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HoverScribble

Lightweight screen annotation tool for Windows. Draw on your screen over any application with fading ink, spotlight mode, laser pointer, and shapes. Perfect for presentations, teaching, and streaming.

Annotating a science presentation in real time HoverScribble's toolbar sits on the left while the user labels a cell diagram, draws freehand highlights, and uses the built-in color picker to switch colors instantly.

Cost / License

  • Pay once
  • Proprietary

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Platforms

  • Windows
Drawing and writing over any application with HoverScribble the floating toolbar provides quick access to all drawing tools, letting you annotate, write notes, and communicate ideas directly on screen.
Showcasing HoverScribble's vibrant freehand drawing capabilities draw anything on your screen with full color support, making it perfect for creative presentations, streaming overlays, and interactive teaching sessions.
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Annotating a live stock trading chart with HoverScribble draw trendlines, highlight support levels, and add text labels directly over any financial application, making it ideal for traders and financial educators.
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  • Developed by

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  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Commercial product.

  • Pricing

    One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs $18.

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  • Supported Languages

    • English

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What is HoverScribble?

HoverScribble is a professional screen annotation tool for Windows that creates a transparent overlay for drawing, highlighting, and presenting on top of any application. Whether you're a teacher, presenter, content creator, or just need to annotate your screen, HoverScribble provides all the tools you need.

Key Features:

  • 20+ Drawing Tools: Pen, Highlighter, Calligraphy, Crayon, Spray Paint, Eraser, and more
  • Shape Tools: Rectangle, Ellipse, Triangle, Lines & Arrows, and Advanced Shapes (Diamond, Star, Pentagon, Hexagon, Heart, Cloud, Lightning, Speech Bubble, etc.)
  • Text Tool: Add text annotations anywhere on screen with customizable font and size
  • Fading Ink: Strokes gradually fade away after a set duration great for temporary highlights
  • Laser Pointer: Bright glowing dot that follows your cursor for presentations
  • Spotlight Mode: Dims the entire screen except for a circular area around your cursor
  • Whiteboard & Blackboard: Toggle white or black backgrounds for teaching
  • Ruler: Place on-screen rulers to draw straight lines and align elements
  • Screenshot Capture: Capture screens with annotations included
  • Built-in Calculator: Basic, Scientific, Graphing, and Matrix modes
  • Story Mode: Automatic periodic screenshots to create visual timelines
  • Pressure-sensitive stylus support for natural drawing
  • Fully customizable keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+Shift+* scheme)
  • Toolbar customization: show only the tools you need
  • Lightweight and always-on-top

System Requirements: Windows 10 or later, .NET 8 Runtime (included in installer)

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