Draw on Your Screen Like a Pro

The professional screen annotation tool for Windows. Draw, highlight, and present on top of any application with pixel-perfect precision.

20+ Drawing Tools
Stylus Support
Always On Top
Lightweight
HoverScribble Toolbar
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Windows 10/11

20+
Drawing Tools
15+
Shape Types
5
Screenshot Modes
HoverScribble Toolbar
Screenshot 120px Note!

Professional Screen Annotation

HoverScribble creates a transparent overlay on your screen, letting you draw, annotate, and highlight anything - whether you're teaching, presenting, or creating tutorials.

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Powerful Features for Every Use Case

Everything you need to create engaging presentations, tutorials, and annotations

Story Mode & Screenshots

Capture your workflow automatically or manually with powerful screenshot tools:

  • Story Mode - Auto-capture on screen changes
  • 5 capture modes - Screen, all monitors, rectangle, ellipse, freehand
  • Sequential screenshot capture for tutorials
  • Export as image sequences

Laser, Spotlight & Fading Ink

Presentation tools that keep your audience focused:

  • Laser Pointer - Bright, animated cursor trail
  • Spotlight - Dim everything except focused area
  • Fading Ink - Annotations disappear after 2/4/8 seconds
  • No cleanup required after use

Color, Ruler & Calculator

Precision tools built right in:

  • Eyedropper - Sample any color from your screen
  • Color picker - HSV/RGB with 8-color palette
  • Up to 6 rulers - Measure pixels precisely
  • 4-mode calculator - Basic, Scientific, Graphing, Matrix

Professional Drawing & Boards

Complete toolkit with 6 tools and presentation modes:

  • Pen, Marker, Calligraphy - Stylus pressure support
  • Crayon & Spray - Artistic texture effects
  • Whiteboard/Blackboard - Flexible canvas with coverage options
  • 15+ shapes - Lines, arrows, stars, hearts, and more

Full Customization

Make HoverScribble truly yours:

  • Toolbar - Show/hide any tool you want
  • 19 keyboard shortcuts - All customizable
  • Default colors - Set your own 8-color palette
  • Startup options - Start with Windows, minimized

Portable & Lightweight

Designed to be fast and stay out of your way:

  • Single ~70MB .exe - No installation required
  • Smart click-through - Work while annotations stay visible
  • Minimal RAM usage - Runs quietly in system tray
  • Global hotkey - Toggle with Ctrl+Shift+P anytime

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Complete Drawing Toolkit

HoverScribble provides all the tools you need in one compact, draggable toolbar. Each tool is designed for specific annotation tasks, from precise technical diagrams to expressive freehand drawings.

The toolbar supports stylus input with pressure sensitivity, making it perfect for digital artists and professionals who use pen tablets.

Pen Tool
Marker
Calligraphy
Crayon
Spray Paint
Eraser
Text Tool
Rectangle
Ellipse
Triangle
Star
Heart
Arrow
Lightning
Checkmark
Diamond
Cloud
Speech
X Mark

Keyboard Shortcuts

Work faster with intuitive keyboard shortcuts

Toggle HoverScribble Ctrl+Shift+P
Pen Tool Ctrl+Shift+D
Eraser Ctrl+Shift+E
Screenshot Ctrl+Shift+S
Whiteboard Ctrl+Shift+W
Clear Canvas Ctrl+Shift+C
Undo Ctrl+Z
...and 15+ more shortcuts

Built-in Calculator

Need to do quick math while annotating? HoverScribble includes a powerful 4-mode calculator that stays right at your fingertips - no need to switch apps.

Basic Calculator

Quick arithmetic with memory functions (MC, MR, M+, M-) and percentage calculations.

Scientific Calculator

Trigonometry, logarithms, powers, roots, factorials, and constants (π, e). RAD/DEG toggle.

Graphing Calculator

Plot multiple functions, zoom and pan, show derivatives and calculate integrals visually.

Matrix Calculator

Matrix operations: determinant, inverse, transpose, eigenvalues, and RREF.

Calculator
25 × 4
100
MC MR M+ M- C CE ⌫ ÷ 7 8 9 × 4 5 6 − 1 2 3 + ± 0 . =
sin(45°) × √2
1
SHIFT RAD hyp ( ) sin cos tan log ln x² xʸ √ x⁻¹ π/e 7 8 9 DEL AC 4 5 6 × ÷ 1 2 3 + − 0 . ×10ˣ Ans =
f(x) = Plot
x y
− Reset + d/dx ∫
Matrix A
A×B A+B A−B
Matrix B
det(A) A⁻¹ Aᵀ λ RREF
det(A) = −2
Settings
Start with Windows
Start minimized
Show in taskbar
Default Colors
Enabled Tools

Fully Customizable

HoverScribble adapts to your workflow. Customize every aspect of the application to match how you work, from startup behavior to your personal color palette.

All settings are saved automatically and persist between sessions.

Startup Options
Custom Color Palette
Enable/Disable Tools
Toolbar Visibility
Default Thickness & Size
Shape Fill Options

Who Uses HoverScribble?

From classrooms to boardrooms, HoverScribble helps professionals communicate visually

Artists & Animators

Sketch, storyboard, and annotate your creative work directly on screen. Perfect for digital artists, 3D animators, and visual creatives:

  • Draw over reference images and 3D renders
  • Sketch quick concepts with pressure-sensitive pen
  • Annotate animation frames with notes
  • Use calligraphy and crayon for artistic effects

Teachers & Educators

Transform your lessons with live annotations that captivate students. Whether teaching online via Zoom or in a physical classroom with a projector, HoverScribble lets you:

  • Mark up slides, PDFs, and documents in real-time
  • Draw diagrams and equations on the fly
  • Use fading ink for temporary emphasis
  • Switch to whiteboard for brainstorming

Business Presenters

Make every presentation memorable. HoverScribble helps you guide your audience's attention and emphasize key points during sales pitches, quarterly reviews, and client meetings:

  • Highlight key metrics and data points
  • Use spotlight to focus on specific areas
  • Circle and underline important information
  • Draw arrows to show relationships

YouTube & Tutorial Creators

Create professional-quality tutorials without expensive editing software. HoverScribble annotations appear in any screen recorder (OBS, Camtasia, or built-in Windows recording):

  • Story Mode auto-captures your workflow
  • Point out UI elements as you explain
  • Draw attention with arrows and circles
  • Add text annotations for clarity

Software Trainers & IT Support

Guide users through complex applications with crystal-clear visual instructions. Perfect for onboarding new employees, customer support, and technical training:

  • Point out buttons, menus, and options
  • Draw workflow arrows between steps
  • Highlight error messages and solutions
  • Create quick visual documentation

Remote Teams & Meetings

Make screen sharing more collaborative and engaging. Whether you're on Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet, HoverScribble helps you communicate more effectively:

  • Annotate shared documents live
  • Point out issues during code reviews
  • Mark up designs for feedback
  • Collaborate visually in real-time

Streamers & Live Content

Engage your audience with real-time visual reactions. Perfect for Twitch streamers, live podcasters, and anyone doing live content:

  • React to content with drawings
  • Highlight gameplay moments
  • Circle and point out details
  • Add visual commentary on the fly

Designers & Developers

Annotate designs, measure layouts, and communicate visual feedback with precision tools built for creative professionals:

  • On-screen ruler for pixel-perfect measurements
  • Eyedropper to sample colors from anywhere
  • Mark up mockups with feedback
  • Annotate bug reports with screenshots

Medical & Scientific Presentations

Explain complex concepts with visual annotations. Perfect for medical professionals, researchers, and scientific educators:

  • Annotate medical images and scans
  • Draw diagrams on research data
  • Highlight areas of interest
  • Create visual explanations for patients
Annotate anything on your screen. Present with confidence. Create tutorials effortlessly. HoverScribble gives you the tools to communicate visually.

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HoverScribble

Full version with lifetime updates

$18 one-time
  • 20+ drawing tools & 15+ shapes
  • Laser pointer, Spotlight & Fading ink
  • Screenshot modes & Story Mode
  • Lifetime updates included
  • No subscription - own forever
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Windows 10/11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions

Does HoverScribble work with all applications?

Yes! HoverScribble creates a transparent overlay that works on top of any Windows application - browsers, Office apps, video players, games, and more.

Can I use HoverScribble for screen recording?

HoverScribble annotations appear on screen, so they will be captured by any screen recording software like OBS, Camtasia, or Windows Game Bar.

Does it support multi-monitor setups?

Yes! HoverScribble works across multiple monitors. You can move the toolbar between screens and capture screenshots of all monitors combined.

Is a stylus or pen tablet required?

No, HoverScribble works great with just a mouse. However, if you have a stylus or pen tablet, HoverScribble supports pressure sensitivity for more natural drawing.

How do I activate HoverScribble quickly?

Use the global hotkey Ctrl+Shift+P to toggle HoverScribble from anywhere, even when it's minimized to the system tray.

What Windows versions are supported?

HoverScribble runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit). The .NET 8 runtime is included in the installer, so no additional downloads are needed.

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Windows 10/11

Version 1.3 • Windows 10/11 • One-time purchase

System Requirements

  • Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
  • .NET 8 Runtime (included)
  • 50 MB disk space
  • Any display resolution