Apply shapes

Last updated on Oct 1, 2025

Learn how to apply shapes to an image to highlight content and enhance creativity using the Adobe Express Photos app on Windows.

On the Adobe Express Photos Home, select Open image or Capture screenshot.

To capture a screenshot, drag the cursor to highlight the area you want.

On the top panel, select Edit.

Select Markup in the left panel.

Select a shape from the Shapes section.

Markup panel in Adobe Express Photos app showing shape options (arrow, oval, and rectangle) to apply on an image.
Drag and position a shape to highlight specific areas of your image using arrows, ovals, or rectangles.

Tip

Use arrows to point out details, ovals to encircle elements, and rectangles to highlight key sections.

Select Save to apply changes to the original image.   

To download a copy, select Save > Save as, and select a location on your device.