What is HelpSmith?

HelpSmith is an all-in-one help authoring solution that allows users to produce CHM HTML Help files, Web Help systems, printed manuals, Adobe PDF documents, Microsoft Word files, and ePub eBooks from a single source. If you're looking for a tool to develop a CHM help file, an online Web Help system, or a PDF manual, HelpSmith provides a wide range of features, such as an advanced word processor for composing help topics and an integrated screenshot utility that captures help for dialog windows automatically. With HelpSmith, you can easily create a CHM help file, a responsive Web Help system optimized for both desktop and mobile platforms, a printed manual, a PDF document, an ePub eBook, and a Microsoft Word document all from one project source. Moreover, the built-in word processor includes a spell checker and supports multiple language dictionaries, simplifying the process of crafting clear and precise content. This multifaceted functionality positions HelpSmith as a preferred choice for individuals or teams looking to produce detailed help documentation across various formats. The ability to manage everything from a single project enhances productivity and streamlines the documentation process.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
$199 one-time payment
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Free Trial Offered?:
Yes

Screenshots and Video

HelpSmith Screenshot 1

Company Facts

Company Name:
HelpSmith
Date Founded:
2010
Company Location:
Canada
Company Website:
www.helpsmith.com

Product Details

Deployment
Windows
Training Options
Documentation Hub
On-Site Training
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

HelpSmith Categories and Features

Software Documentation Tool

Access Roles / User Permissions
Automatic Documentation Generation
Collaboration Tools
Docs Web Hosting
Feedback Capture
Markdown Support
Multiple Formats Support
Multiple Versions Support
Version Control
WYSIWIG Editor
Webhooks
reStructured Text Support

Help Authoring Tools

Collaboration Tools
Content Library
Drag & Drop Editing
Image Library
Import HTML / Word
Multi-Format Output
Offline Editing
Preview Output
Screenshot Tool
Search
Templates
Text Editor / Word Processor
Translation Tools
Version Control