Live overlay for drawing, annotating, hiding text, and capturing screenshots on Linux. Can be used as whiteboard or blackboard. Highly customisable.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
Apps similar to ScreenPen include SHARA, which has a free version. Other options are EpicPencil, RePen, ZoomIt and Epic Pen. You can choose from more than 10 Whiteboards like ScreenPen for Windows, Mac and Linux.
Live overlay for drawing, annotating, hiding text, and capturing screenshots on Linux. Can be used as whiteboard or blackboard. Highly customisable.
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