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All the updates, improvements, and fixes in Squiggle.

v0.1.0

June 2026Initial Release

Drawing Tools

  • Pen with pressure-sensitive strokes (via perfect-freehand)
  • Highlighter with semi-transparent strokes
  • Eraser (stroke and area modes)
  • Shapes: rectangle, ellipse, line, arrow, triangle, labeled arrow
  • Text tool with multiple font sizes (14/20/28/40) and bold/alignment
  • Sticky notes in 6 colors
  • Connector lines between elements with arrowheads
  • Dashed and dotted line styles
  • Shape fill option
  • Custom color picker with recent colors palette

Annotation Tools

  • Screen overlay mode (Ctrl+Shift+D) — draw on any app
  • Freeze screen and annotate the captured frame
  • Spotlight mode — dim screen except focused area
  • Blur/redact tool — pixelate sensitive information
  • Step markers — numbered circles (1, 2, 3...)
  • Measure tool — click-drag to measure pixel distances

Canvas & Navigation

  • Infinite canvas with zoom and pan
  • Minimap for quick navigation
  • Background patterns: dots, lines, grid, ruled, blank
  • Background colors: white, blackboard, dark blue, dark green
  • Alignment guides and snapping
  • Presentation mode (F11)
  • Dark mode

Selection & Editing

  • Select, multi-select, Ctrl+A
  • Copy, paste, duplicate (Ctrl+D)
  • Group and ungroup elements (Ctrl+G / Ctrl+Shift+G)
  • Z-ordering (bring to front, send to back)
  • Lock/unlock elements
  • Opacity control
  • Arrow key nudging
  • Undo/redo with full history

Import & Export

  • Image import (file picker, paste, drag-drop, SVG support)
  • PDF import — pages rendered as images
  • Export as PNG
  • Export as PDF (built-in generator, no dependencies)
  • Copy canvas to clipboard
  • .squiggle file import/export for sharing boards
  • Print support

Board Management

  • Unlimited boards with auto-save
  • Board folders for organization
  • Star, rename, duplicate, trash boards
  • Search, filter, and sort
  • Board thumbnails

Templates

  • Cornell Notes
  • T-Chart
  • KWL Chart
  • Coordinate Plane
  • Mind Map

App

  • Windows and macOS support
  • 100% offline — zero data collection
  • System tray integration
  • Keyboard shortcuts for every tool
  • All features included — $5 one-time payment