Colors & Styling
Five annotation colors with a suggested use for each, plus stroke width, fill toggle, opacity, font size, and text alignment across every markup tool.
Last updated: April 18, 2026
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Annotation colors
Five colors are available for all annotation types:
| Color | Best used for |
|---|---|
| Red | Defects, damage, urgent issues, safety concerns |
| Yellow | Warnings, areas needing attention, caution notes |
| Blue | Informational callouts, reference markers, dimensions |
| Green | Passing items, approved areas, completed work |
| Black | General 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.
Drawing Tools
Selection, line, arrow, rectangle, circle, and text, each with a keyboard shortcut and guidance on when to reach for it while annotating a field photo.
Keyboard Shortcuts
V, L, A, R, O, and T switch tools without leaving the canvas, and Ctrl+Z and Ctrl+Y step through the full undo history while you annotate a photo.