2D CAD board
Sketch simple 2D shapes on a snapping grid.
The 2D CAD board is a lightweight vector drawing surface for lines, rectangles, and circles — every point snaps to a grid so shapes line up cleanly, and the result exports as a PNG image or an SVG file you can reopen in other design tools.
How to use
- Choose a tool, then click and drag on the grid to draw.
- Switch to "Select / move" to drag existing shapes.
- Use undo/redo as needed, then export as PNG or SVG.
Common use scenarios
- Sketching a rough floor plan or furniture layout before committing to real CAD software.
- Drawing a simple diagram for a worksheet or presentation slide.
- Blocking out a wireframe layout with rectangles before designing it properly.
- Producing a quick technical-looking sketch to attach to an email or ticket.
✓Content & verification reviewed: 2026-08-25
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Grid snapping keeps shapes aligned, not measured
Snap-to-grid rounds every click to the nearest grid intersection so edges line up visually — it doesn't attach real-world units or dimensions, so the grid spacing is a layout aid, not a scale reference.
PNG exports a flat image; SVG keeps shapes editable
Export PNG rasterizes the current canvas at its displayed size, while Export SVG writes the underlying vector shapes — pick SVG if you plan to reopen and edit the drawing later, and PNG if you just need an image to paste somewhere.
Undo/redo covers the shape history for this session
Undo and redo step through the shapes you've added or moved in the current session only — closing or reloading the page clears the canvas, since there's no save-to-file or auto-save.
Before you rely on the result
- Snap to grid is on if you want edges to line up cleanly, off if you want freeform placement.
- You've picked SVG export if you'll need to edit the drawing again later, PNG if you just need an image.
- You understand there's no numeric dimension entry — shapes are placed and sized by dragging, not by typing measurements.
- You've exported or saved a copy before closing the tab, since there's no auto-save.
Who this is for
- People sketching a rough floor plan or furniture layout.
- Anyone drawing a simple technical diagram for a worksheet or slide.
- Designers blocking out a wireframe layout with basic shapes.
- Anyone who wants a quick technical-looking sketch without opening full CAD software.
Real-world examples
Rough furniture layout
Someone rearranging a room sketches rectangles for furniture on a snapped grid to compare a couple of layout options before moving anything physically.
Worksheet diagram
A teacher draws a simple labeled diagram with lines and circles, then exports it as a PNG to paste directly into a worksheet document.
Wireframe blocking
A designer blocks out a page layout with rectangles representing content sections, exporting as SVG to refine further in a vector editor.
Limitations
- A simplified drawing board — no dimension annotations, layers, or precise numeric entry, just grid-snapped shapes.
Frequently asked questions
Does the grid represent real-world measurements?
No — the grid is a visual alignment aid only. There's no unit system or scale attached to it, so it's meant for rough layout, not precise technical drafting.
Should I export as PNG or SVG?
Export SVG if you might want to reopen and edit the shapes later in a vector editor; export PNG if you just need a flat image to paste into a document or slide.
Does my drawing save automatically?
No — the canvas only exists for the current session. Export a PNG or SVG before closing the tab if you want to keep the drawing.
Can I add dimension labels or annotations?
Not currently — this is a simplified drawing board with just line, rectangle, and circle tools; it doesn't support dimension annotations or layers.
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