Documentation
Spark Tray user guide
Everything you need to install, use, and troubleshoot Spark Tray — the free, local-first Windows utility belt. Search the manual or browse by section below.
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Getting started
Getting startedSystem requirements, installing, and the first-launch welcome screen.The interface & system trayThe main window, the sidebar, and the system-tray menu.The Job QueueHow downloads and conversions run as background jobs.Where your files are savedThe shared output folder and per-utility subfolders.
Utilities
Video DownloaderDownload video or audio from a link, with quality and subtitle options.Bulk DownloaderQueue a whole list of direct file links at once.Background RemoverTurn any photo into a clean transparent-PNG cutout.TranscriberSpeech in, timestamped transcript out — entirely on your device.Audio ExtractorTurn a video into an MP3, or lift the audio out of any clip.
Configuration
SettingsEvery preference and per-utility default, section by section.UpdatesAutomatic app updates, release channels, and the download engine.The bandwidth exchangeHow Spark Tray stays free — what's shared, and what's never shared.Privacy & diagnosticsLocal-first processing and optional, anonymous diagnostics.
Help & reference
TroubleshootingFixes for downloads, transcription, jobs, and the app window.Frequently asked questionsQuick answers to the questions people ask most.Accessibility & keyboard useKeyboard navigation, screen-reader support, and readable status.GlossaryPlain-language definitions of the terms used across Spark Tray.
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