Screen Ruler

Screen Ruler is a lightweight software application whose purpose is to help you measure the distance between two pixels on your screen.

The tool can be opened by simply running the executable file because it is portable. Aside from bypassing the installation process, you can open it without administrative privileges on a target computer.

A quick deletion task is sufficient for getting rid of the utility because it does not leave entries in your computer. You can keep it stored on USB flash drives to have it with you all the time.

Screen Ruler reveals an intuitive layout that allows you to make the measurements with just a few clicks. There’s no support for a help manual but the dedicated parameters look easy to decode so you can manage to configure the settings on your own.

The program automatically places two points on your screen and reveals the exact screen coordinates for both of them. It gives you the possibility to drag and drop the points to the desired position on the desktop. The distance between two pixels is automatically calculated and displayed on your screen.

What’s more, you are allowed to copy the information to the clipboard so you can quickly paste it into other programs, show or hide a cross (which is useful for exact picture measurements), lock the current position of the two points, as well as reveal a magnifier each time you drag and drop points to another position. Plus, you can make use of preset hotkeys for faster actions.

All things considered, Screen Ruler impresses with a clean design and precise measurement tools. The straightforward layout makes it ideal for rookies and professionals.