Using the Screenshot Tool

InsightEmbed's screenshot tool allows website visitors to capture and analyze specific sections of a webpage. This guide explains how to use this powerful feature.

How the Screenshot Tool Works

The screenshot tool uses advanced image processing and AI analysis to provide insights about visual content on your website. When a visitor activates the screenshot tool, they can select an area of the webpage to capture and analyze.

Capturing and Analyzing Screenshots

For Website Visitors

1. Open the Widget: Click on the InsightEmbed icon on the webpage
2. Select Screenshot Tool: Click on the camera icon in the widget
3. Select Area: Click and drag to select the area of the webpage you want to capture
4. Confirm Selection: Release the mouse button to confirm your selection
5. Choose Analysis Type: Select from available analysis options (e.g., "Describe", "Analyze Layout", "Extract Text")
6. View Results: The analysis will appear in the widget panel
7. Copy or Share: Options to copy the analysis or share it are available

For Website Owners

As the website owner, you can configure various aspects of the screenshot tool:

1. Custom Prompts: Create specific analysis types tailored to visual content
2. Default Analysis: Set the default analysis type for screenshots
3. Maximum Capture Size: Configure the maximum area that can be captured
4. Privacy Settings: Define areas of your website that cannot be captured

Analysis Types for Screenshots

InsightEmbed offers several pre-configured analysis types for screenshots:

Describe

Provides a detailed description of what's visible in the captured area.

Analyze Layout

Evaluates the design and layout of the captured area, offering insights on structure and organization.

Extract Text

Identifies and extracts text content from the captured area.

Identify Elements

Identifies and lists the key elements present in the captured area (buttons, images, text blocks, etc.).

Accessibility Check

Analyzes the captured area for potential accessibility issues.

Creating Custom Screenshot Analysis Types

You can create custom analysis types specific to your website's visual content:

1. Log in to your InsightEmbed dashboard
2. Navigate to "Widget Configuration" > "Screenshot Analysis"
3. Click "Add Custom Analysis"
4. Provide a name for your analysis type (e.g., "Product Comparison")
5. Create a prompt template that will guide the AI
6. Save your custom analysis type

Example Custom Prompts

For an Ecommerce Website:

Identify the product in this image, list its key features, and suggest potential use cases.

For a Design Website:

Analyze the design principles used in this image, including color theory, layout, and visual hierarchy.

For a Data Visualization Website:

Explain what this chart or graph is showing, identify the key trends, and summarize the main insights.

Technical Details

How Screenshots Are Processed

1. The selected area is captured as an image
2. The image is securely transmitted to the InsightEmbed servers
3. The image is processed using computer vision techniques
4. The AI analyzes the image based on the selected analysis type
5. Results are returned to the widget for display

Privacy and Security

• Screenshots are processed securely and not stored permanently
• Personal information in screenshots is not used for training AI models
• Website owners can define areas that cannot be captured (e.g., user profile sections)

Best Practices

• Configure custom analysis types that are most relevant to your visual content
• Use the preview mode to test different screenshot analysis configurations
• Consider adding privacy zones for sensitive areas of your website
• Optimize your website's visual content for better analysis results

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

• Capture Not Working: Ensure the browser has necessary permissions
• Blurry Results: The selected area might be too large or complex
• Analysis Not Relevant: Improve the prompt templates in your dashboard

For more help, refer to our Common Errors guide or contact our support team at support@insightembed.com.