Pixel Ruler for Windows

Quick summary

Pixel Ruler is a lightweight Windows utility that lets you read pixel dimensions of on-screen elements. The on-screen ruler stays on top of other windows and follows the cursor so you can measure in both horizontal and vertical directions with minimal effort.

Notable capabilities

• Displays the cursor position continuously for precise pixel readings.
• Remains visible above other applications so measurements aren’t interrupted.
• Measures objects along both the X and Y axes to get width and height.
• Provides straightforward, easy-to-use controls for quick measurements.

Compatibility and release details

• Platform: Windows (compatible with Windows 98 and newer).
• Language: English only.
• Current release: version 4.0 — last updated on 13 January 2010.
• Catalog history: added to our repository in 2004.

Size, downloads and regional usage

Pixel Ruler is relatively small compared with many utilities in its category. It has been downloaded 122,541 times in total, including 11 downloads in the past week, and shows particular popularity in countries such as Peru and Mexico.