match your workflow.
Overview
The overlay displays real-time information on your captures. Every element is configurable through Settings (Lens icon).
Overlay Density
Open Settings → Overlay Details → Overlay Density to choose how much information appears on the preview and in saved photos and videos:
| Option | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Full | Shows the fields you enable. |
| Date Only | Keeps the timestamp and any Quick Note. Other details stay hidden. |
| Off | Hides the information overlay. Your logo is unchanged. |
When you return to Full, Lens restores your previous field selection.
Typography
Changing Font Style
- Open Settings → Overlay Details → Font Pairing
- Select a style from the list. Styles are included with the app and work offline.
| Font Pairing | Description |
|---|---|
| Classic (SF Mono) | Technical, monospaced (default) |
| ISOCTEUR | Engineering blueprint aesthetic |
| F5.6 | Camera aperture-inspired display |
| JetBrains | Modern developer-centric monospaced |
| IBM Plex | Professional mono with rounded UI labels |
| Space Mono | Geometric mono with Swiss typography |
When to Use Which
- Field inspections: Classic (SF Mono) for precision data
- Creative documentation: ISOCTEUR for a distinctive look
- Professional reports: Classic or IBM Plex for readability
Map Configuration
Toggle Map Visibility
Settings → Map → toggle Show Map
Map Styles
| Style | Best For |
|---|---|
| Standard | Urban environments, street context |
| Satellite | Rural areas, construction sites |
| None | Minimal overlay, faster performance |
Compass Configuration
Settings → Location → Compass Mode
| Mode | Best For |
|---|---|
| Standard | Orientation and cardinal direction |
| Building | Facade documentation (North Elevation) |
Overlay Positioning
Content Size
Settings → Overlay Details → Content Size
Choose Small, Medium, or Large. Landscape mode uses a fixed size for consistent positioning.
Card Style
Settings → Overlay Details → Card Style
- Solid shows a filled card with a border.
- Outline shows the border only.
- None removes the card background and border.
Adjust Position
In portrait mode, double-tap the overlay to cycle alignment. In Landscape mode, long-press the card to open camera controls. You can also open Settings → Overlay Details → Adjust Position. If Landscape mode is off, Lens turns it on before showing the controls.
Branding
Adding Your Logo
- Settings → Branding → Add Logo
- Select image from your photo library
- Adjust position if needed
Supported formats: PNG, JPEG
Best practice: Use transparent PNG for professional look
Removing Logo
Settings → Branding → Manage Logo → ⋯ menu
- Remove Logo turns off the watermark (photos save with no logo). Your logo stays in the library, so turning it back on later is a single tap — nothing is deleted.
- Reset to Lens Logo switches back to the default Lens branding.
Deleting a logo from the library itself (long-press → Delete, or Select → choose logos → Delete) shows an Undo option for a few seconds before it's actually removed.
Project Profiles
Project Profiles allow you to save and switch between different sets of project and client metadata quickly.
Managing Profiles
- Settings → Project Profiles
- Add Profile (+) to create a new preset
- Tap a profile to set it as Active
Each profile stores:
- Project Name
- Client Name
- File Name Prefix
Quick Switch
You can also switch profiles directly from the main camera screen by tapping the active project name in the top overlay (if enabled).
Quick Note Templates
Quick Note Templates allow you to pre-fill frequent site observations and status updates.
Using Templates
- Tap the Note area on the camera screen.
- Tap the Templates (document) icon.
- Select a template to apply it immediately.
Alias Expansion (Power User Shortcut)
Each template can have a 2 to 4 letter Alias.
- In the note input field, type the alias (e.g.,
dr). - Double-tap the spacebar.
- The alias expands to the full text (e.g.,
000 | PN 00 | DRILLING).
Managing Templates
- Add: Tap + in the Templates sheet.
- Edit: Swipe right on a template to edit the text or alias.
- Reorder: Tap the reorder icon to change the sequence.
- Delete: Swipe left on a template to remove it.
Character Limits
The overlay supports notes up to 100 characters. This limit ensures the data remains legible and doesn't obscure the center of your documentation.
Project Information
Project Name
Displays on every capture for organization. Pre-filled from the active Project Profile.
- Settings → Project → Project Name
- Enter your project identifier
Client Name
Settings → Project → Client Name
Resetting to Default
To quickly clear the Project Name and Client Name fields:
- Settings → Project
- Tap Reset to Default
Field Visibility
Control which data fields appear on the overlay:
| Field | Toggle Location |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Settings → Fields |
| GPS Coordinates | Settings → Fields |
| Address | Settings → Fields |
| Compass Heading | Settings → Location → Compass (Modes available) |
| Weather | Settings → Weather (Shows "Cached" if offline) |
| Content Creds | Settings → Content Credentials (Lens Trust; requires enrollment) |
| Project Name | Settings → Project |
Best Practices
For Documentation
- Enable all fields for maximum proof-of-work value
- Use SF Mono for data precision
- Enable map for location context
For Minimalist Captures
- Disable weather and compass if not needed
- Hide map for cleaner overlay
- Use smaller magnification (0.75x)
Related Topics
- Getting Started: First-time setup
- Creating AI Reports: Report generation
- FAQ: Common questions