# Annotate: Screenshot Markup — Blur, Arrows, Crop & Draw Fast

> Screenshot and image markup tool with extensive annotation and editing features. (iPhone/iPad app by Timo Josten.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annotate-screenshot-markup/id6766071404 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Timo Josten](https://appshunter.io/developer/521476774)
- Category: Productivity, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.2 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 23 more
- Released: 2026-05-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annotate-screenshot-markup/id6766071404/reviews.md

## What is Annotate?

Annotate helps you quickly mark up screenshots and images with clean, readable shapes and text - built for fast, polished results on iPhone and iPad.

• 17 tools: Crop, Blur, Pixelate, Text, Number, Stamp, Rect, Oval, Arrow, Pen, Marker, Highlight, Loupe, Backdrop, Image, GIF, Watermark
• Clean shapes and highlights, plus freehand pen and marker
• Animated GIFs - bring your screenshots to life: search KLIPY right in the editor, drop a GIF on the canvas, and your export turns into a video. Powered by KLIPY
• Text with font, size, alignment, and optional background
• Number badges and SF Symbols stamps (with search)
• Blur or pixelate areas, and use a loupe to magnify details
• Auto-Redact: detect and hide sensitive info in one tap - credit cards, phone numbers, emails, license plates, and faces
• Full control over style: stroke width, fill, outlines, shadow, opacity, configurable arrowheads, and more
• Free rotation - turn shapes, text, stamps, images, GIFs, and more to any angle with a precision dial
• ∞ Layers: one layer per annotation - select, reorder, and delete
• Helpful extras: snapping for neat alignment, undo/redo, zoom to fit/100%
• Apple Pencil ready - palm rejection kicks in automatically so the Pencil draws while your fingers still pan and pinch
• Grow the canvas - add space on any edge to make room for callouts and shapes
• Backdrop styles - frame your screenshot with gradients or solid colors, and choose whether the backdrop pads the canvas or fits inside it
• Watermark - add text or a logo across the whole image (tiled) or in a corner to brand and protect your work
• Templates - save a set of annotations, backdrop, and watermark, then reapply them to any image; positions adapt to the new aspect ratio
• Start from Photos, Files, clipboard, or a blank canvas - or pick an iOS device preset (iPhone 17, iPad Pro, etc.)
• Export and share fast (PNG, JPEG, or HEIC)
• Shortcuts - run Auto-Redact and Framing from the Shortcuts app, Spotlight, and Siri

Test free for the first 5 annotated images.

Annotate is brought to you by the developer of Dropshare - the file sharing app for macOS and iOS.

## Key features

- 17 annotation tools
- Animated GIF support
- Auto-Redact sensitive info
- Customizable styles and layers
- Templates for quick reuse
- Apple Pencil support
- Shortcuts integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $8.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Annotate

### What is Annotate's free trial period?

You can test Annotate for free for the first five annotated images. After this trial, you can continue to use the app with its in-app purchase options.

### Does Annotate have ads?

No, Annotate does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for enhanced functionality.

### What devices does Annotate support?

Annotate is available for iPhone and iPad, offering a seamless experience across Apple's mobile platforms.

### How often is Annotate updated?

The latest version, 1.7.1, was released on July 1, 2026, indicating recent and ongoing development. Users can expect regular updates for new features and improvements.

### What annotation tools are available in Annotate?

Annotate offers 17 tools including crop, blur, pixelate, text, number stamps, shapes, pen, marker, highlight, loupe, backdrop, image, GIF, and watermark.

### Can Annotate automatically hide sensitive information?

Yes, Annotate features an Auto-Redact function that can detect and hide sensitive information like credit cards, phone numbers, emails, license plates, and faces in a single tap.

### Does Annotate work with Apple Pencil?

Yes, Annotate is Apple Pencil ready, with automatic palm rejection ensuring a smooth drawing experience while allowing finger gestures for panning and pinching.

### What file formats can Annotate export to?

Annotate allows fast export and sharing of your annotated images in PNG, JPEG, or HEIC formats.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.10 — 2026-08-17

• Magnify tool: the connecting line between the lens and the magnified area can now be hidden

### 1.9 — 2026-07-17

• The Magnify tool can now use a rounded rectangle, not just a circle

### 1.8 — 2026-07-17

• Added option to crop images added with the Image Tool

### 1.7.1 — 2026-07-01

Hotfix 1.7.1: Remember the Highlight tool's stroke width across sessions

• Added GIFs and stickers
• Added aspect ratio and size lock to the crop tool
• Added a precision loupe to the crop tool
• Added the option to rotate annotations
• Added the option to close and save your canvas without sharing
• Fixed an issue where showing or hiding a sheet could trigger size-to-fit and incorrectly resize the canvas

### 1.7 — 2026-06-28

• Added GIFs and stickers
• Added aspect ratio and size lock to the crop tool
• Added a precision loupe to the crop tool
• Added the option to rotate annotations
• Added the option to close and save your canvas without sharing
• Fixed an issue where showing or hiding a sheet could trigger size-to-fit and incorrectly resize the canvas

## More apps by Timo Josten

- [Dropshare - File Sharing Tool](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropshare-file-sharing-tool/id932316817)
- [Shortshare](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortshare/id1597351303)
- [Pretty Screenshots](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pretty-screenshots/id6446691833)

All apps by Timo Josten: https://appshunter.io/developer/521476774

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