on the top of the image vs at the top of the image

Both 'on the top of the image' and 'at the top of the image' are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'On the top of the image' implies something physically placed on the image, while 'at the top of the image' refers to a location or position relative to the image.

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on the top of the image

This phrase is correct and can be used when referring to something physically placed on the image.

This phrase is used when describing something that is physically located on the surface of the image, such as text or an object.

Examples:

There is a watermark on the top of the image.
The logo is placed on the top of the image.

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For example, it allows a company to become the sole owner of the common procedure of closing a file by clicking on the top right-hand corner of the image on the screen of a computer.
The Comments for the Album: this will be shown in the banner at the top of the main Image Window.
This is about lighting according to the points of the compass (0 - 360). If you suppose South is at the top of your image, then East (0º) is on the left. Increasing value goes counter-clockwise.
Now here's an overlay of both images on top of each other.
What I wanted to show you was these points of interest over here on top of the image because what that gives you a sense of is the way, if you're actually on the spot,
Now here's an overlay of both images on top of each other.
Path to small image at top of user list
You two should be on the top of a wedding cake.
Two men saw something on the top of a hill.
An hotel on the top of a cliff splashed with waves.
This will be perfect on the top of her tree.
Jumper is on the top of the building.
We are in a romantic restaurant on the top of a hotel.
On the top of Bug's apartment.
Yes, on the top of Tarutarus.
Look on the top of that skyscraper.
I woke up on the top of Brooklyn Bridge.
We found a series of markers on the top of each frame.
On the tops of them, he is fixing happiness.
I should sew fancy stuff on the top of mine.

Alternatives:

on top of the image
above the image
over the image
superimposed on the image
positioned on the image

at the top of the image

This phrase is correct and is used to describe a location or position relative to the image.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific location or position relative to the image, such as the uppermost part of the image.

Examples:

The title is displayed at the top of the image.
The menu bar is located at the top of the image.

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The Comments for the Album: this will be shown in the banner at the top of the main Image Window.
This is about lighting according to the points of the compass (0 - 360). If you suppose South is at the top of your image, then East (0º) is on the left. Increasing value goes counter-clockwise.
Now here's an overlay of both images on top of each other.
What I wanted to show you was these points of interest over here on top of the image because what that gives you a sense of is the way, if you're actually on the spot,
The login screen can optionally show a small image at the top of its user list to provide site administrators and distributions a way to provide branding.
The fallback login screen can optionally show a small image at the top of its user list to provide site administrators and distributions a way to provide branding.
Now here's an overlay of both images on top of each other.
Path to small image at top of user list
I believe they're at the top of the evolutionary ladder.
When that nativity display pops up at the top of the high street.
She's at the top of her game.
When I was at the top of that lighthouse, despite everything else...
He was never at the top of our list.
Anyone that helps animals is at the top of my detective list.
Who isn't at the top of their game.
Your album is at the top of the charts.
Blake was at the top of her class at Dillard.
This point should therefore appear at the top of the list.
And stay tuned at the top of the hour.
Another quiet Saturday night here at the top of the world.

Alternatives:

atop the image
on the upper part of the image
in the upper section of the image
near the top of the image
adjacent to the top of the image

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on the top of the image vs at the top of the image