you to save the file. The document is ready to share immediately.

Export formats

• PDF — Full-width screenshots in 16:9 ratio with formatted text. Best for sharing and printing.
• DOCX (Word) — Editable document with embedded screenshots (620×349 px) and AI text. Best for editing and customizing.

🖥️ Web Dashboard

The MagicShot web dashboard lets you view, manage, and re-download all your saved documents from any browser.

Accessing your dashboard

1. Click "Open Dashboard" in the extension

   In the side panel, click the "Open Dashboard" button. A secure login link is sent to your registered email.
2. Check your email for the login link

   Click the link in the email. It's valid for 24 hours and logs you in automatically — no password needed.
3. View and manage your documents

   Browse all your captured documents, view AI-generated content, and re-download exports.

Dashboard features

• View all saved documents with screenshots and AI text
• Check your current credit balance and purchase history
• Delete individual documents to free up storage
• Re-download previously exported PDFs and DOCX files

💳 Credits System

MagicShot uses a simple credit system. Capturing is always free — credits are only used when you export.

Credit expiry

• Monthly plan ($2.99/mo) — 50 credits added each month. Unused credits carry over with no expiry.
• Credit pack ($2.49 one-time) — 100 credits, never expire, no recurring charges.

💰 Plans & Pricing

MagicShot is free to install and use. You only pay when you want to export documents.

🏦 Billing & Payments

All payments are processed securely by Stripe. MagicShot never stores your card details.

Purchasing credits

• Click the "Get Credits" or "Subscribe" button in the extension side panel.
• You'll be redirected to a secure Stripe checkout page.
• After payment, credits are added to your account instantly.

Cancelling your subscription

• You can cancel your monthly subscription at any time from your billing portal.
• Click "Manage Billing" in the dashboard to access your Stripe billing portal.
• After cancellation, you keep your remaining credits until they're used.

Refunds

• Unused credits from the credit pack are refundable within 14 days of purchase.
• Monthly subscriptions can be cancelled at any time; no partial-month refunds.
• Contact support with your email and purchase details for refund requests.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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