A look inside
This safe preview shows what the tool is for without running account-only actions.
What Whiteboard does
Some thoughts refuse to be forced into a list. A process, a structure, the relationship between a few things - you want to draw that, not type it. The Whiteboard gives you an infinite surface for it, where you sketch, move, group and rebuild freely without the edge getting in your way.
Under the hood is Excalidraw, known for its hand-drawn, understated style. Rectangles, circles, arrows, lines, text and freehand strokes combine into whatever you need right now: a flowchart for a process, a mind map, a quick wireframe sketch or simply a brainstorm of boxes and connections.
Your work is saved shortly after every change, in your browser and right after in your account. Close the window and come back later, and the sketch is still there, also after you sign out and on another device. Very large drawings with many images do not fit into the account and stay in the browser. To keep it as a file for good, save it to the Aktenschrank with one click (as an editable drawing and as a PNG) or download it as PNG or SVG.
The Whiteboard automatically adopts your colour scheme. Work in dark mode and the canvas is dark too, in light mode accordingly light. The interface comes in German and English, matching your chosen language.
Because everything runs client-side, drawing is smooth and lag-free, even with larger sketches. No stutter from server requests, no delay when moving things. You think, you draw, and the tool keeps up. The Whiteboard is set up as a Plus feature.
Features
Infinite canvas
No edge, no page boundary. Zoom in and out and spread your idea as wide as you like.
Shapes, arrows and text
Rectangles, circles, lines, arrows, text and freehand strokes for diagrams, mind maps and sketches.
Hand-drawn style
The understated, sketch-like look of Excalidraw keeps the focus on the idea, not on polish.
Automatic saving
Shortly after every change your sketch is saved to your account and is back the next time you open it.
Adapts to your theme
Dark mode, dark canvas, light mode, light canvas - and the interface in German or English.
Aktenschrank and download
Save the drawing to the Aktenschrank or download it as PNG or SVG. Drawing itself happens locally, without waiting.
How it works
- 1
Open the whiteboard
The empty, infinite board appears at once. An earlier sketch is restored automatically.
- 2
Add elements
Pick a tool and place shapes, arrows or text on the canvas, or draw freely with the mouse.
- 3
Arrange and connect
Move, group and connect the elements until your diagram or sketch holds together.
- 4
Keep working
Your work is saved continuously. Close the window and simply continue later.
Who needs this
Frequently asked questions
Is my drawing saved?
Yes, in two ways: shortly after every change the sketch is saved to your account, so it is back after closing the window, after signing out and on other devices. To keep it as a file, use "Save to Aktenschrank".
Is my sketch uploaded?
Drawing happens in your browser. So the sketch is never lost, it is saved to your account, for you only. "Save to Aktenschrank" also files it as a document.
What can I draw with it?
Flowcharts, mind maps, wireframes, sketches, brainstorms - anything made of shapes, lines, arrows, text and freehand strokes. The canvas is infinite, so you are not limited by a page size.
Does the whiteboard work in dark mode?
Yes. The Whiteboard automatically adopts your colour scheme. In dark mode the canvas is dark too, in light mode light. The interface comes in German and English.
Can I create several sketches?
The Whiteboard remembers your current sketch automatically. For separate sketches, save the drawing to the Aktenschrank or download it before starting a new one.
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