ManualFig

ManualFig is an AI-driven tool designed to generate instruction manual illustrations and assembly figures from product photos, CAD screenshots, or step lists. Aimed at streamlining the creation of manuals, IFUs (Instructions for Use), assembly guides, and support documentation, it enables users to produce clean line drawings, numbered assembly steps, and instructional panels in minutes. The platform is intended for those producing product manuals, packaging inserts, help center visuals, work instructions, and similar documentation, eliminating the need for manual illustration or hand-tracing.

Users can upload a variety of reference materials—including product photos, CAD images, sketches, supplier images, or written procedures—and describe steps in plain language. ManualFig then generates line drawings with features such as arrows, part callouts, direction indicators, zoomed-in details, warnings, and correct/incorrect comparison panels. The tool ensures that the resulting figures maintain the real shape and proportions of the product, offering consistency in style across all documentation. Each figure can be edited with a sentence, and users can keep multiple versions for comparison and revision. The platform supports exporting figures in both PNG and SVG formats, making them suitable for digital and print documentation systems.

ManualFig is delivered as a web-based service, accessible without the need for design skills or specialized illustration software. It is positioned as a faster and more cost-effective alternative to hiring technical illustrators or agencies, allowing in-house teams to generate and revise figures quickly. The tool is suitable for a range of use cases, including assembly instructions, quick-start guides, troubleshooting diagrams, maintenance procedures, medical device IFUs, and technical illustrations such as exploded views.

The service offers a free tier, providing 10 credits on sign-up and an additional 10 credits daily, with the ability to upload reference images, keep project history, and export PNG outputs. SVG export is limited on the free plan. Paid plans are available for users who require more frequent or advanced usage. ManualFig is positioned within the class of instruction manual and assembly illustration generators.