Sign documents, add text to images and more with one of the iPhone's most powerful built-in features

With each new iPhone model, you typically get more storage, a better camera, a faster processor, and new or improved features. Sometimes certain features are dropped as new models and updates are released. This could be a response to low interest or to make room for new features.

In some cases, the reasons for elimination are unknown. This happened with the iPhone 13, which is missing something people found helpful in its predecessors. Tap or click here to find out what was dropped and why it may not return.

Markup was introduced with iOS 10, giving iPhone users more incredible photo editing abilities. With Markup, you can edit screenshots and photos, add signatures to PDFs or other documents, add text and draw on images. Let’s dive deeper into this helpful tool.

Drawing with Markup

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You can draw on any image on your phone to highlight a feature, add information or make it more entertaining to share with others. Here’s how:

  • Open a photo and tap Edit, then the Markup button in the top-right of your screen. It looks like a pencil inside a circle. You can do the same with the contents of your File app.
  • Select a tool such as the pen, highlighter or pencil and draw away.
  • Once you’ve made changes, tap Done, then tap Done again.

Add shapes and more with Markup

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You can add text, shapes and signatures to your photos.

  • Open a photo and tap Edit, then the Markup button in the top-right of your screen. It looks like a pencil inside a circle. You can do the same with the contents of your File app.
  • Tap the Plus button to add a Description, Text or Signature. Use Magnifier to zoom in. (NOTE: Keep reading for instructions on adding text or a signature.)
  • Once you’ve made your changes, tap Done, then tap Done again.

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