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Annotate Images Online for Free – Highlight Text in Pictures with AI

With dozens of tools and an innovative AI assistant, easily annotate images and highlight text in pictures for free. It's perfect for Instagram stories, marketing materials, and more!

Annotate Images Online for Free – Highlight Text in Pictures with AI
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Countless Image Annotation & Markup Tools to Highlight Key Details

Countless Image Annotation & Markup Tools to Highlight Key Details

Let your readers know what exactly to focus on with image labeling by using insMind's picture annotation tools. From underlines, dotted lines, wavy lines, highlights, circles, stamps, and more, everyone and anyone can highlight important information.


There's always something for any task with personalization options such as different colors for picture annotation and brush thickness adjustment. Not to mention, highlighting text in pictures can be done by everyone and anyone. Simply upload your photo, add the text, choose your desired markup tool, and you're done!

Let AI Automatically Highlight Text in Your Pictures

Let AI Automatically Highlight Text in Your Pictures

Unlike common picture annotation tools, insMind supports users with an advanced AI feature that adds comfort and efficiency to your workflow. You no longer need to manually select or annotate text—our AI can identify and highlight key information with just one click. Save time while improving your image quality at the same time.


It's a smart solution that you rarely see online. It's especially useful for professionals who work in fast-paced environments who need to annotate images quickly without having to sacrifice quality and precision.

Markup Photos with Custom Stickers, Labels, and Text

Markup Photos with Custom Stickers, Labels, and Text

Using our extensive library of stickers, labels, and customizable text, you can make your images stand out. From playful stickers to professional labels, we offer endless possibilities to help you express yourself and clearly convey your message to clients or readers.


Additionally, our resource library includes 3D text art styles, curved text, and special fonts and effects. Content creators, marketers, and anyone else can create visually compelling images using insMind's picture annotation tool.

Make Your Social Media Posts Stand Out with Our AI Cover Generator

Make Your Social Media Posts Stand Out with Our AI Cover Generator

Are your Instagram, Pinterest, or Facebook posts struggling to get views and engagement? Highlight key details and make your message stand out with our powerful markup tools. Add stickers, backgrounds, and labels to personalize your images and capture attention instantly.


Take it a step further with our AI-powered RedNote Cover feature. In just one click, you can generate bold, eye-catching covers that boost your brand’s visibility and make your content unforgettable.

Simplify Learning with Advanced Picture Markup & Note-Taking Tools

Simplify Learning with Advanced Picture Markup & Note-Taking Tools

Learn faster and more effectively by adding notes and highlights to your educational materials, such as knowledge boards and mind maps. insMind's photo annotation tool simplifies the process, enhancing both comprehension and learning retention.


By annotating travel plans, calendars, books, and more, you can focus on key details that matter, making your study or research sessions more efficient. Best of all, you can embrace a smarter way of learning—without spending a single dollar.

Discover More Photo Annotation Features

How to Annotate an Image Online for Free

Upload Your Photo or Pick a Template

To start, click the 'Upload a photo' button. This will allow you to select the image you want to annotate. Alternatively, you can also pick a template in the workspace as insMind offers countless templates that you can use to create stunning covers, banners, ad designs, and more.

Select Your Desired Text

After uploading your photo, click the 'Text' button on the left toolbar to add text. Then, select the text you want to highlight.

Highlight the Text

Once you've chosen the text, the 'Highlight' tool will appear on the right-hand side of the toolbar. After clicking on it, you'll have access to a variety of markup tools to choose from, including underlines, dotted lines, wavy lines, highlights, circles, stickers, and more. Select the tool that best suits your needs. insMind will automatically apply it to your text, and you can adjust its thickness, style, and color to your liking. Additionally, you can click on 'AI Highlights,' allowing insMind's advanced AI assistant to take over and automatically identify and highlight important information for you. This process takes less than a minute, and all you have to do is sit back and relax.

Download Your New Photo

Now that you have finished annotating your image and are satisfied with the result, click the 'Download' button. This will save the picture to your device and you're done!

The Best Photo Annotation and Markup Tools for Any Task

Whether you want to mark up details, create eye-catching social media posts, or add notes, insMind's annotation tool offers extensive features to handle any task effortlessly.

<p>Highlight&nbsp;Text&nbsp;in&nbsp;Xiaohongshu&nbsp;Cover</p>

Highlight Text in Xiaohongshu Cover

With millions of users on Xiaohongshu, you always need to stand out. With our tool, you can add annotations to your Xiaohongshu cover, adding a sense of personalization to your cover.

<p>Add&nbsp;Notes&nbsp;to&nbsp;Mindmap&nbsp;Pictures</p>

Add Notes to Mindmap Pictures

Add notes directly to your mind maps, highlight key information, and avoid getting overwhelmed by unnecessary details. With our AI assistant, you can emphasize important content instantly, making it easy to share with clients and colleagues.

<p>Markup&nbsp;Quick&nbsp;Facts</p>

Markup Quick Facts

When reading and studying, it's essential to markup facts that provide the most value. With resources such as stickers, labels, and text, you won't need to waste time finding details. Instead, your learning process becomes faster and more efficient.

We Support All Kinds of Markup Tools

Line

Line


Circle

Circle


Highlight

Highlight


Rectangle

Rectangle


Strikethrough

Strikethrough


Squiggly Line

Squiggly Line


Dotted

Dotted


Sticker

Sticker


Why Choose insMind's Photo Annotator?

Various Markup Tools

Various Markup Tools

insMind provides numerous high-quality markup tools that you can use to annotate images. These range from lines, highlights, and circles, all the way to stickers, labels, texts, and more!

Flexible Thickness & Color Palette

Flexible Thickness & Color Palette

You can easily adjust the thickness and color palette of your annotations and markups, allowing for more personalized designs.

AI Annotations

AI Annotations

One of insMind's most unique features is its AI assistant, which helps you annotate photos automatically in seconds—eliminating the need for manual work.

FAQs About Picture Annotation & Image Labeling

What is image annotation?

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To make it simple, image annotation is the process where you label or mark up an image for a specific reason. These may be to add additional information, highlight key facts, or enhance the design of the image itself. The user may add stickers, labels, text, underlines, highlights, and more to achieve their desired result.

How do you annotate a photo with insMind?

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To annotate a photo using insMind, simply upload your image to the platform. Next, select the text you want to annotate. Then, choose the 'Highlight' tool and pick from options like circle, Bg, line, dot, etc. Your text will be highlighted immediately.

What are the benefits of annotating an image?

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There are several benefits when it comes to annotating an image. It can enhance team/client communication, make it easier for you to study by highlighting key information, and even can help in organizing large amounts of data. Yet perhaps one of its most underrated benefits is that it can help social media designs like Pinterest and Instagram covers stand out.

Can AI help me annotate images?

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Yes, you can highlight text in pictures automatically with the help of insMind's revolutionary AI technology. All you have to do is upload your photo, select the "AI Highlights" tool, and let AI do the work for you.

Is insMind's picture annotator free to use?

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Absolutely! insMind's picture annotator is free to use. In the free version, you can download your final images in low quality at no cost. However, if you want to download higher-quality images without watermarks, you have the option to upgrade to the cost-effective Pro version.

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