You can allow users to annotate images in two different ways:
1. Annotating attachments on the Form
This is the easiest option, especially if you need to share more data with your users than just the image itself. Here's how to set this up:
Navigate to your attachment field's settings
Go to the Upload Settings section
Set the Field Mode to Image Annotation
When this mode is used, users can annotate existing image files by drawing, adding comments, highlighting parts of the image etc. The user would need to select the file from the attachment field and then select Annotate. Once they have made their annotations, the file is saved using the checkmark icon in the top right corner.
2. Annotate Image Automation
You can use our Annotate Image automation to to allow users to annotate images stored in your Airtable records. The automation is best if all you need to share with the user is the actual image. Here's how:
Select the Source Attachment Field — the attachment field containing the images you want users to annotate.
Select the Destination Attachment Field — the attachment field where annotated images will be saved.
Optional: Enable Comments — When this is enabled users can also submit a text comment along with the image. The user can enter the comment after confirming the annotation. The comment will be stored to the Comments Field.
Custom Instructions — Use this setting to add instructions to the top of the annotation page.
Copy the Annotation URL and create a formula or button field with it in your table. This will generate a unique link for each record to annotate the file in the configured attachment field. Share this with your users, as needed.