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Annotate screenshots & images on iOS in seconds.
Mark up captures with arrows, text, blur, pixelation, and more, then share right from your iPhone or iPad. From the same independent developer as Dropshare for macOS and iOS.
How Annotate works
Open it
Start from Photos, Files, the clipboard, or a blank canvas - or pick an iOS device preset to mock up against.
Mark it up
Highlight what matters, redact what doesn't, and frame it beautifully with 16 focused tools.
Share it
Export as PNG, JPEG, or HEIC and send straight from the share sheet - or upload with Dropshare.
See Annotate in action
Open an image, highlight what matters, redact what doesn't, and export in seconds. Designed for quick support screenshots, feedback, and polished visuals on the go.
Tap any screen to explore in full size.
Everything you need for
quick markup
Annotate is focused on fast, polished markup, whether you're redacting sensitive info or highlighting UI details.
Start from anywhere
Open from Photos, Files, the clipboard, or a blank canvas - or pick an iOS device preset like iPhone 17 or iPad Pro to mock up against the right size.
16 tools, ready to go
Crop, Blur, Pixelate, Text, Number, Stamp, Rect, Oval, Arrow, Pen, Marker, Loupe, Highlight, Watermark, Backdrop, and Image - clean shapes, plus freehand pen and marker for natural strokes.
Text that fits your layout
Choose font, size, and alignment, and add an optional background pill so labels read clearly on any image.
Number badges & SF Symbols
Drop numbered badges to walk through a flow, or search the full SF Symbols library and stamp the right icon onto your image.
Blur, pixelate & loupe
Hide sensitive content with blur or pixelation, or call attention with a magnifying loupe - ideal for support screenshots and bug reports.
Highlight tool
Spotlight exactly what matters - highlight a specific part of the image and dim out the rest so the eye goes straight to the point.
Full style control
Tune stroke width, fill, outlines, shadow, and opacity, and pick from configurable arrowheads to match the look you want.
∞ Layers
Every annotation lives on its own layer. Select, reorder, and delete without disturbing anything else on the canvas.
Helpful extras
Snapping keeps shapes neatly aligned, undo and redo are always one tap away, and you can zoom to fit or 100% in an instant.
Apple Pencil ready
Palm rejection kicks in automatically so the Pencil draws while your fingers still pan and pinch - no mode toggling required.
Grow the canvas
Add space on any edge to make room for callouts, shapes, or extra commentary without cropping into the original image.
Backdrops & framing
Frame your screenshot with gradients or solid colors, and choose whether the backdrop pads the canvas or fits inside it for presentation-ready exports.
Watermarks
Stamp your images with a watermark to mark ownership or brand your screenshots before you share them.
Shortcuts.app integration
Automate your markup with Apple Shortcuts - add pixelation and backdrops to images right from the Shortcuts app, no manual editing required.
Export & share fast
Save as PNG, JPEG, or HEIC and send via the share sheet. If you use Dropshare, pick it there to upload and copy a link in one step.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Annotate free?
Annotate is free to download and includes five free annotated image exports. A one-time $8.99 purchase unlocks unlimited exports, with no subscription.
Does Annotate work on iPad?
Yes. Annotate is a universal app for iPhone and iPad, and it runs on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 or later.
What image formats can Annotate export?
You can export annotated images as PNG, JPEG, or HEIC and share them straight from the iOS share sheet.
Does Annotate need an internet connection?
No. All markup happens on your device and no account is required. A connection is only needed if you choose to upload a result with Dropshare.
Does Annotate support Apple Pencil?
Yes. Apple Pencil is fully supported, and automatic palm rejection lets you draw while your fingers still pan and zoom.
How is Annotate different from the built-in iOS Markup?
Annotate adds tools iOS Markup lacks, including blur and pixelate for redaction, a magnifier loupe, numbered badges and SF Symbols, watermarks, backdrops, unlimited layers, full style control, and Apple Shortcuts automation.
Capture, mark up, and share
without breaking your flow.
Download Annotate for iPhone, iPad & Vision Pro.
