How to Use FlixyDoc

A complete guide to creating professional testing documentation — from your first recording session to exporting reports and integrating with your test management platform.

1 Getting Started

Everything you need to download, install, and start using FlixyDoc on your Windows PC.

System Requirements

  • Windows 10 or Windows 11
  • 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB recommended)
  • 200 MB free disk space for the application
  • Internet connection for account activation and license verification

Download & Install

  1. Go to flixydoc.com and create a free account
  2. Check your email and click the verification link to activate your account
  3. After verification, you'll be redirected to the download page
  4. Click Download FlixyDoc to get the installer (.exe file)
  5. Run FlixyDoc.exe to launch the application
Windows SmartScreen Warning: Since FlixyDoc is a new application, Windows may show a SmartScreen warning. Click "More info" then "Run anyway" to proceed. This is normal for unsigned applications.

Logging In

When you first open FlixyDoc, you'll see the login screen with the FlixyDoc logo at the top:

Login Screen Overview
1
Username Field

Enter the username you chose during registration. This is at the top of the login form.

2
Password Field

Enter the password you set when creating your account.

3
Remember Me

Check this box to stay logged in. Next time you open FlixyDoc, it will skip the login screen.

4
Forgot Password?

Click this link to receive a password reset email if you've forgotten your password.

5
Login Button

Click to log in. A loading spinner will appear while connecting to the server.

6
Register Link

Don't have an account yet? Click "Register" at the bottom to create a new account with your name, email, and password.

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Screenshot: Login Screen
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Video: Getting Started Walkthrough
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2 Your First Project

Set up a project to organize your screenshots and reports.

Creating a New Project

  1. After logging in, select Desktop Recording from the landing page
  2. On the dashboard, enter a Project Name in the File Paths section
  3. The Capture Directory and Report Path will auto-fill based on your project name
  4. Click Save to create the project folder structure

Your projects are stored under Documents/FlixyDoc/Projects/{ProjectName}/ with separate folders for screenshots and reports.

Understanding the Dashboard

The dashboard is your main control center, divided into several key areas:

Dashboard Layout Guide
A
Projects Sidebar (Left Panel)

Lists all your projects with a screenshot count badge (e.g., "7 screenshots"). Click any project to load it. Use the search bar at the top to filter by name. At the bottom you'll find Account Settings, License Info, and Reset Password.

B
Screenshot Mode Card (Top Right)

Three radio buttons to choose your capture mode: Focused Window Only, Entire Screen, or No Screenshots. Below them, two checkboxes: Enable Click Markers and Require Ctrl+Click for Markers.

C
File Paths Card (Middle Right)

Enter a Project Name and the Capture Directory and Report Path auto-fill. Use the Browse buttons to pick custom directories. Click Save to create the project folder structure.

D
Action Buttons (Bottom)

Three main action buttons:
Start Monitoring (blue) — Begins capturing screenshots of your selected window
Preview & Edit Screenshots (teal) — Opens the screenshot review screen
Export Report (green) — Generates a Word (.docx) report directly

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Screenshot: Dashboard Overview
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Managing Projects

  • Search: Use the search bar at the top of the sidebar to filter projects by name
  • Switch: Click any project in the sidebar to load its settings — the project name, paths, and screenshot mode are restored automatically
  • Browse paths: Use the Browse buttons next to Capture Directory and Report Path to pick custom directories
  • Screenshot count: Each project shows a badge with the number of captured screenshots (e.g., "7 screenshots")

3 Recording a Session

Capture screenshots automatically while you test your application.

Choose a Screenshot Mode

Before starting, select how screenshots should be captured:

Mode What It Captures
Focused Window Only Only the application window you selected — no taskbar, no other windows
Entire Screen Your full desktop including all visible windows and taskbar
No Screenshots Disables automatic capture (useful if you only want manual exports)

Click Markers

Enable Click Markers to automatically draw visual indicators on screenshots showing where you clicked. Use Require Ctrl+Click if you only want markers on intentional clicks (hold Ctrl while clicking).

Screenshot Mode Card

On the dashboard you'll see the Screenshot Mode card with these options:

Focused Window Only Captures only the selected window
Entire Screen Captures your full desktop
No Screenshots Disables automatic capture
☑ Enable Click Markers    ☐ Require Ctrl+Click for Markers
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Screenshot: Screenshot Mode & Click Marker Options
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Start & Stop Monitoring

  1. Click Start Monitoring on the dashboard
  2. A window selector dialog will appear — choose the application window you want to track
  3. FlixyDoc begins capturing screenshots automatically as you interact with the application
  4. The button turns red and shows Stop Monitoring
  5. When done testing, click Stop Monitoring to end the session
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Screenshot: Window Selector Dialog
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Video: Recording a Testing Session
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4 Reviewing Screenshots

Review, organize, and annotate your captured screenshots before exporting.

Opening the Preview

Click Preview & Edit Screenshots on the dashboard to open the screenshot review screen. You'll see all captured screenshots displayed in a scrollable grid.

Preview Screen Layout
A
Export Buttons (Top Bar)

Five export options across the top:
Export Marked & Export All — Generate Word (.docx) reports Basic
Export GIF — Create animated walkthrough Pro
Export MP4 — Create video walkthrough Pro
Export to Platform — Push to Jira/TestRail Enterprise
Locked features show a lock icon with the required tier.

B
Controls Bar

Mark All / Unmark All / Delete Marked buttons, a Frame Delay slider (controls GIF/MP4 speed), and a stats display showing Total: N | Marked: N | Edited: N.

C
Screenshot Cards (Grid)

Each card in the grid contains:

  • Thumbnail image — Click to view full size in a lightbox overlay
  • Edit Image button — Opens the annotation editor for this screenshot
  • Editable filename — Rename the screenshot (this name appears in the exported report)
  • Include in Export checkbox — Check to include this screenshot when exporting
  • Description / Extracted Text — A text area below each screenshot to add notes, test steps, or descriptions
  • Delete button (X) — Remove this screenshot from the project
Tip: Edit the description text for each screenshot before exporting — these descriptions appear alongside each screenshot in the final Word report, making your documentation more informative.
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Screenshot: Preview & Edit Screen
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5 Image Editor

Annotate screenshots with drawings, shapes, arrows, and text — right inside FlixyDoc.

Opening the Editor

Click Edit Image on any screenshot card in the Preview screen. The image opens in a full canvas editor.

Drawing Tools

Tool Description
Pen Draw solid, opaque strokes freehand
Marker Draw semi-transparent highlighter strokes
Line Draw straight lines between two points
Rectangle Draw rectangular outlines to highlight areas
Circle Draw elliptical outlines
Arrow Draw lines with arrowheads to point at elements
Text Click anywhere to place text annotations
Move Select and reposition existing annotations

Styling Controls

  • Color picker — Choose any color, or use quick-select buttons (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Black)
  • Width slider — Adjust stroke thickness (1-20 pixels)
  • Transparency slider — Control marker opacity

Saving Your Edits

Click Save Changes to save the annotated image back to your project. Click Undo to remove the last annotation, or Clear All to start over.

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Video: Using the Image Editor
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6 Exporting Reports

Generate professional test documentation from your screenshots.

Export to Word (.docx) Basic

Available to all users. From the Preview screen:

  1. Review and edit the description for each screenshot
  2. Mark the screenshots you want to include (or use Mark All)
  3. Click Export Marked to export selected screenshots, or Export All to include everything
  4. A Word document (.docx) is generated in your project's reports folder

The report includes each screenshot with its filename, description, and timestamp — ready to share with your team.

Quick Export: You can also click Export Report directly from the main dashboard to generate a Word report without opening the Preview screen first.

Export GIF Pro

Create animated walkthroughs from your screenshots:

  1. Mark at least 2 screenshots in the desired order
  2. Set the Frame Delay (seconds per frame, e.g., 1.5s)
  3. Click Export GIF
  4. An animated GIF is saved to your reports folder

Export MP4 Video Pro

Generate a video walkthrough from your screenshots. Same workflow as GIF — mark screenshots, set the frame delay, and click Export MP4. A progress indicator will show while the video is being created.

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7 Export to Platform Enterprise

Push your test cases directly to Jira Xray or TestRail.

Jira Xray Integration

  1. Click Export to Platform on the Preview screen
  2. Select Jira Xray as the platform
  3. Enter your Jira URL (e.g., https://company.atlassian.net)
  4. Enter your email and API token (generate one from your Jira profile settings)
  5. Enter the Project Key (e.g., QA1)
  6. Optionally provide Xray Client ID and Secret for Xray Cloud API
  7. Click Test Connection to verify your credentials
  8. Enter a test case title and description, then click Export Test Case

TestRail Integration

  1. Click Export to Platform on the Preview screen
  2. Select TestRail as the platform
  3. Enter your TestRail URL, email, and API key (from My Settings > API Keys)
  4. Enter the Project ID (numeric)
  5. Click Test Connection to validate
  6. Enter a test case title and description, then click Export Test Case
Save & Load Settings: You can save your platform credentials as a JSON file and load them later — no need to re-enter credentials every time.
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8 Account Management

Manage your license, password, and subscription.

Viewing License Info

Click License Info in the bottom of the left sidebar. This shows:

  • Your current tier (Basic, Pro, AI, or Enterprise)
  • License status (Active / Expired)
  • Expiry date (for paid subscriptions)
  • Licensed username

Changing Your Password

Click Reset Password in the sidebar. You'll be prompted to enter your current password and a new password. The change takes effect immediately.

Understanding Free Tier Limits

The free Basic tier includes:

  • Up to 3 projects
  • Up to 5 screenshots per project
  • Desktop and web tracking
  • Word (.docx) export
  • Image editor with all drawing tools
Need more? Upgrade to Pro for unlimited projects, GIF/MP4 export, and more. Visit the Pricing page to compare plans.

9 Plans & Pricing

Choose the plan that fits your workflow.

Feature Basic Pro AI Enterprise
Desktop Tracking
Web Tracking
PNG Export
Word Export (.docx)
Image Editor
PDF Export
GIF Export
MP4 Video Export
AI Screenshot Analysis
AI Documentation Generator
AI Bug Detection
Jira / TestRail Integration
Custom Branding
Priority Support
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10 FAQ & Troubleshooting

Answers to common questions and solutions to known issues.

Windows SmartScreen Warning

When downloading or running FlixyDoc for the first time, Windows Defender SmartScreen may display a warning. This happens because the application is relatively new and not yet widely distributed. To proceed:

  1. Click "More info" on the SmartScreen dialog
  2. Click "Run anyway" to launch FlixyDoc

This warning will stop appearing once the app builds a reputation with Microsoft's systems.

Can't Connect to Server

If you see a connection error when logging in:

  • Check your internet connection
  • Make sure you're using the correct username/email and password
  • Try again in a few moments — the server may be updating

Screenshots Not Captured

  • Make sure the screenshot mode is not set to "No Screenshots"
  • If using "Focused Window Only", ensure you selected the correct window in the window picker
  • Check that the capture directory exists and is writable

Export Buttons are Locked

Some export options (GIF, MP4, Platform Export) require a higher tier. Look for the lock icon and tier badge on the button. Click the button to see upgrade options, or visit the Pricing page.

Forgot Your Password?

On the login screen, click "Forgot password?" to receive a password reset link via email. You can also change your password from within the app using the Reset Password option in the sidebar.

Need More Help?

Contact our support team: