Quartz Studio is a local-first Windows desktop application that creates step-by-step visual documentation from real desktop actions without uploading screenshots to a cloud.
What is Quartz Studio?
Quartz Studio is a Windows app that captures real desktop actions (clicks, window changes, full-screen or active-window screenshots) and turns them into structured step-by-step guides, support reports, QA procedures, runbooks, or bug reproduction documents. It works entirely offline — screenshots, OCR text, annotations, and project files stay in your local workspace. The app is built by Vicious SE and available as a one-time purchase on the Microsoft Store.
Key Features
- Manual & assisted capture — Capture steps manually on demand or let Quartz Studio automatically capture screenshots after clicks during a session.
- Full-screen or active-window capture — Choose between capturing the entire screen for context or only the active window for cleaner documentation.
- Structured document editor — Organize captures into a readable document with sections, text-only steps, local images, placeholders, editable descriptions, and simple reordering.
- Annotations, blur & magnifier — Add arrows, numbers, notes, highlights, blur zones, and magnifier areas to guide readers without confusion.
- Local OCR & privacy review — Extract text using local Windows OCR, review all screenshots before export, and blur sensitive information to reduce sharing risk.
- Professional exports — Export polished documents as PDF, DOCX, HTML, HTML ZIP, PowerPoint, Markdown, or editable Quartz .qzpkg packages.
Who is it for?
- IT support and helpdesk teams — Document common support workflows, create reusable guides, and attach incident evidence without uploading internal screenshots.
- QA and testing teams — Capture bug reproduction steps with visual evidence and export clear QA procedures or runbooks.
- Technical documentation and training teams — Build onboarding material, user manuals, and SOPs by performing real Windows workflows once.
What can you do with Quartz Studio?
- Support guide creation: Perform a customer ticket workflow, capture each step, blur sensitive data, and export a professional PDF support guide.
- Incident evidence documentation: After resolving an incident, replay the steps from a session to produce a clean HTML or DOCX report with annotated screenshots.
- QA procedure creation: Start a session, execute a test case, let Quartz Studio capture actions automatically, then edit and export the procedure as a runbook in Markdown or PowerPoint.
Pricing
Quartz Studio is available on the Microsoft Store as a one-time purchase for US$14.99. That buys a lifetime license with no subscription, no recurring fees, and no SaaS account required. Final pricing may vary slightly by country and local taxes.
FAQ
Does Quartz Studio upload my screenshots to the cloud?
No. Quartz Studio is a local-first app. Screenshots, OCR text, annotations, exported documents, and project files stay in your local workspace. The core workflow never sends data to a Quartz Studio cloud.
Does Quartz Studio log keystrokes?
No. Quartz Studio does not log keystrokes. It only captures screenshots (full-screen or active-window) and records the actions you perform visually — no text input is recorded.
What export formats are supported?
Quartz Studio exports documentation as PDF, DOCX, HTML, HTML ZIP, PowerPoint, Markdown, and editable Quartz .qzpkg packages. The .qzpkg format preserves a session with all steps, annotations, and assets for later reopening or transfer.
Can I hide sensitive information before exporting?
Yes. Quartz Studio lets you blur sensitive areas on any screenshot and review all captures before export. This is designed for customer tickets, internal screenshots, incident evidence, and sensitive procedures.
