Release notes for Zoom Whiteboard

Updates to web settings controlling Zoom Whiteboard, as well as new and enhanced out-of meeting Zoom Whiteboard features, are tracked here.

For tracking new and enhanced in-meeting Zoom Whiteboard features, refer to the release notes for the desktop clients: Windows | macOS | Linux 

Upcoming Release

Details about upcoming releases will be posted as they become available.

January 19, 2025

New, enhanced, and changed features

 
TypeFeature titleDescriptionPlatforms
Admin features
New or enhanced featureManage organization-wide shape collections in Zoom WhiteboardAccount owners and admins can manage shape collections at the organizational level. Users can submit shape libraries containing whiteboard objects or icon stencils for admin approval. Once approved, these collections can be published and made accessible to everyone in the organization. This process mirrors template sharing, ensuring controlled distribution and access to shared assets. This feature is available for Whiteboard Plus users.Web portal
User features
New or enhanced featurePrivate mode anonymity improvementsDuring private mode, authorship information is hidden for all content and remains anonymous even after private mode ends. While meeting activity logs mask authorship data, it remains accessible to admins in the dashboard. This ensures participants can contribute freely without concern for attribution, fostering a more open and collaborative environment.Web app
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New or enhanced featureGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP) iconsUsers can access and utilize Google Cloud Platform (GCP) architecture icons within the Zoom Whiteboard content library. The GCP icons are organized alongside existing Azure and AWS icons in the shape panel. Users can drag and drop these icons onto the canvas to create cloud architecture diagrams.Web app
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Released

December 22, 2024

New, enhanced, and changed features

 
TypeFeature titleDescriptionPlatforms
Admin features
New or enhanced featureDocument password protectionAccount owners and admins can enable mandatory password protection for all documents in their organization. When turned on, each document will have a randomly generated password. Admins can set rules for the password, such as its length and character requirements. Users can change the password but cannot disable password protection.Web portal
User features
New or enhanced featureShape color stylesUsers can apply color styles to selected shapes and lines in a diagram. They can apply these styles to an entire flowchart or diagram, rather than individual shapes. Users can also apply color themes to shapes in the content library, allowing them to easily add pre-styled shapes to their diagrams.Web app
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New or enhanced featureQuick duplication of groups and selectionsUsers can quickly duplicate grouped or multi-selected content using the new quick duplicate button. The duplicated content is placed to the left, right, above, or below the original selection with proper spacing and alignment. This feature allows grouped content to be duplicated efficiently while keeping individual elements like sticky notes and frames with their original properties.Web app
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New or enhanced featureQuick creation of sticky notes, frames, and cardsUsers can add new sticky notes, frames, and cards directly next to existing ones by clicking a plus button placed beside each object. The newly created notes, cards, and frames match the dimensions of the original object for consistency.Web app
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New or enhanced featureImport Mural to Zoom WhiteboardZoom Whiteboard now supports converting exported Miro boards into editable whiteboards! Users can import and extract content from Mural boards exported to PDFs. Text, shapes, lines, connectors and other objects are editable in a Zoom Whiteboard.Windows
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New or enhanced featureGenerate sequence diagrams with AI CompanionUsers can create complex sequence diagrams from a prompt by providing a detailed description of the process, or by using a concise prompt to allow AI Companion to suggest a design. Once generated, the diagrams can be fully edited through Whiteboard's drag-and-drop interface.Windows
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New or enhanced featureEnhancements to color selectionUsers can access the color picker directly without needing to click the plus button to save the color. They can also quickly access recent colors used, in addition to the saved color library. Users can still customize colors and preview them on the objects they're working on.Web app
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New or enhanced featureCorner radius adjustmentUsers can adjust the corner radius of certain shapes and images in Zoom Whiteboard. A numerical input field allows customization of the corner radius.Web app
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New or enhanced featureAllow editors to duplicate and copy locked canvas objectsEditors with copy permission can duplicate and copy locked objects on the Zoom Whiteboard canvas; however, they cannot duplicate hidden locked objects.Web app
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New or enhanced featureAbility to bulk import and convert various board formatsUsers can bulk import exported boards from Miro, Mural, and Visio into Zoom Whiteboard. They can upload multiple documents at once in the Whiteboard dashboard, and Zoom Whiteboard will generate a whiteboard for each document. Users can quickly change the name and move imported boards to a project.Web app 
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Note: The Dark mode support for Zoom Whiteboard feature has been pulled from release due to issues with deployment and will be available in another upcoming release. 

November 24, 2024

New, enhanced, and changed features

 
TypeFeature titleDescriptionPlatforms
Admin features
New or enhanced featureManage third-party content integrationsAccount owners and admins can manage the content users can add from third-party libraries in Zoom Whiteboard, such as GIFs, emojis, and images. They can disable GIPHY and image searches, set content sensitivity levels, and restrict emojis, stickers, and stamps or limit users to a selected list of icons.Web portal
User features
New or enhanced featureSupport for importing VSDX files from Lucidchart, Visio, and Draw.ioUsers can import diagrams from Lucidchart, Microsoft Visio, and Draw.io into Zoom Whiteboard by uploading or dragging and dropping VSDX files. The imported diagrams are recreated as whiteboard objects, keeping their original layout and elements. This allows users to continue working on their existing diagrams without needing to recreate them, making the transition to Zoom Whiteboard smooth and easy.Web portal
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New or enhanced featureOpen out-of-meeting whiteboards into active meetingsUsers can easily share whiteboards from the browser or app directly into an active meeting. A notification or button lets users quickly share their open whiteboards. When shared, a prompt appears to open the board in collaboration mode, following the meeting's sharing settings set by the host.Web app
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New or enhanced featureFolder management for custom shapesUsers with a Whiteboard Plus license can create, rename, and delete folders in the My Saved Shapes section. They can drag and drop canvas objects into folders in the shapes panel, and move existing custom shapes between folders. When saving new custom shapes, users can select a specific folder to save them directly. If a folder is deleted, users are warned that all content in the folder will be lost. This feature helps users organize their custom shapes more effectively.Web portal
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New or enhanced featureExport Whiteboard frames to Power PointUsers with a Whiteboard Plus license can export single or multiple whiteboard frames directly to Microsoft PowerPoint (PPTX). The frames retain their visual quality and adjust to fit slide dimensions, making it easy to integrate collaborative sessions into polished presentations for effective professional communication.Web portal
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Resolved issues

 
DescriptionPlatforms
Minor bug fixes

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Web app 
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November 10, 2024

New, enhanced, and changed features

 
TypeFeature titleDescriptionPlatforms
Admin features
Changed featureEnhancements to whiteboard export and duplication controlsAccount owners and admins can restrict users from exporting, duplicating, and creating templates from whiteboards based on in-meeting and out-of-meeting settings. The Allow export of whiteboard and content option now covers duplication and template creation as well. The previous setting for exporting in PNG, PDF, and CSV formats has been updated to include the ability for users to duplicate and create templates of whiteboards. This ensures that account policies for content exporting are enforced consistently, even if users attempt to bypass restrictions.Web portal
User features
New or enhanced featureSecure whiteboard with a passwordUsers can protect their shared whiteboard with a password when sharing via a link. The password must have at least 8 characters, including 1 letter, 1 number, and 1 special character. Users can choose to show or hide the password they create. To access the whiteboard, recipients must enter the correct password. When copying the link, both the link and password are copied together. This feature ensures that only those with the password can access the whiteboard.Web
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New or enhanced featureEnable private mode to encourage unbiased collaborationBoard owners and editors can temporarily hide sticky note content for all collaborators, allowing participants to generate sticky notes and ideas independently and privately. This private mode specifically affects sticky notes and conceals collaborators' cursors and names. In this mode, users can only edit and see the content they created themselves. Once the private mode session ends, all sticky note content is revealed at once. This feature encourages individuals to share their ideas freely, without being influenced by others.Web
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New or enhanced featureDropbox integration with Zoom WhiteboardUsers can connect their Dropbox account to Zoom Whiteboard, allowing them to easily search for and embed documents, images, and other content directly onto the whiteboard. Any changes made to the embedded Dropbox files are automatically synced with the original files. This integration allows users to work with their Dropbox files within Zoom Whiteboard without switching between apps.Web
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New or enhanced featureCode block for technical usersTechnical users can add a new content type called Code block on the Zoom Whiteboard canvas. Code blocks display monospaced, syntax-highlighted text and support popular coding languages. They can specify a font size, code language, toggle line numbers, wrap code, and switch between dark/light display modes. This allows technical users to share code snippets during meetings, collaboratively write code on a whiteboard, and paste snippets from a code base or online for discussion and demonstration purposes.Web
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Resolved issues

 
DescriptionPlatforms
Minor bug fixesWeb portal
Web app
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macOS
Linux
iOS
Android

Note: The Ability to bulk import and convert various board formats feature has been pulled from release due to issues with deployment and will be available in another upcoming release.

September 27, 2024

New, enhanced, and changed features

 
TypeFeature titleDescriptionPlatforms
Admin features
New or enhanced featureWhiteboard preview images in notifications available in user and group level settingsThe Send whiteboard preview in notifications setting allows users to customize whether a preview image of the whiteboard is included in notifications they receive. Group admins also have the ability to enable or disable this setting for their entire group. This feature provides users and admins with greater control over the content and appearance of whiteboard notifications.Web portal
User features
New or enhanced featureUser-level whiteboard settingsUsers can now access account-specific settings for whiteboards, including options to enable features like creating, editing, and sharing. These settings give users more visibility into their whiteboard capabilities and explain why some features may be limited.Web portal
New or enhanced featureSave standalone whiteboard content via emailUsers can save content from standalone Zoom Whiteboard sessions by emailing it to themselves or others within their organization. Previously, there was no way to save work from standalone whiteboards, causing potential loss of work.Web portal
New or enhanced featureKanban swimlanes and card sorting capabilitiesUsers can add swimlanes and sort cards on kanban boards. Swimlanes help organize cards by grouping them based on different criteria, improving visibility. Cards within swimlanes can be sorted by attributes like due date or priority, making it easier to manage and prioritize tasks, especially on busy boards.Web app
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New or enhanced featureAdvanced shape libraries for technical diagrammingUsers with a Whiteboard Plus license can access vendor-approved icons from top software companies like AWS and Azure. They can also upload their own SVG icons and organize them into folders in the saved shapes library. This enables users to create custom icon sets for specific software products used in technical architecture diagrams. The expanded shape library and enhanced organization features make it easier to create detailed, professional diagrams in Zoom Whiteboard.Web app
Windows
macOS
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Resolved issues

 
DescriptionPlatforms
  • Minor bug fixes
Web portal

Note: The Unsplash image library integration feature has been pulled from release due to issues with deployment and will be available in another upcoming release.

August 25, 2024

Changes to existing features

New and enhanced features

Resolved issues

August 4, 2024

New and enhanced features

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June 23, 2024

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May 26, 2024

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April 21, 2024

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April 9, 2024

Changes to existing features

New and enhanced features

Resolved issues

March 3, 2024

New and enhanced features

Resolved issues

Note: The Structured voting sessions feature has been pulled from release due to issues with deployment and will be available in another upcoming release.

January 21, 2024

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December 17, 2023

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Resolved issues

 

Note: The Additional sticky notes shapes feature has been pulled from release due to issues with deployment and will be available in another upcoming release.

November 26, 2023

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November 5, 2023

Changes to existing features

New and enhanced features

Resolved issues

 

Note: The Ability to share a whiteboard from Zoom Team Chat feature has been pulled from release due to issues with deployment and will be available in another upcoming release.

September 24, 2023

New and enhanced features

Resolved issues

 

Note: The Initial public APIs and webhooks
and Zoom Whiteboard APIs for archiving features have been pulled from release due to issues with deployment and will be available in another upcoming release.

August 27, 2023

New and enhanced features

Resolved Issues

The Independent controls for image and document uploads and file download restrictions features have been pulled from release due to issues with deployment and will be available in another upcoming release.

July 23, 2023

Changes to existing features

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June 25, 2023

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May 28, 2023

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May 8, 2023

New and enhanced features

Note: The Host owns boards feature has been pulled from release due to issues with deployment and will be available in another upcoming release.

April 23, 2023

New and enhanced features

Resolved issues

Note: The Host owns boards feature has been pulled from release due to issues with deployment and will be available in another upcoming release.

March 27, 2023

Note: This release was originally scheduled for March 20, 2023, but was delayed one week due to deployment issues. 

New and enhanced features

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February 26, 2023

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January 15, 2023

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December 27, 2022

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December 18, 2022

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November 20, 2022

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October 23, 2022

Changes to existing features

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September 18, 2022

Changes to existing features

New and enhanced features

Resolved issues

Note: The Localized Whiteboard menus and UI enhancement has been pulled from release due to issues with deployment and will be available in another upcoming release. 

August 21, 2022

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July 17, 2022

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Resolved issues

June 19, 2022

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April 17, 2022