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Annotating images before sending

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Workly includes a built-in image annotation editor that lets you draw, add text, and crop images before sending them. This is useful for highlighting specific areas, adding notes, or marking up designs.

Open the annotation editor

When you upload an image in chat, the annotation editor opens automatically. You can edit the image before sending it.

Annotation tools

  • Draw — Free-hand drawing tool to circle, underline, or mark up areas of the image
  • Text — Add text labels and notes anywhere on the image
  • Crop — Crop the image to focus on a specific area
  • Undo — Undo the last annotation action

Colour options

Choose from multiple colours for your drawings and text: white, red, green, blue, yellow, magenta, cyan, and black.

Send the annotated image

After annotating, click Send to share the image with your annotations. The recipient sees the final annotated version.

Multiple images

When uploading multiple images at once, you can annotate each one individually before sending the batch.

Frequently asked questions

Can I draw on images before sending them in Workly?

Yes, when you upload an image in chat, the annotation editor opens. Use the draw tool to mark up areas, add text labels, or crop the image before sending.

What annotation tools are available?

Workly’s image editor includes free-hand drawing, text labels, cropping, and undo. You can choose from 8 colours for your annotations.