Annotate the Web

Annotate on any webpage and save it as a screenshot!

Annotate the Web: A Chrome Extension for Webpage Annotation

'Annotate the Web' is a helpful Chrome extension that lets you annotate any webpage and save these annotations as an image on your hard drive. This tool is especially useful for students submitting work or professionals needing to emphasize parts of a web page. It includes features to change the pen color, pen size, as well as the ability to erase, clear and save your work. 'Annotate the Web' respects user privacy by not storing or relaying your data.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: -
Rating: 4.50
(10)
Version: 2.0 (Last updated: 2022-02-06)
Creation date: 2020-04-22
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 209.92K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well with Chrome and Opera
  • Simple and intuitive to use
  • Useful tools for annotating (arrow tool, pen mode)
  • Markings stay in place when scrolling
  • Compatible with stylus and digital drawing tablets
Cons
  • Annotations do not save when refreshing or closing the extension
  • Lack of text annotation feature
  • No PDF export option
  • No one-step undo functionality
  • Eraser is not automatically thicker and needs improvement
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't save well
  • Simple app that works
  • Useful tools for clicking and annotating
  • Markings follow when scrolling
  • Options for screenshots available
User reviews
Works perfectly with chrome and opera too!
by CJ Brandi, 2024-03-22

Simple app that works. Nice job
by Tom Crossley, 2024-01-29

i was just looking for it.
by AVNI SETH M.G.N, 2023-05-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Annotate the Web does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Low Request access to the following domains:
Risk likelihood

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Risk likelihood analysis details
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