DeskPainter

Having the ability to explain things and convey information quickly can be a significant asset, and what better way of doing so, than relying on visual information? When running presentations, participating in online meetings or conferences, sometimes, the used software features a proprietary, built-in drawing tools. However, most of the time, this is not the case, and this is where DeskPainter steps in, to offer users a minimalist drawing tools package, which can be used to draw freely, add text or objects, directly to the desktop area.

We were impressed by how simple the installation process was, and the fact that there are no special configuration steps required. After initializing the app, one will be able to start drawing immediately, as all features are readily available.

Although minimalist, the design manages to incorporate numerous features, and we enjoyed the movable interface, which can be set wherever you prefer on your desktop area, by simply dragging it using its side.

When it comes to potential weaknesses and aspects that we didn’t enjoy, we must mention the fact that during testing, we experienced consistent lag when switching from one feature to another, and even glitchy behavior.

There is no confirmation for tool selection either, and that, combined with the aforementioned, might leave you scratching your head as to which tool you might be currently using. This can prove to be quite problematic when in an online meeting, for instance.

DeskPainter addresses those who seek a simple way of drawing either freehand or pre-defined objects, directly on their desktop area. Thanks to a minimalist demeanor and overall simple handling, it manages to offer just that, but with some potential caveats.