tldraw

A free whiteboard for drawing, sketching, and sharing ideas quickly.

  • Whiteboard
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What it is

tldraw is a free whiteboard for quick drawing and visual thinking, with an open-source SDK available for building related experiences.

Why it is selected

Its direct drawing experience makes it a good fit for rough diagrams and conversations where speed matters more than formal notation.

Who it suits

Designers, developers, educators, and anyone explaining an idea with a sketch.

Useful for

  • Sketching a flow during a discussion
  • Drawing a lightweight diagram
  • Exploring a whiteboard interaction model

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