Online Whiteboard
Freehand drawing board with shapes, text, and sticky notes for brainstorming.
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This free whiteboard tool lets you sketch ideas, diagram workflows, and brainstorm visually, all in your browser with no account required.
- Select a tool. Use the pen for freehand drawing, or choose rectangle, circle, or arrow for structured shapes. The text tool places typed labels anywhere on the board. The sticky note tool creates colorful note cards.
- Choose a color. Pick from preset colors (black, red, blue, green) or open the color picker for any custom shade.
- Draw on the canvas. Click and drag for freehand lines or to size shapes. For text and sticky notes, click where you want to place them, type your content, then press Enter to confirm.
- Organize with sticky notes. Click the sticky note tool, then click on the canvas to create a note. Each note gets a random pastel color. Type your content and press Enter.
- Undo mistakes. Click undo or press Ctrl+Z (Cmd+Z on Mac). Redo with Ctrl+Shift+Z.
- Save your board. Click Download to export the entire whiteboard as a PNG image.
About the Online Whiteboard
This whiteboard tool is designed for quick brainstorming sessions, wireframing, and visual note-taking. It stores every drawn element as a structured object, which means undo and redo work reliably across all tool types. Your board autosaves to your browser every 30 seconds, protecting against accidental tab closures. The entire tool runs client-side using the HTML5 Canvas API. Nothing is uploaded or stored on any server. For more detailed artwork, try the Simple Paint tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the whiteboard save my work automatically?
Yes. The whiteboard autosaves to your browser's local storage every 30 seconds. If you close the tab and return later, your board will be restored. For a permanent file, click Download to save as PNG.
Can I move sticky notes after placing them?
Currently, sticky notes are placed at a fixed position when created. If you need to reposition one, use undo to remove it, then place a new note at the desired location. This keeps the tool simple and fast.
What file format does the download use?
The whiteboard exports as a PNG image at 800x500 pixels. This format works well for sharing via email, embedding in documents, or posting online. The white background ensures it prints cleanly.