Did you want to share that picture but want to mark it up before you do? Luckily, drawing on photos on your Android is super easy! Google Photos is a free default app that comes pre-installed on most Androids and has a few new features that will allow Android users to markup and draw on existing photos. If you have a Samsung phone, you also have a photo editor pre-installed on your Android! This guide teaches you how to draw or paint on a photo using an Android phone or tablet using Google Photos or Photo Editor.
Before you start: Ensure you have Google Photos or the Samsung Gallery app installed on your Android device.
How to draw or paint on photos using Android
Follow these steps to easily draw on your photos using either Google Photos or Samsung’s Gallery app.
Using Google Photos
- First, open Google Photos. This app looks like a multicolored pinwheel. Tap the icon to open the app.
- Next, tap the photo you want to edit. You can browse through your gallery or tap the categories at the bottom of your screen to access your library or search for a specific photo.
- Tap the Edit button (three sliders icon) at the bottom of your screen.
- Select Markup from the menu. Drag the menu below the picture until you see Markup selected.
- Choose a tool by tapping the pen, highlighter, or text tool, to activate the appropriate tool.
- Draw on the picture. You can change the color of the pen or highlighter by tapping a colored circle under the picture preview.
- When you’re finished, tap Done, which is located at the bottom of your screen, on the right side.
- Finally, tap Save as Copy to save the marked-up image without replacing the original.
Using Samsung’s Gallery
- First, open the Gallery app on your Samsung. Tap the icon that looks like a white flower on a burgundy background.
- Next, tap a photo you want to draw on, scrolling through your gallery to find the desired image.
- Tap the pencil icon, which is located in the bottom left corner of your screen.
- Tap the smiley face to select a drawing tool. Choose the pen, highlighter, or text tool to activate the desired tool.
- Draw on the picture, changing the color of the pen or highlighter by tapping the tool again and selecting the color from the pop-up.
- When you are done, tap Save in the top right corner of your screen.
Pro tip: If you’re interested in more drawing options, try alternative apps like Scribble It, Sketch – Draw & Paint, Simple Draw, Paintastic, and You Doodle.
Drawing on photos can significantly enhance your sharing experience, allowing you to add personal touches or annotations to your images before sending them. Whether you use Google Photos or Samsung’s Gallery, these steps make it simple and fun to express your creativity. Additionally, consider using other apps like Snapchat or WhatsApp, which also provide drawing features to make your pictures stand out even more.
