Screen sharing with annotations
Explain the screen together, not after the meeting
Share a design, lesson or support workflow in a browser call, then draw directly over the shared frame. Meeto keeps everyone's marks in sync, and the person presenting can clear them all at once.
On this page
A shared screen with a live layer on top
Share the source
Choose a screen or window from the browser's sharing picker. Participants see the shared frame inside the room while your camera can remain available.
Open annotation tools
The pen button sits on the shared screen tile. Anyone in the call can use it to open the drawing tools. The overlay follows the visible frame even when participants resize their windows.
Discuss and clear
Point to a detail, add a label or mark a region, then undo the last mark or clear all marks when the next topic starts.
Annotations are synchronized room data, not a permanent edit to the original file. For a design review, keep the source file in its normal workspace and use the call layer to guide the conversation.
Tools for teaching, reviews and support
| Tool | Useful for |
|---|---|
| Pen | Circle a detail or sketch a quick path |
| Rectangle and ellipse | Highlight a control, field or region |
| Arrow | Point to the next step or object |
| Text | Add a short label directly on the shared frame |
| Colour | Pick a colour so each person's marks stand out |
| Undo and Clear all | Undo removes your last mark; Clear all wipes the layer before the next topic |
Everyone in the call can draw on the shared screen. The presenter can clear every mark at once; each participant can clear their own. For a one-way demonstration, ask people to keep their marks for questions. The Free plan includes these tools; compare plans before scheduling a large session.
Four habits that make annotations useful
Share a readable source
Increase the size of small text before presenting a dense document or code window.
Use one mark for one idea
Circle, label or point, then clear the layer before switching topics.
Agree on who draws
Everyone can draw, so say at the start whether marks are welcome or the screen is for watching, and clear the layer between topics.
Keep a source copy
Live marks help the conversation; export decisions to your normal project, ticket or lesson notes afterward.
Guests can join from a current browser without an account. If participants cannot share or see a screen, review browser permissions and network guidance in support. To put the call on your own site, use the video call widget.
| Need | Meeto behavior |
|---|---|
| Installation | No download for a browser guest |
| Account | Guests do not need an account; hosts can start an instant room |
| Devices | Camera and microphone are optional for screen sharing |
| Free plan | Up to 10 participants and 60 minutes for any call with 2+ people |
Frequently asked questions
Can everyone draw on a shared screen in Meeto?
Yes. Everyone in the call can draw on a shared screen. The person sharing can clear all marks at once, and each participant can clear their own.
Which annotation tools are available?
Meeto supports a pen, arrow, rectangle, ellipse and text over the shared screen, with a choice of colour. Undo removes your last mark, and Clear all wipes the layer. Each participant's live work is synchronized to the room.
Does screen sharing with annotations work on the Free plan?
Yes. Free meetings include screen sharing with annotations, for up to 10 participants and 60 minutes. See the free meetings and pricing pages for what each plan includes.
Are annotations included in a recording?
Annotations are a live layer over the shared screen. If the host records an eligible meeting, check a short test recording to see how annotations appear in your layout.
Try it on your next call
Start a meeting and send the link. Guests join from the browser.
- 60-minute meetings on the free plan
- Guests join without an account
Put it to work
Open your Meeto account to set it up, or explore the working product first.