Image AnnotatorEverything stays in your browser

Create annotations on an image

Improve your images with our free online photo annotation tool

or drag and drop an image here

Supports PNG, JPG and WEBP images

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Online Image Annotator Fast Browser Editing PNG + JPG Export

Annotate Images, Explain Ideas Visually and Export in Seconds

UtilityGlen's free online image annotator gives you a fast way to draw on images, mark screenshots, add text, place arrows and badges, highlight important details, blur sensitive areas, crop images, rotate or flip them, and export the finished result as PNG or JPG.

Whether you are explaining a bug, reviewing a design, creating a tutorial, documenting a process, giving visual feedback, or preparing a marked-up image for a report, you can do it directly in your browser without installing a separate desktop image editor.

Draw & highlight Text, shapes & arrows Blur & crop PNG & JPG export
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Everything you need to mark up an image

More than a drawing tool. A complete visual annotation workspace.

Use simple annotation tools when you need speed, or combine multiple tools when a screenshot or image needs a detailed visual explanation.

Draw Directly on Images

Use the pencil tool to circle details, sketch corrections, underline areas, or add freehand notes directly over your image.

Freehand drawing Multiple colors Adjustable thickness

Point Exactly Where You Mean

Add clear directional arrows when a visual explanation needs an unmistakable focal point.

Blur Sensitive Information

Hide names, email addresses, account details, private messages, or other information before sharing a screenshot or image.

Keep private details out of sight
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Add Clear Text Labels

Add captions, comments, short instructions, labels, and callouts exactly where they belong.

Outline Areas with Shapes

Draw squares, rounded rectangles, circles, and lines to frame the exact area you want viewers to notice.

Highlight Without Hiding Content

Emphasize text, objects, interface controls, or important image details while keeping the original content visible.

Visual stamps

Add Badges That Communicate at a Glance

Drop recognizable status symbols onto an image or drag a badge to create a directional marker. Great for reviews, approvals, corrections, questions, warnings, and visual feedback.

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Rotate, Flip & Crop

Correct image orientation, mirror the image horizontally or vertically, and crop away unnecessary areas before exporting your final annotation.

How it works

From image to annotated result in four steps.

No complicated project setup. Open an image, mark what matters, make adjustments, and export the finished version.

1

Open an Image

Choose, drag and drop, or paste an image.

2

Annotate It

Draw, highlight, label, point, blur, or stamp.

3

Fine-Tune

Move annotations, resize, rotate, flip, crop, undo.

4

Export

Save your finished image as PNG or JPG.

Useful in more situations than you might expect

What Can You Use an Online Image Annotator For?

Image annotation is useful anywhere a visual explanation is faster than writing a long paragraph.

Bug Reports & Technical Support

Mark buttons, error messages, broken layouts, and interface problems so developers or support teams can immediately see the issue.

Design Review & Feedback

Add arrows, circles, labels, and approval badges when reviewing mockups, layouts, graphics, or website screenshots.

Tutorials & Training Material

Turn ordinary screenshots into easy-to-follow visual instructions for tutorials, documentation, onboarding, and training.

Visual Communication

Explain exactly what you mean in chats, emails, project updates, presentations, and collaborative discussions.

Screenshot Privacy

Blur personal information or sensitive interface details before sending screenshots to other people.

QA, Reviews & Approvals

Use checks, X marks, questions, warnings, and hearts to make visual review statuses instantly understandable.

Built for fast image markup without unnecessary complexity

The editor combines common screenshot annotation tools in one focused workspace, so you can move from opening an image to sharing an annotated result quickly.

Pencil Text Highlight Shapes Arrows Badges Blur Crop Rotate Flip PNG JPG

Image Annotator FAQ

Quick answers about using UtilityGlen to annotate screenshots and images online.

What is an online image annotator?

An online image annotator is a browser-based tool for adding visual information to an image. You can draw, highlight, add text, place arrows or shapes, obscure sensitive areas, and export the marked-up image for sharing.

Can I annotate screenshots?

Yes. Screenshots are one of the most common uses for the tool. Open or paste a screenshot, then add arrows, labels, highlights, badges, drawings, shapes, or blur effects before exporting it.

Can I blur private information in an image?

Yes. Use the Blur tool to cover areas containing names, addresses, messages, numbers, or other information you do not want visible in the shared image.

What annotation tools are included?

The editor includes freehand drawing, text, highlighting, rectangles, rounded rectangles, circles, lines, arrows, visual badges, blur, crop, rotate, flip, color controls, thickness controls, undo, redo, and object deletion.

Can I export annotated images as PNG or JPG?

Yes. When your annotations are finished, you can export the completed image as either a PNG or JPG file.

Do I need to install image editing software?

No. UtilityGlen's image annotation workspace runs in a modern web browser, making it useful when you need quick screenshot markup without opening a full desktop graphics application.

Can I move annotations after creating them?

Many annotations remain editable after creation, allowing you to select, reposition, resize, or delete them as you refine your image.

Who is this image annotation tool useful for?

It can be useful for developers, designers, teachers, students, technical support teams, QA testers, marketers, content creators, project managers, documentation writers, and anyone who needs to explain something visually.
Screenshot annotation made simple

Turn a plain image into a clear visual explanation.

Draw attention to important details, add context, protect sensitive information, and export a finished image that communicates your point without unnecessary back-and-forth.

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