Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Hello Drawing! — the free online whiteboard and system design tool.
What is Hello Drawing!?
Hello Drawing! is a free online whiteboard and drawing tool designed for quick sketches, system design diagrams, and collaborative brainstorming. It requires no sign-up — just open the app and start drawing immediately.
Is Hello Drawing! free to use?
Yes! Hello Drawing! is completely free with no registration, no subscription, and no hidden fees. Simply visit hellodrawing.com and start drawing right away.
Can I use Hello Drawing! without signing up?
Absolutely. Hello Drawing! is a zero-friction tool — no account, no login, no email required. Your work is saved automatically in your browser's local storage between sessions.
What are the best whiteboard drawing tools online?
Some top whiteboard drawing tools include Hello Drawing!, Excalidraw, tldraw, Miro, FigJam, and Whimsical. Hello Drawing! stands out for its system design focus and completely free no-sign-up experience.
Where can I find the best whiteboard drawing tool?
You can find one of the best free whiteboard drawing tools at hellodrawing.com. It is purpose-built for developers and designers who need quick, clean diagrams without the overhead of enterprise collaboration tools.
How do I make a whiteboard drawing online?
To make a whiteboard drawing on Hello Drawing!: (1) Visit hellodrawing.com, (2) Select a drawing tool from the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, (3) Draw on the canvas using your mouse, touchpad, or stylus. You can use freehand pen, shapes, text, and arrow connectors.
How do I make a system design drawing?
To create a system design diagram: (1) Open Hello Drawing! at hellodrawing.com, (2) Use rectangles and shapes to represent servers, databases, and microservices, (3) Connect them with arrows to illustrate data flow, (4) Add text labels for clarity.
How do I save my drawings?
Hello Drawing! automatically saves your work to your browser's local storage, so your drawings persist between sessions. You can also export your drawing as a PNG or SVG image directly from the app.
Does Hello Drawing! work on mobile and tablet?
Yes! Hello Drawing! is fully optimized for touch devices including iPad, Android tablets, and smartphones. The interface adapts for touch input with larger tap targets and full gesture support.
What drawing tools are available in Hello Drawing!?
Hello Drawing! includes: freehand pen tool, shapes (rectangles, circles, diamonds, arrows), text tool, select and move tool, color picker (7 colors), line styles (solid and dashed), and fill options (none, semi, solid).
Can I use Hello Drawing! for system design interview preparation?
Absolutely! Hello Drawing! was specifically designed with system design in mind. Use shapes, arrows, and labels in a single distraction-free canvas to sketch architecture diagrams for interview practice.
What browsers does Hello Drawing! support?
Hello Drawing! supports all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari (desktop and iOS), and Edge. No plugins, extensions, or downloads required.
Still have questions? Contact us at hello@hellodrawing.com.