What was happening on the scene in November
Hey, Excalidraw fans! ??
November has been another exciting month for Excalidraw, filled with fresh updates, helpful tips, and amazing contributions from our community. Here’s a quick snapshot of what we've been up to recently!
Dev+Product Edition: Redesigned Blog, Canvas Links, and Image Cropping
Let’s dive into the latest updates to both our free editor and Excalidraw+.
???Redesigned Blog: The Excalidraw blog has received a complete makeover! Check out our latest post detailing the implementation of a hand-drawn font for CJK languages—it’s an insightful read for anyone interested in the process. ??
???Canvas Links: You can now link elements on your canvas or even share links to specific content with others. Just use the hyperlink popup, or grab the link via the context menu or command palette. ??
???Image Cropping: This long-awaited feature is finally here! Adjust imported images by double-clicking or pressing Enter to crop them precisely to your needs. If you haven’t given it a try yet, now’s the perfect time. ??
Social Media Edition: LinkedIn Milestone, Community Libraries, and YouTube Highlights
November was packed with exciting milestones and opportunities to connect with the Excalidraw community. Let's take a look at it!
???LinkedIn Milestone: We’re happy to celebrate reaching 4,000 followers on LinkedIn! A huge thank-you to everyone for your support, feedback, and engagement. You make this journey so much more rewarding. ??
???#SharingIsCaring: We’re excited to announce two new additions to the Excalidraw libraries!
???This or That: Ever feel like your workday is a tangled ball of yarn? In our latest This or That visual, we shared tips for moving from chaos to clarity ??
???YouTube Channel Highlights: We released a new video showcasing Excalidraw’s alignment tools in action while creating a festive Christmas party flyer! Two fresh shorts are also live, check them out if you haven’t already!
PS: Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel so you’ll always stay updated with the latest content!
Question of the Month
???Is it possible to self-host Excalidraw+?
At the moment, it’s not possible to self-host Excalidraw+. However, if you’re looking to self-host Excalidraw, you can absolutely do that with our free editor available at excalidraw.com.
The free editor is open-source software (OSS) running under the MIT license, meaning you can use it for anything you wish!
To explore self-hosting, visit:
And that's it for November! We hope you found this month’s updates helpful and inspiring. We’re always working on new ways to make Excalidraw even better, so stay tuned for what’s coming next. ??
And – since we’re already at the beginning of December, we wish you a calm and joyful Christmas season with little to no stress and plenty of meaningful connections. ????
Thank you for being such a vital part of the Excalidraw community.
The Excalidraw Team