In this article, we will guide you through the process of using the photo annotator on your mobile app. Together, we will explore the various icons and their functions, as well as how to add shapes, adjust brightness and rotation, add text boxes, and delete annotations. Let's get started!

Available Icons

First, let's take a moment to explore all the wonderful features available in the camera editor. Refer to the helpful guide below for more details.

Circle	Brightness Down	Red
Square	Brightness Up	Orange
Arrow	Rotate Left	Green
Line	Rotate Right	Blue
Location Tag	Text	White

How to Add a Shape to a Photo

In this section, we will guide you through the simple steps of adding a circle, square, arrow, or line to enhance your photo.

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Open the inspection on the app.
Click "Start" on the report.
Open the section.
Open the item.
Select the comment.
Add your photo using any of the photo options.
After you have added your photo, click the photo icon in the top-right corner of the comment.
Click on the image you want to edit.
Choose which color you want the shape to be.
Select which shape you want to use.
Click on the photo, and then drag and drop your shape.
Once you are finished, click the green checkmark in the bottom right.

How to Adjust the Brightness or Rotate a Photo

In this section, we will guide you through the process of adjusting an image's brightness and rotating it to your desired orientation.

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Open the inspection on the app.
Click "Start" on the report.
Open the section.
Open the item.
Select the comment.
Add your photo using any of the photo options.
After you have added your photo, click the photo icon in the top-right corner of the comment.
Click on the image you want to edit.
Hit the "Brightness" icons to increase or decrease the brightness.
Hit the "Rotation" icons to rotate the image left or right.
Once you are finished, click the green checkmark in the bottom right.

How to Add Text to an Image

Let's explore how we can enhance your photos by adding some text! In this section, we'll guide you step-by-step through the process of incorporating text into your images.

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Open the inspection on the app.
Click "Start" on the report.
Open the section.
Open the item.
Select the comment.
Add your photo using any of the photo options.
After you have added your photo, click the photo icon in the top-right corner of the comment.
Click on the image you want to edit.
Hit the "Textbox" icon in the top right.
Add your text to the text box.
Click "Save."
Click on the text to move, resize, or edit the color.
Once you are finished, click the green checkmark in the bottom right.

How to Delete a Previous Annotation.

Is there a previous shape or annotation that you need to remove? No problem, this section is here to guide you through the process of undoing those previous edits.

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Locate the comment that has the annotated photo.
Click the photo icon in the top-right corner of the comment.
Click on the image you want to edit.
Tap on the shape.
Click the trashcan icon.

FAQ

Can I have the annotation options show up after I take the photo?
Yes! You can turn on auto-annotate within your app settings. This article will walk you through how to turn this option on.
Can I save my annotated images?
Of course! You can save these images to your device by enabling the setting. You can find more details on how to do this in this article.
Do the annotations move when the photo is rotated?
No. The annotations will remain in their same position even if the photo is rotated.
Can I duplicate my annotations?
Unfortunately no. At this time, we do not have the option to duplicate or copy annotations, and they would have to be inputted manually.

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