Highlight Image Area
Draw attention to a product, person, interface control, chart value, or important detail using a draggable spotlight with custom shape, dimming, border, and glow.
Focus attention without permanently cropping
Rectangle or ellipse
Match the highlight to buttons, products, faces, chart points, or irregular compositions.
Adjustable outside dimming
Reduce visual competition while preserving enough context to understand the complete image.
Border and glow styling
Choose a highlight color, line width, and optional glow for documentation, marketing, and presentations.
Image highlighting choices
| Setting | Result | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Rectangle | UI controls, products, text, and charts | Precise box-shaped emphasis |
| Ellipse | Faces, circular controls, and objects | Softer spotlight effect |
| Light dimming | Keeps background context visible | Tutorials and documentation |
| Strong dimming | Creates a focused callout | Marketing and social graphics |
How it works
- 1
Upload an image
Choose a screenshot, photo, chart, product image, or diagram.
- 2
Drag the highlight
Select the important area and adjust shape, dimming, border, and glow.
- 3
Download PNG
Export the full image with the selected area emphasized.
How to highlight an area professionally
Highlighting should clarify a single visual message. Keep the selected area tight enough to direct attention but wide enough to include meaningful context. For tutorials, use consistent color and line weight across every screenshot.
A dim overlay generally preserves more trust than blurring or deleting surrounding content because viewers can still understand the original scene. Avoid covering required disclosures or changing the apparent meaning of evidence.
Frequently asked questions
How do I highlight part of a screenshot?
Upload the screenshot, drag over the relevant control, then adjust the dimming and border.
Can I create a circular spotlight?
Yes. Choose the ellipse shape and drag around the subject.
Does highlighting crop the image?
No. The full image remains visible, while the unselected area is dimmed.
Is the image uploaded?
No. Editing and export happen locally in your browser.
Highlight Image Area last reviewed: Aug 2, 2026.