Article Overview
This guide provides an overview of Replica Maker, Skyllful’s built-in screen editor. It covers the tool’s core functionality, editing features, interactive controls, AI detection tools, and best practices.
What is Replica Maker?
Replica Maker is our editing tool that lets you clean up, enhance, and make screenshots interactive—no external software required.
PurposeReplica Maker turns to real-world screenshots into clean, focused training visuals. It’s built to help teams create screen-based content that’s easier for learners to follow—free of clutter, sensitive info, or distractions. | FunctionReplica Maker allows you to convert screenshots into editable screen replicas. Once converted, you can crop, resize, frame, and even add interactive elements like buttons or text entry fields. It’s all about making your lessons look polished and purposeful. |
Why It Matters
In training, clarity is everything. Real screenshots are often messy or distracting. Replica Maker helps you clean up and simplify these screens so learners can focus on the task at hand. With clear, targeted visuals, your lessons become easier to follow and more effective.
Enhanced FocusBy removing distracting elements and highlighting only what matters, learners can concentrate on the specific tasks and processes being taught. |
Data ProtectionScreen replicas allow you to replace sensitive customer information, financial data, and proprietary details with fictional but realistic content, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations without sacrificing training quality. |
Consistent UpdatesWhen applications change, replicas can be quickly modified to reflect new interfaces, keeping your training content current without completely rebuilding lessons or waiting for new screenshots from production environments. |
How it Works: Before and After Conversion
Pre Conversion
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Before a screenshot is converted, you can:
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Pre-Conversion Screen Features
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Boundary Cropper Define the exact area of the screenshot you want to convert into a replica by adjusting the boundary lines. | Indicator Color Selection Choose colors for highlighting elements and indicators in your replica to maintain consistency with your training materials. | Zoom Magnify specific areas of the screenshot to ensure precision when working with detailed interfaces. |
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AI Detect Automatically identify UI elements like buttons, fields, and text areas to speed up the replica creation process. | Options Menu Access additional settings and configuration options for fine-tuning your replica creation process. | Convert Button Transform your screenshot into an editable replica once you've configured all pre-conversion settings. |
Post Conversion Features
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Replica Editing Tools Comprehensive toolset for modifying and enhancing your converted replica, including text editing, element repositioning, and style adjustments. | Framing Tool This feature allows you to quickly format your screen contents to preset dimensions based on the learners device. | Show Original Screenshot Toggle Quickly switch between viewing your edited replica and the original screenshot to ensure accuracy and appropriate modifications. |
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Sizing Bar Adjust the dimensions of your replica or specific elements within it to achieve the perfect size for your training materials. | Options Menu Access advanced settings and configuration options for fine-tuning your replica after conversion, including export settings and display preferences. | Update Button Save your changes and apply them to the replica, ensuring all modifications are preserved for use in your training materials. |
