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ExcalidrawZ

Native Excalidraw app for Mac, iPad and iPhone with local file management and history.

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About ExcalidrawZ

ExcalidrawZ wraps the Excalidraw hand-drawn canvas in a native Apple app, built in SwiftUI by Chocoford. It keeps the familiar drawing experience and standard .excalidraw files, then adds the parts a browser tab lacks: a local file library with groups and recent files, file history, canvas search, library management, PDF import and image or vector PDF export. Drawings stay on your device by default, with iCloud-aware storage and optional linked folders in Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox or WebDAV. Sensitive drawings can be locked with encryption and opened with Touch ID or a recovery key. Optional extras include an AI chat that can read and edit the canvas, an MCP connection and LaTeX formulas. The app is open source under the MIT licence and free to download for macOS, iPadOS and iOS, with AI usage sold through in-app plans. It suits Excalidraw fans on Apple devices; it isn't aimed at real-time team whiteboarding.

Best for: Excalidraw users on Apple devices who want local files and a native app.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Local file library with history and search
  • Syncs with iCloud, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox or WebDAV
  • Encrypted locked drawings
  • MIT-licensed and free to download

Why people leave

  • Apple devices only
  • AI features are paid add-ons
  • Not built for live multi-user whiteboarding

Top ExcalidrawZ alternatives

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  1. 1Miro logo
    Miro

    Full team whiteboard platform if you need templates and collaboration at scale.

    74.4
  2. 2Excalidraw logo
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    The original web app, with free real-time collaboration in any browser.

    68.8
  3. 3tldraw logo
    tldraw

    Open-source infinite canvas with a similar sketchy style and multiplayer.

    64.8
  4. 4Freeform logo
    Freeform

    Apple's free built-in whiteboard with iCloud collaboration.

    61.8

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ExcalidrawZ: common questions

Is ExcalidrawZ free?

Yes. ExcalidrawZ is free, open-source software.

Is ExcalidrawZ open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at chocoford/ExcalidrawZ.

What platforms does ExcalidrawZ run on?

ExcalidrawZ is available for macOS and iOS.

What are the best alternatives to ExcalidrawZ?

The highest-ranked ExcalidrawZ alternatives right now are Miro, Excalidraw and tldraw. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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