Pixelruler
Pixelruler is a screen measurement and ruler utility for macOS that helps designers, developers and web professionals verify distances, dimensions and spacing on screen. It displays pixel-perfect rulers and guides overlaid on the desktop, allowing users to measure UI elements, check alignment, and validate design specifications during layout work. The app is commonly used alongside design tools like Sketch, Adobe XD and Figma to ensure pixel-accurate implementation.
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1 suggestionWe could not find definitive information about whether Pixelruler has been updated to run natively on Apple Silicon. The app exists but public documentation is sparse. If you rely on Pixelruler, we recommend contacting the developer directly to ask whether a native Apple Silicon build is available or planned, since the current Intel-only build will stop launching entirely when Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (late 2027). As a more actively maintained alternative, consider using the built-in measurement tools in Sketch or Adobe XD, the digital ruler in Figma's design tools, or free open-source utilities like ScreenSearch or MeasureKit — all of which have confirmed native Apple Silicon support and are still under active development.
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