What is KRuler?
KRuler is an open source screen ruler application designed for the Linux operating system. It provides simple yet powerful on-screen rulers to quickly measure distances, locations, and sizes of UI elements on the desktop screen.
Some key features of KRuler include:
- Horizontal and vertical rulers available
- Rulers can be locked into place or set to follow the mouse cursor
- Measurements can be displayed in pixels, centimeters, or inches
- Customize look and feel with different color themes
- Transparent background allows seeing elements underneath
- Support for multiple monitors
- Lightweight and fast
KRuler is targeted towards graphic designers, web developers, and anyone who needs to precisely measure and align visual elements on their Linux desktop. It can speed up workflows by removing the need to manually position guides and rulers in design software.
As an open source application, KRuler is available free of charge and the source code is freely modifiable and distributable under the GNU GPL v3 license.
Shottr, PixelSnap 2, Free Ruler, JR Screen Ruler, Art Directors Toolkit, Bluegrams Screen Ruler, Meazure, A Ruler for Windows, Pixel Ruler for Android, ScreenRuler, Pixus, Rulers, Measure Schmeasure are some alternatives to KRuler.