High-quality datasets start with an optimized labeling setup. Before diving into annotation, take a few minutes to configure your interface and workflows to match your task and data type.

Adjust the interface to your preferences

Your productivity and accuracy significantly improve when the interface is tailored to your data.

Image & Video projects

Enhance visual clarity using display settings such as luminosity, contrast, brightness and related visual adjustments.

These controls help you detect subtle objects, boundaries, or low-contrast regions.

Geospatial projects

Remote sensing and multi-band imagery often require more advanced configuration. Make sure to:

Adjust min/max scaling range to improve feature visibility
Configure band composition or spectral index (e.g., NDVI)
Modify layer order when working with multiple overlays
Ensure the correct CRS is selected for image rendering

Optimizing these parameters is critical when working with satellite or aerial imagery, where small visual differences can impact annotation quality.

Text projects

For text-based tasks, improve readability by adjusting text size and line height.

Start annotating efficiently

There are two main ways to begin creating annotations in the Labeling interface:

From the Job Viewer (right panel)
Select the relevant job or class from the right panel, then create your annotation directly in the asset.
From the Top Toolbar
Select the desired annotation tool from the toolbar at the top of the interface, draw or create the annotation, and then assign the appropriate class.

Once the main annotation is created, make sure to complete any required subjobs (attributes) before moving to the next item.

Leverage shortcuts to speed up your work

Efficient labeling is not just about precision — it’s also about speed.

Use keyboard shortcuts to:

Navigate the asset
Select multiple objects
Change classes in bulk
Trigger common annotation actions

The Shortcut Panel provides a complete list of available commands.
Reviewing it regularly helps you discover time-saving actions you might not be using yet.

Fine-tune annotation visibility

When working with dense or overlapping annotations, visibility can quickly become challenging.

To keep your workspace clear:

Right-click on annotations to:
- Bring them to the front
- Send them to the back
Adjust annotation opacity if objects are visually occlusive

Managing visual hierarchy ensures you can accurately inspect underlying data while maintaining control over complex scenes.

Learn more about labeling interfaces and tools

This page covers general best practices. For a detailed overview of available labeling interfaces, configuration options, and annotation tools, refer to:

Specific Labeling Tools
https://docs.kili-technology.com/docs/specific-labeling-tools-and-interfaces
Specific Labeling Interfaces
https://docs.kili-technology.com/docs/specific-labeling-interfaces

These pages provide in-depth guidance to help you fully leverage the capabilities of the platform.