Browser-only setup

Use a whiteboard without creating an account or installing a database. Draw, write, add media, and save board files on your device.

Open a board

Open your school’s link, or choose Apps → Whiteboard at DrawSplat.org. You can also open the whiteboard directly.

Browser-only use does not enable school classrooms or account-based online saving. Those need a configured district service or the separate Apps Script connection for its Google-backed workflows.

Keep your work

Browser autosave keeps a draft in the current browser profile.
Use Save File to keep a .drawsplat.json board you can edit later.
Use Load File to reopen a saved board.
Export PNG or PDF to share or print work.

Do not rely on browser storage as your only backup. Private browsing uses temporary storage, and some schools clear browser data at logout. Save a file before clearing site data or switching devices.

Choose where to run it

Hosted site: open the whiteboard link above. No server setup is needed.
School website: use modular self-hosting or the complete district package. Use the supplied gateway rules to protect private files.
Local computer: serve the static application over HTTP. Opening files directly with file:// can block fonts, imports, and other features.

For a local static copy, run this from the extracted application folder:

python3 -m http.server 8000 --bind 127.0.0.1

Open http://localhost:8000/app/whiteboard.html. This local preview serves files; it does not create online accounts or a saving service. Do not expose the whole extracted folder publicly with this preview server.

Internet and privacy

A local draft is not automatically uploaded. Loading outside images, embedded media, or connected services can make network requests. Internet access may be needed for those features. See Terms and privacy and your school’s notice.

Add online saving later