PixLab Annotate
PixLab Annotate is a free browser-based image labeler for preparing machine-learning datasets with bounding boxes and polygon segmentation labels.
What PixLab Annotate is
PixLab Annotate is a free browser-based image labeler for preparing machine-learning datasets with bounding boxes and polygon segmentation labels. Multiple images can be selected from a device folder and handled sequentially in the browser. Rectangle and polygon tools are joined by zoom, drag, full-screen display, snapshots, and an eraser. Labels can be named and assigned colors, with annotation history plus undo and redo for revisions. The tool exports structured JSON containing annotation coordinates, rectangle geometry, and label metadata for adaptation to a machine-learning pipeline. PixLab says source images are processed in the browser rather than transferred to its servers. Annotation state is stored in browser storage and can resume in the same browser on the same device; clearing that storage removes saved work. No account is required to load images, create labels, or export data. PixLab describes uses including dataset preparation, QA review, research, development, and classroom training.
Good
- Free plan at no cost
- Bounding boxes and polygon labels
- Structured JSON export
- Browser-local image processing
- No account required
Watch out
- Saved work depends on browser storage
- Clearing storage removes annotation state
- Web platform only
Who it suits
Developers, researchers, ML engineers, small teams, QA reviewers, and educators preparing labeled image datasets. It suits users who want browser-based work without an account.
Verdict
PixLab Annotate provides essential labeling and JSON export without accounts or server image transfer. It is a practical fit for smaller dataset tasks, provided users preserve browser storage on the same device.
Plans and prices
From PixLab Annotate's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free to use · no account required · bounding boxes and polygons · structured JSON export |
The facts
Each one read from PixLab Annotate's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Account requirement
- The tool says no account is required to load images, create labels, or export annotation data.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Annotation tools
- The tool provides rectangle and polygon labeling, plus zoom, drag, full-screen display, snapshots, and an eraser.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Batch labeling
- You can select multiple images from a device folder and move through them sequentially in the browser.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Export
- The tool exports structured JSON with annotation coordinates, rectangle geometry, and label metadata for adaptation to a machine learning pipeline.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Labels and history
- You can create and manage labels with names and colors, review annotation history, and undo or redo changes.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Local processing
- PixLab says source images are processed in the browser and are not transferred to PixLab servers.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- PixLab Annotate is a browser-based image labeler for creating bounding boxes and polygon segmentation labels for machine learning datasets.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Saved work
- Annotation state is stored in browser storage and can be resumed in the same browser on the same device; clearing that storage removes the saved state.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The app page says feature and support requests can be made through the PixLab GitHub repository.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Supported use cases
- The maker describes the tool as useful for developers, researchers, ML engineers, dataset preparation, small teams, QA review, and classroom training.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Maker
- PixLab identifies Symisc Systems, SUARL as its maker and says its SaaS business began with PixLab in 2017.checked 9 Oct 2026
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