Free

Image Editor for Scientific Annotation

Prepare and annotate images with layers, drawing tools and adjustments in NotyLab Image Editor before building a figure or continuing your work

The problem it solves

Research images often need labels, arrows, crops, or presentation adjustments before they can explain a result clearly. General-purpose editors can make it harder to keep annotations organized and revisions editable.

Who it is for

  • Researchers preparing annotated images for figures and presentations
  • Students adding explanatory labels to scientific images
  • Teams that need editable layers before passing artwork to NotyFigure

How it works

  1. Open a copy of the source image and choose the required canvas setup.
  2. Add labels, drawings, and visual adjustments on separate layers.
  3. Inspect the image at its intended size, save the editable work, and export the prepared image.

Output you can keep

An annotated, presentation-ready image plus an editable layered project when the selected save option supports it.

Limitations to check

  • Keep the unedited source image and document any processing that affects interpretation.
  • This editor is for visual preparation; use calibrated analysis tools for reported measurements.
  • Avoid adjustments that hide, add, or misrepresent scientific evidence.

Features

Layer controls

Organize image content and annotations as you edit.

Drawing and labels

Mark features with visual annotations.

Image preparation

Adjust presentation and export the prepared image.

Open Image Editor in NotyLab

Open the Tool directly. You can switch between Tool and Workflow mode from the toolbar without leaving the module

  • Tool and Workflow in one module
  • Switch mode from the toolbar