Online Whiteboard
Draw, sketch, and brainstorm on a digital canvas.
How to Use
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Select Tool
Choose from the top toolbar: Pencil for drawing, Eraser to correct mistakes, or Shapes and Text.
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Customize
Adjust Brush Size, Opacity, and Colors using the side panel to get the perfect style.
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Manage Layers
Use the Layer Panel on the right to organize, reorder, lock, or hide elements.
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Save & Export
Download your masterpiece as a high-quality PNG image to share or keep for later use.
Shortcuts & Controls
Essential Shortcuts
- Undo Action
Ctrl + Z - Redo Action
Ctrl + Shift + Z - Delete Selected
Delete / Backspace
Mouse Controls
- Left Click
Select tools, draw on canvas, or select objects.
- Click & Drag
Draw freehand lines with the pencil tool or move selected objects around the canvas.
Tool Guide
Drawing Tools
Use the Pencil for freehand sketching with pressure sensitivity support. The Eraser removes parts of your drawing with precision.
Objects
Insert Shapes (Square, Circle) or add Text boxes to annotate your drawings. You can also upload Reference Images.
Layer Panel
Manage your composition like a pro. Reorder elements, Lock layers to prevent changes, or Hide them temporarily.
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Sketching and Brainstorming on a Digital Whiteboard
Overview
A digital whiteboard is a blank canvas you can draw, write, and place shapes on — the online version of a physical whiteboard for sketching ideas, diagrams, and quick notes. It's handy for thinking visually, planning, or explaining something with a rough drawing. This tool gives you a whiteboard right in your browser, so you can sketch instantly without installing anything or creating an account.
How to Use (Step by Step)
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Start drawing
Use the pen, shapes, and text tools to put your ideas on the canvas.
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Refine as you go
Change colors, erase, undo, and move elements until the sketch reads clearly.
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Export or share
Save the board as an image to drop into a document, chat, or presentation.
How It Works
You draw freehand with your mouse or finger, add text, and drop in basic shapes, lines, and arrows onto an open canvas. Tools like colors, an eraser, and undo let you refine as you go. Because it runs in your browser, there's nothing to install; your sketch lives on the page and you can usually export it as an image to save or share.
When to Use This
Sketching a quick diagram or flow to explain an idea. Brainstorming visually with boxes, arrows, and notes. Drawing a rough wireframe or layout. Annotating over a screenshot or image. Working through a problem where a picture beats words. Making a quick visual to drop into a chat, doc, or slide.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on the tool. Many browser whiteboards keep your work only while the page is open or in local storage, so export an image if you want to keep it — refreshing or closing the tab can clear an unsaved board.
Important Notes
A browser whiteboard is best for quick, rough visuals, not precise diagrams or polished artwork. Export your work as an image if you want to keep it, since an unsaved board can be lost when you close or refresh the tab.