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Image Annotator

Annotate screenshots - arrows, text, blur, highlights, numbered steps, freehand. Copy or download.

Your files stay on your device - processed locally via WebAssembly, never uploaded

Drop image, paste with Ctrl+V

Or use the screen capture button

Tip: paste a screenshot directly with Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac), or capture your screen with the button.
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About Image Annotator

Last updated: May 2026

OptiPix Image Annotator is the screenshot markup tool you've been missing - paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V, draw arrows and rectangles, add text callouts, place numbered step markers, blur sensitive info like emails and passwords, then copy the result back to your clipboard for instant pasting into Slack, Jira, or email. Tools include arrow, line, rectangle (outlined or filled), ellipse/circle, freehand pen, text callout, numbered step markers, semi-transparent highlight, blur/pixelate region, and crop. Each shape supports color, thickness, fill opacity, and font size. Select any annotation to move, resize, or delete it. Undo / redo via Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Shift+Z. The 'Capture Screen' button uses getDisplayMedia to grab a screen, tab, or window. Output to PNG or JPEG, or copy directly to the clipboard. Everything is rendered to a canvas locally - your screenshots never get uploaded.

How It Works

Annotations are stored as a vector list of shapes (arrow, rect, text, etc.) and rendered each frame onto a canvas above the source image. On export, all shapes are flattened into a single PNG/JPEG bitmap that can be copied to the clipboard or downloaded.

Use Cases

  • Create annotated bug reports for engineering teams
  • Mark up design mockups with feedback for designers
  • Build step-by-step tutorials with numbered screenshots
  • Blur sensitive personal info before sharing screenshots publicly
  • Add arrows and text to product screenshots for documentation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I paste a screenshot from the clipboard?
Yes - press Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac) to paste a screenshot directly. Combined with copy-to-clipboard output, you get the fastest screenshot → annotate → paste workflow possible.
How do I blur sensitive info?
Pick the Blur tool and drag a rectangle over the area. The selected pixels are pixelated/blurred so emails, passwords, and personal data are no longer readable in the screenshot.
Can I add numbered step markers?
Yes. The Number tool drops a numbered circle (1, 2, 3…) wherever you click - perfect for step-by-step tutorials and bug reports.
Does this upload my screenshot?
No. All drawing happens on a local canvas. The screen capture API runs entirely in the browser, and copy-to-clipboard never touches a server.
Can I edit annotations after drawing them?
Yes - click any shape to select it, then drag to move, drag handles to resize, or press Delete to remove it.

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