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Properties
Layers
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Image Annotator - Help
Workflow
1 · Open image→
2 · Pick a tool→
3 · Draw / annotate→
4 · Export PNG
Drag & Dropor
Open buttonor
Ctrl+V to paste
Tools
VSelect / Move
Click to select, drag to move. Shift+click for multi-select. Drag on empty area for rubber-band selection. Double-click text to edit it.
CCrop
Drag to define the area. Use handles to adjust. Apply to confirm, Cancel to discard.
MFree marker
Hold and drag to draw. Each stroke is a separate layer. Set colour and width in Properties.
LStraight line
Drag between two points. ⇧ Shift constrains to 45° increments (horizontal, vertical, perfect diagonal).
PPolygon
Click to add each vertex. To close: click the first point (green circle), double-click, or press Enter. Esc cancels.
RRectangle
Drag to draw. ⇧ Shift forces a perfect square. 8 handles to resize after creation.
EEllipse / Circle
Drag to draw. ⇧ Shift forces a perfect circle. 8 handles to resize after creation.
TText
Click to place, type, Enter to confirm. Double-click existing text to edit. Font, size and colour in Properties.
BNumbered badge
Click to place badges with automatic sequential numbering. Great for legends and step-by-step instructions.
IMGImage layer
With a base image open, any pasted or dropped image becomes a movable layer with 8 resize handles. Opacity and aspect lock in Properties.
Shift key
Rect / Ellipse - drawForces perfect square / circle
Rect / Ellipse - resizeKeeps square / circular shape
Line - drawSnaps to 0°, 45°, 90°, 135°…
Image layer - resizePreserves original aspect ratio
Press / release ShiftPreview updates instantly
Keyboard shortcuts
CtrlZ
Undo
CtrlY
Redo
Del
Delete selected
CtrlV
Paste image
V
Select
C
Crop
M
Marker
L
Line
P
Polygon
R
Rectangle
E
Ellipse
T
Text
B
Badge
Enter
Close polygon
Esc
Cancel polygon / close help
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Export
- Copy PNG - copies the flattened canvas to the clipboard (requires HTTPS and clipboard permission).
- Download PNG - saves all layers merged onto the base image.
- Paste image - uses the Clipboard API if available; otherwise prompts Ctrl+V.
- Annotations are not embedded in the original file - always export before closing the page.
Resize Canvas
Original: 0 × 0 px
Presets:
New Canvas
Presets:
Background