Free Online Whiteboard for Presentations
Present live by drawing on a whiteboard canvas during Zoom, Google Meet, or any screen-shared session. Prepare boards in advance, present with the laser pointer, and export every slide as PDF — free, no account.
Why Present From a Whiteboard Instead of Slides
The whiteboard keeps your audience engaged in ways that static slides cannot.
A slide deck shows finished content — the audience sees what you prepared. A whiteboard presentation builds content live — the audience watches ideas develop in real time, which creates natural curiosity and attention. Research consistently shows that live drawing is more memorable than revealing pre-built slides.
OnlineWhiteboard.org combines both approaches. Prepare your boards in advance like slides, then present them in order during your call — or leave boards blank and draw live as you explain. Switch between prepared and live drawing within the same session to match the rhythm of your presentation.
Presentation Features — What to Use and How
Every tool on the whiteboard has a presentation application.
Laser Pointer — Guide Attention
Activate the laser pointer to draw a temporary highlight that follows your cursor. Use it to direct audience attention to specific parts of your diagram as you narrate — replaces the physical laser pointer.
Multiple Boards — Structured Sections
Create one board per presentation section. Switch between boards during the session instead of scrolling. Each board acts as a slide with unlimited canvas space.
Live Drawing — Build Ideas Visually
Draw diagrams, frameworks, and process flows live as you explain them. Your audience sees the diagram build step by step — far more engaging than a finished slide appearing at once.
Sticky Notes — Audience Input
Place sticky notes live during Q&A or interactive segments. Collect audience ideas by typing them as sticky notes on the canvas in real time.
Annotate Images in Slides
Upload a product screenshot, map, or diagram as an image and annotate it live during your explanation — circle features, draw arrows, highlight sections.
Fullscreen + Dark Mode
Enter fullscreen mode for a distraction-free presentation view. Switch to dark canvas for better contrast on projected or external displays.
PDF Export — Leave-Behinds
After your presentation, export each board as PDF. Send the collection to attendees as a visual record of what was covered — better than a slide deck, because it shows what you drew live.
Save Presentation Boards
Save your prepared board set before the presentation. Reload it for the next session or reuse the same canvas structure across multiple presentations.
Present from Any Device
Present from a Mac, Windows laptop, iPad, or Chromebook — the whiteboard works in any browser on any device.
How to Set Up and Run a Whiteboard Presentation
From board preparation to live delivery.
Prepare Your Boards in Advance
Open onlinewhiteboard.org and create a board for each section of your presentation. Add titles with the text tool and key diagrams or images. Leave space on each board for live annotation during the session.
Share Your Screen Before You Begin
Join your Zoom, Meet, or Teams call. Share your browser tab showing the whiteboard. You are now presenting — your audience sees your first board.
Present Live — Draw, Annotate, and Use the Laser
Navigate boards in order. Draw live detail on each board as you explain. Use the laser pointer to highlight specific areas. Add sticky notes for audience input during interactive moments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this instead of PowerPoint or Google Slides?
Yes — for presentations where live drawing and explanation are central. Whiteboard presentations work best for teaching, technical explanations, and workshops. For branded business decks with custom design, slide software is better suited.
How do I use the laser pointer during a presentation?
Select the laser pointer tool from the toolbar. Move your cursor on the canvas — a temporary glowing circle follows it. The laser disappears when you switch tools. Use it to direct audience attention without drawing permanently on your canvas.
Can the audience draw on my whiteboard during the presentation?
Only you can draw — your audience sees your canvas through screen share. For interactive sessions where the audience contributes, use the sticky note approach: ask for input verbally and add it as sticky notes yourself.
Can I prepare boards in advance like slides?
Yes — create multiple boards before the session, each with a prepared title and diagram. During the presentation, switch between boards in order. This gives you the structure of slides with the flexibility of a canvas.
How do I export my presentation boards as PDF?
Click the PDF button to export the current board. Repeat for each board. See the full PDF export guide →
Does this work for webinar-style presentations with large audiences?
Yes — as long as screen sharing works in your webinar platform, the whiteboard works as your live canvas. The tool is optimised for the person drawing; audience size has no effect.