Best 6 Tools for Instructional Designers in 2025

ScreenPal is a complete video creation platform that combines screen recording, video editing, and hosting in one place. You can record your screen, webcam, or both together with audio narration. The tool includes drawing tools to highlight important parts while recording.

Docusaurus is a static site generator built with React and Node.js. It takes your Markdown files and creates a complete documentation website with all the features users expect. Unlike building a website from scratch, Docusaurus handles the hard parts for you.

ClickHelp is an online tool that lets you write, store, and publish documentation without leaving your web browser. Unlike traditional software that you install on your computer, ClickHelp runs entirely online and stores everything in the cloud.

Scribe is an AI-powered documentation tool that automatically creates step-by-step guides by recording your screen actions and converting them into professional tutorials. Think of it as a smart assistant that watches everything you do on your computer and turns those actions into clear, easy-to-follow instructions.

Clipchamp is a cloud-based video editing platform owned by Microsoft that enables users to create, edit, and share videos entirely within their web browser. Think of it as a simplified version of professional video editing software that runs online without requiring any downloads or installations.

Midjourney is an independent AI research lab that creates one of the world's most advanced text-to-image generation tools. Founded by David Holz in San Francisco, this self-funded company has built an AI system that can understand natural language descriptions and turn them into beautiful, high-quality artwork.