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I've been using Balsamiq to create mockups. I'm using the trial version, so I have all screens in one mockup instead of multiple files. I want to send an export of these mockups to my team so they can comment on them. They need to be able to easily add arrows, callouts, text, etc. I know you can do some of that in Balsamiq, but it isn't really made for these types of comments. I have used Paint.net and added these in separate layers, but it isn't the most easy to use application for some non-technical people. I like the editor in Snagit as it easily allows mark up an image, but that is a paid app and I am looking for a free tool (that runs on Windows).

This tool doesn't necessarily need a screenshot capture tool as there are plenty of options available, but this wouldn't preclude a tool.

The things I would like to be able to easily do are:

  • Add arrows to show what button was clicked to move from one screen to another
  • Add callout text to offer suggestions to reword a section or move an item
  • Use different color/size markup items

I've found Pencil, but that seems like overkill - I don't need full image editing, just the ability for someone to quickly and easily provide feedback.

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Tai Squared
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Maybe you can try ForeUI, if you like it, please drop me a mail to vivi[at]foreui.com, I can send you a license for free :-)

ViVi
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Not free but if you already have MS Office with OneNote installed it's great for stuff like this imho. I think there's a free reader as usual.

Oskar Duveborn
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If you really want quick and easy feedback use a pen and paper.

Print the screens and hand them out those on the team that need a say in the UI. Have them markup to their heart's content and hand them back to you. I know it makes me sound like a luddite, but it really is the most effective way.

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  • It is a distributed team, and that would require scanning and emailing of all of the various screenshots back and forth. It's possible, but adds overhead. Plus, new tools and gadgets are fun. – Tai Squared Apr 28 '09 at 22:14
  • Having a distributed team makes it more interesting. You could export your screens as images, then create a google document (docs.google.com) that the team could all edit. If you make it a presentation type, they can insert arrow images (and color code them for clarity). They could use the "speaker notes" section to make textual comments. – digitaljoel Apr 28 '09 at 22:59