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Aback Tools vs Online Ruler

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Aback Tools compared with Online Ruler
DetailAback Tools logo Aback ToolsOnline Ruler logo Online Ruler
What it doesFree browser-based utility tools for converting, formatting, and processing files and data Measure anything on your screen with pixel-perfect accuracy
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Pricing modelFree Free
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Key features
  • Image converters for PNG, JPEG, WebP, AVIF, BMP, TIFF, ICO
  • Markdown to HTML and PDF conversion
  • Code minifiers for JSON, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, SQL
  • Smart Auto-Detect identifies your device from a database of 100+ profiles
  • Three calibration methods: auto-detect, screen diagonal, and credit card
  • Place rulers on any edge of the screen in any combination
  • Click-to-measure distances in any direction
  • Live cursor position tracking
  • Dark mode with automatic system preference detection
  • Support for four measurement units: cm, mm, inches, and pixels
What makes it different
  • Runs entirely in browser with zero data uploads to servers
  • Privacy-first approach with no data collection or storage
  • Fast results with no server roundtrips or upload wait times
  • No installation required—runs entirely in your web browser
  • Achieves near pixel-perfect accuracy typically within 0.5mm for well-calibrated screens
  • Completely free with no ads, account, or limitations
  • Calibration saved locally so no need to recalibrate on each visit
  • Works on tablets and mobile devices with touchscreen support
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)30 no change since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)2017
Referring domains (Majestic)1094

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