How to edit your image and use de-identifying tools

On mobile

How do I use the crop tool?
To crop an image, tap the pencil icon. On the Edit screen, tap Transform. You can tap and hold the frame to drag it around the image. Drag the corners to expand the size of the frame. Use two fingers to stretch the image to zoom in. Select Square to view your image as a square. Tap the checkmark to save your changes or tap X to revert back to your original image. ​

How do I use the draw tool?
To draw on an image, tap the pencil icon. On the Edit screen, tap Brush. Use your finger to draw anywhere on your image. You can select the color you wish to draw with and set the size of your brush. You can undo any drawings you make by tapping the trashcan.

To reinstate any changes you have reverted, or to toggle between changes, tap the Undo or Redo arrows at the bottom right. Tap the checkmark then tap the down arrow to save your image. Tap X to revert back to your original image. ​

How do I use the arrow tool?
To add an arrow to the image, tap the pencil icon. On the Edit screen, tap Sticker. Tap the arrow you want to use. Tap and hold anywhere on the arrow to move it around the screen. Use two fingers to size the arrow up or down. Tap, hold, and spin the arrow icon to change the direction of the arrow. Tap the Undo icon to delete the arrow. Tap Color to change the color of the arrow. Tap Opacity to change the opacity of the arrow. Tap the checkmark at the bottom of the screen to save your change. Then tap the down arrow to save your image. Tap Cancel X to discard changes and revert back to your original image. ​

How do I remove a face block (square box)?
If Figure 1 automatically detects a face in your image, a square will block it. In some cases, the tool can detect a false positive. If you would like to remove the box, tap the pencil icon to enter the Edit screen. Tap the square and then the trashcan icon to remove it. If you would like to resize the box, use two fingers to adjust the size of the square.

On the web

How do I use the crop tool?
Click the pencil icon to navigate to the Edit screen. On the Edit screen, click Crop at the top of the screen. Using your cursor, expand the size of the frame by pulling the corners. Place your cursor anywhere within the frame to move it. Click Done to accept changes or Cancel to revert back to your original image.

How do I use the draw tool?
On the Edit screen, click Markup and then Draw at the top of the screen. Click and hold your cursor down to draw on the image. The size of the draw tool can be adjusted using the style button below the image. The color can be adjusted below the image as well. Click the Done button to save your changes or the Undo arrow to remove what you’ve drawn. You can also add an arrow, a textbox, or shapes to an image from the Markup screen.

How do I remove a face block (square box)?
If Figure 1 automatically detects a face in your image, a square box will block it. In some cases, the tool can detect a false positive. If you would like to remove the box, select the image and click the box to remove it.