ScreenStitcher

ScreenStitcher Chrome Extension Overview ScreenStitcher is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help users capture, organize, and export screenshots from web pages with maximum flexibility and ease. Whether you need a single page, an entire scrolling website, or a curated collection—including uploads from your computer—ScreenStitcher makes it effortless to create professional, annotated PDF documents of your browsing experience. Features 1. Flexible Screenshot Capture Single Screenshot: Instantly capture the visible area of your current browser tab. Full Page Screenshot: Automatically scrolls and stitches the entire web page into a seamless image, even for long or complex sites. Accumulate Mode: Collect multiple screenshots across different pages or sessions, building a custom set for export. 2. Local Image Upload Upload from Local: Add your own images (PNG, JPG, JPEG) to the screenshot collection, perfect for including external content, annotated images, or system screenshots. 3. Custom Metadata Custom Title & Description: Optionally add a unique title and description to each screenshot or upload, making your exports more informative. Page Number Control: Easily set and increment page numbers for each screenshot, with auto-increment and manual override. 4. Smart PDF Export Download as PDF: Export a single screenshot (“Current Page”) or your entire collection (“Download”) as a well-formatted PDF. Automatic Layout: Each PDF page includes your chosen title, timestamp, URL, and description, with proper aspect ratio and high image quality. 5. Sticky Element Handling Removes Sticky Headers/Footers: Automatically detects and hides sticky or floating elements during full-page capture to prevent duplicate overlays. 6. Screenshot Management Preview Gallery: Instantly view, remove, or preview any screenshot in your collection. Full-Page Preview Modal: Click any preview to see it enlarged with all metadata and quick-delete option. Clear All: Instantly remove all screenshots and reset your workspace. 7. User-Friendly Interface Compact Layout: Two-button rows and toggles for a clean, efficient UI. Toggleable Sections: Show/hide advanced options like custom metadata and upload area with intuitive switches. Status Feedback: Clear progress and error messages at the top of the popup. Benefits Saves Time: Capture and export entire workflows, research, or documentation in minutes. Professional Output: Every screenshot includes contextual info (title, URL, timestamp, description) for clarity and traceability. Highly Customizable: Tailor your exports with custom titles, descriptions, and page numbers. No Data Loss: Screenshots and settings are saved locally between sessions. Seamless Integration: Works directly in Chrome with no need for external apps or cloud services. Offline-Ready: Uses offline libraries for fast, reliable operation without internet dependency. Privacy-Respecting: No data is sent to external servers; everything is processed locally in your browser. Usage Instructions 1. Installation & Setup Install ScreenStitcher from the Chrome Web Store. Pin the extension to your Chrome toolbar for easy access. 2. Capturing Screenshots Click the ScreenStitcher icon to open the popup. To capture the current view: Click “📸 Capture.” To capture the full page: Enable “Full Page Screenshot” and click “📸 Capture.” To accumulate multiple screenshots: Enable “Accumulate Mode” and capture as many as you like. 3. Adding Metadata and Uploads Enable “Custom Title & Description” to show input fields. Set a page number, title, and description as desired (auto-increment works, but you can override). Enable “Upload from Local” to show the upload area. Drag and drop or click to add images from your computer. 4. Managing Screenshots Click any thumbnail in the preview section to see a full-size preview, metadata, and delete option. Remove individual screenshots or click “Clear All” to reset. 5. Exporting as PDF To export a single screenshot: Click “📄 Current Page.” To export all accumulated screenshots: Click “📁 Download.” The PDF will include all titles, URLs, timestamps, and descriptions, formatted for clarity. 6. Additional Tips All toggles and settings are saved between sessions. The extension automatically handles sticky/fixed elements for clean full-page captures. For best results, close browser DevTools before capturing. Example Use Cases Documentation: Create annotated PDFs of website workflows or tutorials. Research: Collect and organize screenshots from multiple sources with notes and references. Bug Reporting: Capture and explain issues step-by-step, including uploads from other tools. Teaching: Prepare comprehensive handouts or lesson materials with screenshots and explanations. ScreenStitcher is your all-in-one solution for browser-based screenshot capture, organization, and export. Enjoy a streamlined workflow and professional results—right from your Chrome browser!