Desktop Rulers Apps and Alternatives

18 applications in this hubLast updated: Feb 23rd 2024, 04:02 GMT

Desktop rulers are virtual rulers which are meant to measure pixels, inches and/or centimeters on any computer desktop.

Typically, they are customizable in terms of color, size, transparency and orientation.
 
In addition, there are also special rulers that also include magnifier tools with adjustable zoom levels, thus ensuring accurate measuring.

Desktop rulers can function either as standalone applications, or they can be integrated within more complex graphic editors.

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Applications

     
  • 168,434 downloads
  • 71.8 MB
PicPick

PicPick 7.2.8

Comprehensive piece of software which features a powerful capture tool, image editor, color picker...

Feb 23rd 2024, 04:02 GMT
Windows XP / Windows XP 64 bit / Windows Vista / Windows Vista 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 11
     
  • 41,967 downloads
  • 886 KB
Cool Ruler

Cool Ruler 1.5

Small-sized app that contains an on-screen ruler, designed for measuring objects and page margins,...

May 22nd 2006, 19:03 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 6,629 downloads
  • 391 KB
Pixel Scale

Pixel Scale 2.2

This Yahoo widget allows you to use it as a screen ruler.

Aug 28th 2007, 05:31 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 6,636 downloads
  • 720 KB
JR Screen Ruler

JR Screen Ruler 1.5

Screen ruler that lets you measure any object or distance, as well as set the ruler orientation, s...

Jul 19th 2008, 15:13 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 8,644 downloads
  • 718 KB
Portable on-screen ruler

Portable on-screen ruler 2.2.0.0

Lightweight and clean application which enables you to measure on-screen objects, and comes bundle...

Apr 4th 2014, 13:36 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 4,283 downloads
  • 49 KB
JK Ruler

JK Ruler 1.4

Easily measure desktop or program elements by placing one or more rulers on your desktop to which ...

Aug 27th 2008, 02:39 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 6,713 downloads
  • 553 KB
Perfect Screen Ruler

Perfect Screen Ruler 3.0

Enables you to easily measure particular angles, as well as the distance between two points on you...

Oct 6th 2011, 14:17 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 11,594 downloads
  • 2.21 MB
A Ruler for Windows

A Ruler for Windows 3.8.1

A handy, elegant and simple-to-use on-screen pixel ruler, intended for users who design websites a...

Dec 8th 2023, 16:28 GMT
Windows 7 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 11
     
  • 4,442 downloads
  • 2.35 MB
BitRule

BitRule 1.0

Screen measurement utility that works as a desktop ruler, calculating the horizontal, vertical and...

May 27th 2007, 20:01 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 3,322 downloads
  • 8.68 MB
Universal Desktop Ruler

Universal Desktop Ruler 3.8.6498

Digital measurement ruler for the perimeter and area of standard and custom shapes, distance, angl...

Dec 14th 2017, 14:29 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 10,433 downloads
  • 429 KB
PMeter

PMeter 1.03

A very useful pixel meter that includes a color picker.

Dec 11th 2007, 12:00 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 1,927 downloads
  • 452 KB
myRuler

myRuler 0.5

Measure all sorts of desktop objects with the aid of a ruler, keep the ruler in a vertical or hori...

Jul 30th 2009, 22:04 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 6,898 downloads
  • 731 KB
Pixel Ruler

Pixel Ruler 3.1

A simple-to-use desktop ruler that helps you find out the exact size and position of any element ...

Sep 30th 2010, 14:18 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 8,221 downloads
  • 1.26 MB
Pixus

Pixus 1.2.111

A simple-to-use ruler that helps you measure on-screen objects, while offering support for preset ...

Jun 11th 2011, 15:39 GMT
Windows 2K / Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 2003
     
  • 1,430 downloads
  • 1.62 MB
DigiLini

DigiLini 1.0.0 Beta

Get better accuracy when creating visual interfaces for your projects by measuring elements of int...

Jul 9th 2010, 03:28 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 1,362 downloads
  • 422 KB
SmallMeasure

SmallMeasure 1.0

Measure the distance between any two points on your desktop by moving the corners, using this port...

Jun 3rd 2010, 18:42 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 9,252 downloads
  • 21 KB
jRuler

jRuler 0.4

A small Java ruler that enables you to measure short distances or determine the dimensions of smal...

Aug 28th 2010, 09:52 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 2,083 downloads
  • 89 KB
Screen Ruler 3 in 1

Screen Ruler 3 in 1 1.0

A 3 in 1 tool that shows a screen ruler created to provide an easy way to measure the monitor, ico...

Aug 13th 2008, 14:09 GMT
Windows All