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Conceptboard

COLLAB
Velocity2.5

Conceptboard ships sparingly; Smart sections brings hierarchy and real accessibility to the canvas

whiteboardvisual-collaborationaccessibilitycloud-integrationscanvas-ux
Current state
Conceptboard ships infrequently, with long gaps between releases and mostly small canvas refinements. The latest and most substantive addition is Smart sections, which adds hierarchical organization to large boards with full keyboard navigation and screen-reader support. Earlier 2026 work was limited to cloud-storage integrations and minor copying and styling tweaks.
Where it's heading
The pace is slow and the changes incremental, but accessibility is an emerging emphasis, with Smart sections leading on keyboard navigation and screen-reader descriptions for canvas content. Cloud integrations and visual customization round out the recent work. The direction reads as steady refinement of the existing whiteboard rather than expansion.
Prediction
Expect continued low-frequency releases focused on canvas usability and accessibility, possibly with more board-organization and integration features. The sparse cadence makes a confident near-term call difficult.

Recent moves

  1. 1mo ago

    Smart sections for hierarchical board organization

    Adds hierarchical sections for organizing large boards, with keyboard navigation and screen-reader descriptions for canvas content. The most substantive recent release, and a clear lean into accessibility for a visual tool.

  2. 5mo ago

    Smoother object copying with Alt+drag ghost rendering

    A minor UX refinement that makes copying board objects via Alt+drag smoother. Cosmetic polish to an existing interaction.

  3. 5mo ago

    Smoother object copying with Alt+drag (duplicate)

    A duplicate posting of the Alt+drag ghost-rendering copying improvement. No new content beyond the prior entry.

  4. 5mo ago

    Dropbox, Box, and OneDrive in the file picker

    Adds Dropbox, Box, and OneDrive access directly in the board file picker. Broadens Conceptboard's storage integrations for teams that keep assets in those services.

  5. 8mo ago

    Adjustable rounded corners on shapes

    Adds an adjustable corner radius for rectangle shapes. A small styling option.

  6. 8mo ago

    Personal color limit raised from 25 to 50

    Raises the personal color limit from 25 to 50 and adds a counter. A minor customization bump.