Learn how to use Markup tools in Mac's Preview and Photos apps to annotate, highlight, add shapes, or draw on images without needing third-party apps.
How to mark up and annotate Photos on Mac
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How to combine and break up shapes in Pages, Numbers, and Keynote
Learn how to merge multiple shapes into one or break up a complex shape into individual parts in Apple Pages, Numbers, and Keynote apps on your Mac, iPad, and iPhone.
How to fill shape with color, gradient, or image in Pages, Numbers, and Keynote
Learn how to fill shapes with specific colors, nifty gradients, or photos in the Pages, Numbers, and Keynote apps on Mac, iPhone, and iPad to make them more meaningful or beautify their appearance.
How to watermark documents in Apple Pages on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Learn how to watermark your documents in Apple's Pages app on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac with custom text like "confidential" or an image like a brand logo.
How to add a shadow or reflection to an object in Pages, Numbers, and Keynote
Learn how to add a shadow effect or reflection to a photo, text box, or shape in Pages, Numbers, or Keynote on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
How to change a photo color and size using Preview on Mac
Learn how to adjust a photo's color, contrast, saturation, sharpness, size, resolution, and more using the built-in Preview app on your Mac.
How to add a mask, loupe, and speech bubble to an image using Preview on Mac
Learn how to add a mask, speech bubble, or magnify a part of a photo or screenshot using the built-in Apple Preview app on Mac.
How to insert and annotate images in TextEdit on Mac
Learn how to add, edit, and annotate images within Apple's built-in TextEdit app on your Mac to liven up rich text document with some visuals.
How to remove metadata from photos on Mac
Check out these three quick ways to get rid of image metadata on your Mac to boost your privacy.
How to add a signature in Apple Pages documents on Mac, iPhone, and iPad
Learn how to add a signature to your document in the Apple Pages app on your Mac, iPad, and iPhone to sign it digitally, giving your approval, authorization, or legal validation.
How to quickly search for images, attachments, and scans in Apple Notes
Learn how to search for images and scans in the Notes app on iPhone and iPad to quickly find a photo or a document you’ve attached to a note.
How to use the Ken Burns effect in iMovie
Learn how to add the Ken Burns effect to your images and video clips in iMovie to make them appear as though the camera is moving or zooming in and out, creating a beautiful cinematic effect.