PencilKit — Native-Feel Web Sketching & Annotation

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

Changelog

• May 8, 2026
  description

  PencilKit turns your browser into a high-performance canvas. It’s a clean and simple sketching tool built by a designer to feel like a native part of your computer.
  
  No lag, no clunky menus—just a mature UI focused on speed. You can explain ideas, give feedback, and take notes on any webpage instantly.
  
  The best part? It’s scroll-aware. You can draw and scroll naturally on complex sites like LinkedIn or Google Docs without anything locking up.
  
  Everything is refined for mature performance, so your drawings feel smooth and fast. Switch tools instantly with really simple shortcuts: press P for Pen, H for Highlighter, B for Blur, or E for Eraser.
  
  💰 Simple, Honest Pricing
  
  I built PencilKit for the community and want everyone to be able to use it. You can get your key for any amount you choose—including free ($0). There are no minimums, no subscriptions, and no hidden costs.
  
  PencilKit is free to evaluate for 5 days. After that, a friendly reminder will appear to help support the creator, but you always have the choice to continue for free ($0) or contribute any amount you like.
  
  🛡️ Your Privacy & Security
  
  I know security is a top priority when installing extensions. PencilKit is built to be safe and private:
  
  ✅ No Accounts: You never need to sign up or provide an email to use the tool.
  ✅ No Tracking: I don't collect your data or track your browsing. Your drawings stay on your computer.
  ✅ Trusted Platform: We use Polar.sh, a verified open-source platform, to handle activation keys securely.
  
  📈 Whether you choose to support the project or use it for free, you get the full professional experience. Thank you for supporting independent creators!
  
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  v1.1.1 — New Preferences menu with persistent settings. Smarter Escape-to-quit flow with Standby Mode. Compact toolbar now shows a color arc ring for easy discovery. Red badge for activation reminders. Multiple stability and fixes.

  PencilKit is a fast, native-feel **web sketching and annotation** tool. Turn any web page into a high‑performance canvas so you can **draw, highlight, and take notes on websites** in seconds.
  
  Built by a designer, PencilKit feels like part of your browser: clean UI, no lag, and no clunky menus. Use it to explain ideas, review designs, leave visual feedback, or sketch UI flows directly on top of pages like LinkedIn, Figma, or Google Docs.
  
  PencilKit is fully scroll‑aware, so you can **draw while scrolling long web pages** without things freezing or losing your place. Lines stay smooth and responsive even on complex sites.
  
  Switch tools instantly with simple keyboard shortcuts:
  - P = Pen (draw and sketch on web pages)
  - H = Highlighter (emphasize text and elements)
  - B = Blur (hide sensitive information in screenshots or demos)
  - E = Eraser (quick clean‑up)
  
  💰 Simple, Honest Pricing
  
  PencilKit is **pay‑what‑you‑want**. You can get your key for any amount you choose — including free ($0). There are no minimums, no subscriptions, and no hidden costs.
  
  You can try PencilKit free for 5 days. After that, you’ll see a gentle reminder to support the creator, but you can always continue using it for free ($0) or contribute any amount you like.
  
  🛡️ Privacy & Security
  
  PencilKit is built to be safe and private. It’s a **browser drawing and annotation extension** that runs locally:
  
  - No Accounts: You never need to sign up or provide an email.
  - No Tracking: I don’t collect your data or track your browsing. Your drawings stay on your computer.
  - Trusted Platform: Activation keys are handled securely via Polar.sh, a verified open‑source platform.
  
  📈 Whether you choose to support the project or use it for free, you get the full professional experience. Thank you for supporting independent creators!
  
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  Version History
  
  v1.2.2 — New Snapshot Area tool for high‑precision custom captures. Native support for manual Light and Dark theme selection. Enhanced rendering performance and various stability bug fixes.
  
  v1.1.1 — New Preferences menu with persistent settings. Smarter Escape‑to‑quit flow with Standby Mode. Compact toolbar now shows a color arc ring for easy discovery. Red badge for activation reminders. Multiple stability improvements and fixes.

• Apr 17, 2026
  description

  PencilKit turns your browser into a high-performance canvas. It’s a clean and simple sketching tool built by a designer to feel like a native part of your computer.
  
  No lag, no clunky menus—just a mature UI focused on speed. You can explain ideas, give feedback, and take notes on any webpage instantly.
  
  The best part? It’s scroll-aware. You can draw and scroll naturally on complex sites like LinkedIn or Google Docs without anything locking up.
  
  Everything is refined for mature performance, so your drawings feel smooth and fast. Switch tools instantly with really simple shortcuts: press P for Pen, H for Highlighter, B for Blur, or E for Eraser.
  
  💰 Simple, Honest Pricing
  
  I built PencilKit for the community and want everyone to be able to use it. You can get your key for any amount you choose—including free ($0). There are no minimums, no subscriptions, and no hidden costs.
  
  PencilKit is free to evaluate for 5 days. After that, a friendly reminder will appear to help support the creator, but you always have the choice to continue for free ($0) or contribute any amount you like.
  
  🛡️ Your Privacy & Security
  
  I know security is a top priority when installing extensions. PencilKit is built to be safe and private:
  
  ✅ No Accounts: You never need to sign up or provide an email to use the tool.
  ✅ No Tracking: I don't collect your data or track your browsing. Your drawings stay on your computer.
  ✅ Trusted Platform: We use Polar.sh, a verified open-source platform, to handle activation keys securely.
  
  📈 Whether you choose to support the project or use it for free, you get the full professional experience. Thank you for supporting independent creators!

  PencilKit turns your browser into a high-performance canvas. It’s a clean and simple sketching tool built by a designer to feel like a native part of your computer.
  
  No lag, no clunky menus—just a mature UI focused on speed. You can explain ideas, give feedback, and take notes on any webpage instantly.
  
  The best part? It’s scroll-aware. You can draw and scroll naturally on complex sites like LinkedIn or Google Docs without anything locking up.
  
  Everything is refined for mature performance, so your drawings feel smooth and fast. Switch tools instantly with really simple shortcuts: press P for Pen, H for Highlighter, B for Blur, or E for Eraser.
  
  💰 Simple, Honest Pricing
  
  I built PencilKit for the community and want everyone to be able to use it. You can get your key for any amount you choose—including free ($0). There are no minimums, no subscriptions, and no hidden costs.
  
  PencilKit is free to evaluate for 5 days. After that, a friendly reminder will appear to help support the creator, but you always have the choice to continue for free ($0) or contribute any amount you like.
  
  🛡️ Your Privacy & Security
  
  I know security is a top priority when installing extensions. PencilKit is built to be safe and private:
  
  ✅ No Accounts: You never need to sign up or provide an email to use the tool.
  ✅ No Tracking: I don't collect your data or track your browsing. Your drawings stay on your computer.
  ✅ Trusted Platform: We use Polar.sh, a verified open-source platform, to handle activation keys securely.
  
  📈 Whether you choose to support the project or use it for free, you get the full professional experience. Thank you for supporting independent creators!
  
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  v1.1.1 — New Preferences menu with persistent settings. Smarter Escape-to-quit flow with Standby Mode. Compact toolbar now shows a color arc ring for easy discovery. Red badge for activation reminders. Multiple stability and fixes.

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