PencilKit — Native-Feel Web Sketching & Annotation
Extension Actions
- Extension status: In-App Purchases
High-performance sketching and annotation tool. Explain ideas, give feedback, and take notes on any webpage with a native-feel.
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.
Latest reviews
- Hary
- Great extension, recommended!
- Adhiraj Sinha
- Absolutely amazing, i loved how smooth and accurate this works, only one thing which sort of bugs me sometimes is, when i want to write over a text, it selects the lying text, but else wise too good to be true product seriously. Loved it .
- Achan
- A Must-Have for Educators and Presenters! If you spend a lot of time screen sharing or teaching online, this extension is a game-changer. It provides a smooth, native feel that makes annotating on the fly incredibly easy. It’s become an essential part of my workflow. Highly recommended for anyone who needs to highlight or explain concepts visually during a call!