Providing Design Feedback with Preview Markup

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open the document in Preview

   Locate your design asset in Finder. Right-click the file, select Open With, and choose Preview.app from the list.

2. 15 sec

   Enable the Markup Toolbar

   Click the Markup button in the toolbar, located to the left of the search field. If the button is not visible, select View in the menu bar and click Show Markup Toolbar.

   Note: Shift + Command + A
3. 1 min

   Apply visual feedback shapes

   Select the Shapes tool from the toolbar to add rectangles or circles around design elements requiring change. Use the Border Color and Fill Color icons to customize the appearance for better visibility.

   Note: Use a distinct, high-contrast color like red or neon green to separate feedback from the original artwork.
4. 1 min

   Insert specific feedback text

   Select the Text tool to create a text box near your markup. Type clear, concise instructions for the designer, then drag the text box to your desired position on the canvas.

   Note: Adjust font size and style using the Text Style button (A) to ensure readability against the background.
5. 45 sec

   Review and finalize annotations

   Review the document for clarity. To move an annotation, click it once to reveal the selection handles and drag it to a new location. To delete an error, select the item and press the Delete key.

6. 30 sec

   Save the annotated version

   Press Command + S to save your changes to the current file. Alternatively, select File > Export to save a separate version as a flattened PNG or PDF to ensure the designer receives the feedback without the ability to move existing shapes.

   Note: Flattening the image prevents accidental movement of feedback elements during the review process.