Audience
Software developers, independent authors, technical writers
About HelpEdit
HelpEdit is a free documentation and help file creation tool for Windows. It is designed for software developers, independent authors, and technical writers who need a simple way to create organized help projects, user guides, and software manuals.
The program lets users build documentation as a topic tree, edit pages visually, add images, tables, links, keywords, and reusable content, then publish the project in several useful formats, including browser-based WebHelp, Windows CHM help, and PDF manuals. HelpEdit also includes project styling options, HTML import, conditional content, snippets, and variables for creating flexible documentation projects.
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Pricing
Free Version:
Free Version available.
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Company Information
TkoSoft
Founded: 2024
Cyprus
tkosoft.com
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Windows
Training
Not Offered
Support
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