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Colors & Styling

Customize annotation colors, stroke width, fill, opacity, font size, and text alignment.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Annotation colors

Five colors are available for all annotation types:

ColorBest used for
RedDefects, damage, urgent issues, safety concerns
YellowWarnings, areas needing attention, caution notes
BlueInformational callouts, reference markers, dimensions
GreenPassing items, approved areas, completed work
BlackGeneral notes, labels, neutral annotations

Choose a color from the color picker in the toolbar. The selected color applies to all tools. Lines, arrows, rectangles, circles, and text.

Use consistent colors across your reports to establish a visual language your clients can follow. For example, always use red for defects and green for passing items.

Stroke width

Control the thickness of lines, arrows, and shape outlines. A thicker stroke stands out more on busy photos. A thinner stroke works better for detailed, close-up shots where precision matters.

Fill toggle

Shapes (rectangles and circles) can be drawn as outlines or filled. Toggle fill on to create semi-transparent overlays that highlight a region without fully obscuring it. Toggle fill off for clean outlines.

Opacity

Adjust the transparency of any annotation. Lower opacity creates subtle highlights that let the photo show through. Higher opacity creates bold, attention-grabbing marks.

Font size

Control the size of text labels. Use larger text for headers or primary callouts. Use smaller text for secondary notes or measurements.

Text alignment

Align text labels left, center, or right. Center alignment works well for standalone labels. Left alignment works better for multi-line notes.

Tips

  • Set your preferred defaults before starting annotations. It saves time when marking up multiple photos in a row.
  • Red arrows and circles are the most commonly used combination in inspection reports.
  • Use filled rectangles with low opacity to create highlight zones that draw attention without hiding the photo beneath.

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