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Highlighter Tool

Image highlighting marks an area with a translucent color.

Image tool workspace

Enable JavaScript to use the processing controls. Tool instructions and limitations are available below.

Understanding highlighter tool

Image highlighting marks an area with a translucent color.

Keep the underlying text readable and use a separate label when color alone would be ambiguous.

A practical workflow

  1. Choose the required source files, if any. Files are handled as stated in the workspace privacy label.
  2. Set the available controls and apply the operation.
  3. Compare the actual output, check its dimensions and download the generated file.

Decisions and limitations

  • Left position (pixels)
  • Top position (pixels)
  • Output width (pixels)
  • Output height (pixels)
  • Primary color
  • Strength (%)

Images up to 16 megapixels and 20 MB. Keep an original copy. Export preserves pixels, not editable layers or original metadata.

Questions about this task

Where do I use the current tool?

Apply the chosen operation locally and download its actual output.

What should I check for highlighter tool?

Keep the underlying text readable and use a separate label when color alone would be ambiguous.

Which settings and formats are confirmed?

PNG. Images up to 16 megapixels and 20 MB. Keep an original copy. Export preserves pixels, not editable layers or original metadata.

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