How to Draw on Photos on iPhone & iPad

Want to customize your photos by drawing on them? We’ll show you how to draw on photos on your iPhone and iPad with Markup.

Why You’ll Love This Tip

• Learn how to draw on pictures on your iPhone or iPad using the Markup feature.
• You can change Markup tools, color, width, opacity, and more to make a dynamic drawing.

How to Draw on Pictures on iPhone & iPad

Want to add a doodle or a couple of handwritten words to a photo on your iPhone or iPad? Here’s how to draw on photos on iPhone with Markup.

1. Open the Photos app.

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2. Tap the photo you want to draw on, then tap the Edit icon.

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3. Tap the Markup icon.

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4. Choose a Markup tool like the pen, highlighter, or pencil.

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5. Tap the color icon.

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6. Tap a color, and use the sliders if you want to change HDR Boost and/or Opacity.

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7. Tap the X when you’ve chosen your color settings. 

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8. Tap the same tool again to change the color opacity and thickness.

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9. Tap the Eraser to erase any parts of your drawing you’re not happy with.

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10. Tap the check mark in the blue circle when you’re finished drawing.

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11. Tap Done.

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That’s how to draw on a photo on your iPhone or iPad using Markup. Next, check out our free Tip of the Day for more great iPhone photo editing tutorials.

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