Excalidraw
A virtual collaborative whiteboard tool for sketching hand-drawn like diagrams and wireframes with real-time collaboration capabilities.
About Excalidraw
Excalidraw is an open-source virtual whiteboard application that enables users to create hand-drawn style diagrams, sketches, and wireframes. Designed as an alternative to tools like Miro and Figma, it offers a minimalist approach to visual collaboration with a focus on simplicity and ease of use. The tool provides a canvas where users can draw shapes, add text, and create flowcharts with a distinctive sketchy aesthetic that makes diagrams feel more approachable and less formal than traditional design tools.
Key Features
- Hand-drawn style sketching with a natural, sketchy appearance
- Real-time collaboration allowing multiple users to work simultaneously
- Simple and intuitive interface with minimal learning curve
- Export capabilities to various formats including PNG, SVG, and JSON
- No account required - works directly in the browser
- Offline support for uninterrupted work
- Customizable shapes, arrows, and text elements
- End-to-end encryption for secure collaboration
- Open-source and self-hostable
- Cross-platform compatibility across desktop and mobile devices