Quartz Studio is a Windows application that captures desktop actions and turns them into professional documentation, all processed locally without cloud upload.
What is Quartz Studio?
Quartz Studio is a local-first Windows app developed by Viciousse. It takes manual or consent-based click capture of screen actions, lets you annotate, blur sensitive areas, and extract text via local OCR, then exports polished documents as PDF, DOCX, HTML, PowerPoint, Markdown, or editable .qzpkg packages. Everything stays on your PC — no cloud upload, no keystroke logging, and no SaaS account required.
Key Features
- Manual & Assisted Capture — Capture steps manually or let the app document click actions during a consent-based session.
- Full-Screen or Active-Window Capture — Choose to capture the entire screen or only the active window for cleaner documentation.
- Structured Document Editor — Organize work with sections, text-only steps, local images, placeholders, editable descriptions, and step reordering.
- Annotations, Blur & Magnifier — Add arrows, notes, numbered markers, highlights, blur zones, and magnifier areas to clarify each step.
- Local OCR & Privacy Review — Use local Windows OCR to extract text, review captures before sharing, and identify screenshots that may contain sensitive information.
- Professional Exports — Export to PDF, DOCX, HTML, HTML ZIP, PowerPoint, Markdown, or editable Quartz .qzpkg packages.
Who is it for?
- IT Support Teams — Create step-by-step guides for common issues and customer troubleshooting.
- QA Testers — Document bug reproduction steps with annotated screenshots and structured reports.
- Technical Writers — Produce user manuals, onboarding material, and training documents with consistent formatting.
- Operations Teams — Build runbooks, incident evidence reports, and internal procedures quickly.
What can you do with Quartz Studio?
- IT Support Guides — Generate annotated walkthroughs for resolving user problems.
- Incident Reports — Capture evidence with timestamps and blur confidential data before sharing.
- Runbooks — Standardize recurring operational tasks with screenshot-driven instructions.
- QA Documentation — Record test cases and bug reproduction steps with clear screenshots.
How does it work?
Choose a workflow (e.g., support guide, incident report), then start a capture session. Quartz Studio can automatically detect click actions or you can capture manually. After capturing, review screenshots in the editor, add annotations or blur, use local OCR to extract text, then export to your preferred format.
Pricing
Quartz Studio is available on the Microsoft Store as a one-time purchase for US$14.99 with a lifetime license. No subscription fees, no recurring charges. Buy on Microsoft Store
FAQ
Is Quartz Studio free?
No, it's a paid app with a one-time purchase. There is no free version or trial mentioned on the site.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Quartz Studio runs entirely on your local Windows PC. No internet connection is required for capturing, annotating, or exporting.
Are my screenshots uploaded to the cloud?
No. Screenshots are never uploaded to a Quartz Studio cloud. All data stays in your local workspace unless you choose to share the exported files.
What export formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, HTML, HTML ZIP, PowerPoint, Markdown, and editable .qzpkg packages.
Can I hide sensitive information in screenshots?
Yes. Quartz Studio provides blur tools and a privacy review step before exporting, allowing you to obscure confidential areas.
