Draw anywhere.
Annotate everything.
A whiteboard for drawing and teaching — plus a screen annotation tool for marking up anything on your desktop. No account. No cloud. No subscription.
Windows & macOS · $5 once, yours forever
Built for people who think visually
Whether you're teaching a lesson, explaining an idea, or just thinking out loud — Squiggle gives you a canvas.
Teachers & Tutors
Explain concepts on a clean whiteboard. Use templates for Cornell Notes, T-Charts, and more. Annotate over slides or apps during live lessons with the screen overlay.
Developers & Designers
Annotate screenshots for bug reports. Draw on top of any app during code reviews and screen shares. Blur sensitive data before sharing. Add step markers to explain flows.
Content Creators & Presenters
Create annotated tutorials with arrows, labels, and numbered steps. Use the spotlight to focus attention during recordings. Export clean PNGs for blogs and docs.
Anyone who thinks visually
Brainstorm on an infinite canvas. Annotate imported PDFs and images. Mark up anything on your screen. No login, no loading, no cloud — just open and draw.
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Professional tools without the bloat. Squiggle gives you a clean canvas with the right tools — nothing more, nothing less.
Drawing Tools
Pen, highlighter, shapes, text, sticky notes, and connectors. Dashed lines, custom colors, and font sizes. Everything you'd expect.
Screen Overlay
Press Ctrl+Shift+D to draw on top of any app. Perfect for presentations, screen recordings, and live demos. Freeze the screen and annotate.
Import & Export
Import images, PDFs, and SVGs. Export as PNG, PDF, or shareable .squiggle files. Copy to clipboard or print directly.
Teaching Templates
Cornell Notes, T-Charts, KWL Charts, Coordinate Planes, and Mind Maps. Start organized in one click.
Spotlight & Focus
Dim the screen and highlight what matters. Adjust size and shape. Great for drawing attention during presentations.
100% Private & Offline
No accounts, no cloud, no tracking, no telemetry. Your data never leaves your computer. Works without internet.
Blur & Redact
Drag to pixelate sensitive information on screenshots. Perfect for sharing annotated images without exposing private data.
Infinite Boards
Create as many boards as you want. Organize them in folders. Search, star, and sort. Everything auto-saves locally.
Step Markers & Measure
Add numbered step markers (1, 2, 3...) to guide viewers through your content. Measure distances on screen with precision.
Your screen is your canvas
Squiggle isn't just a whiteboard — it's a powerful screen annotation tool. Draw on top of any app, mark up screenshots, redact sensitive info, and guide viewers step by step.
Draw on any app
Press Ctrl+Shift+D to activate the screen overlay. A transparent canvas appears over your entire screen. Draw arrows, circles, text — on top of any application. Freeze the screen to capture a moment, then annotate it.
Mark up screenshots
Paste any screenshot onto a board. Add arrows, text labels, highlight regions, and numbered step markers. Export as PNG for docs, bug reports, or tutorials.
Annotate PDFs
Import PDF documents — each page becomes an image on your canvas. Draw on top, add notes, highlight sections. Re-export as a new annotated PDF.
Blur sensitive data
Sharing a screenshot but need to hide personal info? Drag to pixelate any area. Names, emails, account numbers — redacted in seconds.
Guide with step markers
Click to place numbered circles (1, 2, 3...) that guide viewers through a process. Perfect for "how-to" screenshots and documentation.
Spotlight what matters
Dim the entire screen except the area you're pointing at. Adjustable circle or rectangle. Focus your audience during presentations or recordings.
Looking for a Snagit or Greenshot alternative that also works as a whiteboard?
Up and running in seconds
Download
Grab the installer for Windows or macOS. No sign-up. No email. No account.
Draw
Open a board and start creating. Everything auto-saves to your computer.
Share
Export as PNG, PDF, or copy to clipboard. Share your work anywhere.
Why choose Squiggle?
See how we compare to the tools you might already be using.
| Squiggle | Miro | Excalidraw | MS Whiteboard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $5 once | $8-16/mo | Free | Free* |
| Works offline | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Desktop app | Yes | Yes | Web only | Yes |
| Screen overlay | Yes | No | No | No |
| No account needed | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| 100% private data | Yes | Cloud | Local | Cloud |
| PDF import/export | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Screen annotation | Yes | No | No | No |
| Blur / redact | Yes | No | No | No |
| Step markers | Yes | No | No | No |
| Teaching templates | Yes | Yes | No | Limited |
* MS Whiteboard requires a Microsoft account. Free with Microsoft 365.
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Keyboard-first design
Every tool has a keyboard shortcut. Switch tools instantly, undo/redo, zoom, export — all without touching your mouse.
Ready to draw?
$5 once. No subscription. No account needed.
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