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Annotated Screenshots vs Diagrams: When to Use Each

Screenshots prove the product exists. Diagrams explain how it fits. Mixing them without intent creates mush.

Annotated Screenshots vs Diagrams: When to Use Each — dgitl blog
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dgitl studioB2B SaaS design studio — decks, pages, and product visuals
24 Feb 2026·6 min read
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The wrong visual is worse than no visual. The decision starts with the buyer question, not with what assets marketing already has.

Decision rule

If the buyer doubts whether the workflow is real, use an annotated screenshot. If they doubt how it fits the stack, use a diagram.

Closing

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