Photo annotation allows you to draw or add text directly onto a photo. Annotations are available from inspections, work orders, and project tasks.
Originals are preserved
Annotating a photo creates a duplicate; it will not affect the original photo.
Reporting
Both the annotated photos and the original photos will appear in your inspection reports.
Accessing the annotation tool from an inspection
1Open the camera on an item
Open an inspection and tap the camera icon on an inspection item.
2Take or select a photo
Take a new photo or tap an existing photo thumbnail to open the gallery.
3Open full screen
Tap a photo in the gallery to open it full screen and begin annotating.
Accessing the annotation tool from a work order or project task
1Open the Photos tab
Open a work order or project task and tap Photos in the tab navigation.
2Select or add a photo
Tap an existing photo, or tap Add a Photo or Document to take a new photo.
3Open full screen
Tap the photo to open it full screen and begin annotating.
Tip
Viewing and annotating works the same way as it does in inspections.
Using the annotation tools
When you tap a photo in the gallery, it opens full screen with an annotation toolbar located above the image.
- Pencil icon: Draw a shape or add text.
- Circle icon: Change the color of any text or shape that you add.
- Paint brush icon: Change the thickness of any line or shape that you add.
- Backwards arrow icon: Undo your last action.
- X icon: Clear all changes.
Saving and exiting
Once you have finished marking up the photo, save your work before leaving the screen.
- To save: Tap the save icon in the top right corner.
- To exit: Tap the back arrow at the top left. If you have unsaved changes, you will be prompted to either save or discard them.
Don't lose your markup
The X icon clears all changes. If you exit with unsaved changes, you will be prompted to save or discard — tap the save icon first to keep your annotations.
Frequently asked questions
Will annotating change my original photo?
No. Annotating a photo creates a duplicate, so the original photo is unchanged.
Which photos show up in reports?
Both the annotated photo and the original photo appear in your inspection reports.
How do I undo a mistake?
Tap the backwards arrow icon to undo your last action, or the X icon to clear all changes.