How to make software walkthrough videos
A step-by-step approach to walkthroughs that stay readable — even on dense SaaS dashboards.
Step 1 — Highlight
Click the Highlight tool on the left toolbar.
Map the clicks before you record
Write the exact sequence: open settings → create project → invite teammate. If a step does not serve the outcome, cut it from the script before you open the recorder.
Capture once, polish later
Record the walkthrough with your usual screen recorder. Mistakes are fine if the path is correct — you are not editing on a timeline afterward; you are adding guidance layers in VidLaya's walkthrough workflow.
Make every control readable
Zoom into menus and forms. Highlight the button you click next. If private data appears, blur it before sharing — see how to blur sensitive information.
Ship it where users get stuck
Embed in docs, onboarding emails, or customer onboarding videos. Keep a shorter cut for marketing pages.