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[XDR Radiology](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/?hsLang=en-us) 2. [Getting started](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/getting-started?hsLang=en-us) July 1, 2025 # Drawing, adding information and modifying Images ## Learn how to draw, annotate, modify, add information to images and save copies of images **Step 1:** Open Exam. **Step 2:** Double click on the image. **Step 3:** Click on the DRAW tab. This will open the annotation and text options. ![](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-20-2025-05-44-29-9221-PM.png?width=670&height=437&name=image-png-Mar-20-2025-05-44-29-9221-PM.png) **Step 4:** Set the Annotation Color: - **Important:** Choose the pen color before selecting the drawing tool. - The default color is white. - To change to black, click the ![](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-20-2025-07-09-09-9693-PM.png?width=44&height=30&name=image-png-Mar-20-2025-07-09-09-9693-PM.png) **white pen option**. The button will change to black. - Click the button again to toggle between white and black. **Step 5:** Click on the Drawing button to being annotating. **Note:** See **Step 6**, for instructions on how to save your drawings. **Freehand Drawing:** - Click the ![](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-20-2025-07-10-10-2433-PM.png?width=47&height=30&name=image-png-Mar-20-2025-07-10-10-2433-PM.png) **swirled button**. - Move the cursor to the image. - Click and drag to draw your line. - Release the mouse button to stop drawing. **Drawing an Arrow:** - Click the ![](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-20-2025-07-10-36-2433-PM.png?width=45&height=29&name=image-png-Mar-20-2025-07-10-36-2433-PM.png) **arrow button**. - Move the cursor to the image. - Click and drag to create the *tail* of the arrow. - Release the mouse button to create the arrowhead . **Drawing a Circle:** - Click the ![](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-20-2025-07-11-56-6872-PM.png?width=44&height=31&name=image-png-Mar-20-2025-07-11-56-6872-PM.png) **circle button**. - Move the cursor to the center of the desired area. - Click and drag to create the circle. - Release the mouse button. **Adding Text:** - Click the ![](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-20-2025-07-12-28-4172-PM.png?width=43&height=29&name=image-png-Mar-20-2025-07-12-28-4172-PM.png) **T button**. - Move the cursor to the desired text location. - Click and drag from the top-left to the bottom-right to create a text box. - Type your text. It will automatically wrap to the next line. - Click the **T button again** to lock the text in place. **Note :** Use the **PgUp** and **PgDown** keys to adjust the text size. **Erasing Annotations:** - Click the ![](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-20-2025-07-13-19-3210-PM.png?width=44&height=30&name=image-png-Mar-20-2025-07-13-19-3210-PM.png) **Eraser button**. - Move the cursor to the area you want to erase. - Click and drag to erase. - Release the mouse button. **Cropping an Image:** - Click the ![](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-20-2025-07-13-43-8774-PM.png?width=54&height=37&name=image-png-Mar-20-2025-07-13-43-8774-PM.png) **double rectangle button**. - Move the cursor to the top-left corner of the desired crop area. - Click and drag to the bottom-right corner. - Release the mouse button. - The software will prompt you to save a copy of the cropped image to the exam. **Note :** If you release the mouse button too soon, click **UNDO** to restore the image. **Note :** Double-clicking outside the text box too quickly, clicking **CLEAR**, or clicking **UNDO** will remove all annotations. The original image's integrity is preserved. Annotations and cropping create copies. **Step 6**: Click the ![](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-20-2025-07-16-14-1971-PM.png?width=56&height=38&name=image-png-Mar-20-2025-07-16-14-1971-PM.png) **Copy button** in the View Exam screen. - This saves the annotated image within the same exam as the original. - The annotated image will be stacked on top of the original image, and the original image will remain unchanged. ![](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-20-2025-07-23-53-3423-PM.png?width=670&height=464&name=image-png-Mar-20-2025-07-23-53-3423-PM.png)     - [Getting started](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/getting-started?hsLang=en-us) - [Troubleshooting](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/troubleshooting?hsLang=en-us) - [FAQs](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/faqs?hsLang=en-us) - [General](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/general?hsLang=en-us) - [Integrations](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/integrations?hsLang=en-us) - [Reports](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/reports?hsLang=en-us) - Home - Products - Pricing - Blog - Company [![](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%209.png?width=865&height=138&name=Frame%209.png)](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/?hsLang=en-us) 11300 W Olympic Blvd Suite 710 Los Angeles, CA 90064 Copyright © 2025, XDR Radiology ![XDR Radiology](https://xdrradiology.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/xdr-white.png) XDR® offers dentist-driven radiology, imaging, and diagnostic tools that enhance patient care, improve efficiency, and drive practice success by bridging the gap between dentistry and technology. ##### BUSINESS HOURS Mon – Fri 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM PT Sat – Sun Closed [844-937-7000](tel:844-937-7000) ##### NEWSLETTER [SUBSCRIBE](https://xdrradiology.com/newsletter) ##### COMPANY - [About Us](https://xdrradiology.com/about/) - [Leadership Team](https://xdrradiology.com/leadership/) - [Careers](https://xdrradiology.com/careers/) - [Refer a Client](https://xdrradiology.com/refer/) - [Press Releases](https://xdrradiology.com/press/) - [Newsletter](https://xdrradiology.com/newsletter/) ##### SUPPORT - [Ownership Guide](https://xdrradiology.com/own-xdr/) - [Return Policy](https://xdrradiology.com/return-policy/) - [Warranty](https://xdrradiology.com/warranty/) [Terms of Use](https://xdrradiology.com/terms-of-use/) [Privacy Policy](https://xdrradiology.com/privacy-policy/) [Cookie Policy](https://xdrradiology.com/cookie-policy/) [Compliance & Transparency](https://xdrradiology.com/compliance/) [EULA](https://xdrradiology.com/eula/) [Patents](https://xdrradiology.com/patents/) This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) and [Terms of Service](https://policies.google.com/terms) apply. © Copyright Cyber Medical Imaging, Inc dba XDR Radiology. 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