iMark · Image Annotation Tool Hack 1.16 + Redeem Codes

Okay, that headline is a little over the top, but for years, I’ve been searching in vein for a serious, functional image-markup app. I stumbled upon this one by accident. Now I finally have something that does what I need.

I primarily use it for annotating screenshots so I can communicate UX/UI issues to iOS software developers. Not only is it easy to add arrows, callouts, etc., but I’m provided with the ability to manage these elements as *layers*, so I can move them in front or behind of each other as I mark things up. I’ve never seen an iOS that does this, but it is important when doing things on a relatively tiny screen.

I also love the “frames” that let me surround my screenshots with an image of an iPhone or other mobile device. To someone viewing my output, this immediately communicates that my content came from such a device.

The app has other uses too, such as for creating quick collages, e.g., a of a group of photographs arranged in a grid.

I do have a few quibbles, but most are probably because the app was developed in China mostly for users in that market. I, on the other hand, am a sheltered American Anglophone. :-)

Two things I love about this app:

1. It’s fast and full of features, so I can quickly open a photo, add some arrows and labels, and export at a different size or format in minutes.

2. There’s no stupid subscription to deal with.

I discovered that if you tap the little Totoro-looking character at the bottom of the interface (with the three dots over its head), you can access a special screen where you can show support by paying a “donation”. I’m not a shill and don’t know the developers, I just genuinely love this app. And I only bring it up because it’s not in the regular settings section, so it’s easy to miss. I personally prefer this sort of approach over forced subscriptions because those who can afford a token payment can participate, while everyone who can’t afford it can still take advantage of an excellent app. Hopefully everyone wins.

Anyway, great app! 🙏

I wish I’d known about this app long ago! I used Skitch for years, but Skitch had limited features. This app does so many more cool things! All different kinds of arrows, text, shapes, magnifiers, with all kinds of customizable options. You can even save your image in a realistic-looking mock-up of a phone or tablet screen if you want. And it’s free! Please donate to the developer if you can, they deserve it.

I wish they had tutorials or videos. There is a lot I don't understand. There are many things to like but also some things are difficult. I could not form the life of me find the delete and undo buttons. My grandson showed them to me!! They are white and the same color of the app background, with off white lines so very visible. There needs to be a high contrast option or something for users who rely on accessibilty.
The circles I made have very thick lines. I would like them thinner. I am sure there is way to do that. Still trying to find the help menu. I found the heart and that let me rate it.

this app is all in One app. i use this app for my job like marine engineering industry. it is very useful for preparing Damage report or repair list. take a picture and annotate damage point to make a repair list. other party easily find out location of damge. It is awesome
thanks

Easy to use the basics of the program. I need to figure out if the text size can be changed.

When using the text window on a picture the keyboard automatically engages thus obscuring that portion of the picture one needs to be able to see the text in order to type. Especially at or below 1/3 of the iPhone screen in either portrait or landscape mode.

This app is very versatile. It can do nearly everything I’ve seen in similar apps (like Annotable) and more.

However, there are three key features it doesn’t have currently:

❌ All saves photos get branded with iMark. There’s no ability to pay anything for a premium version to remove this branded logo. If you want to remove it, you can do so in Photoshop. But if you’re in Photoshop, why didn’t you just mark up your photo there?

❌ No ability to adjust the opacity of your colors.

❌ No “Fill color” option for the shapes. They’re just outlines.

I needed an image annotation app for work and this is exactly what I was looking for. The tools are perfect and flexible. I especially love the text you can add to the ends of arrows.

The watermark used to be small but after recent update it becomes HUGE, what makes it even worse is that the watermark is not removable, no matter you pay for it or not. Switching to other apps after years of use. Disappointed.