AR Drawing Studio — Trace, Sketch, and Create with AI
Turn real-world objects into stunning digital art. A complete creative studio with AR tracing, 70+ professional brushes, AI style transfer, layers, symmetry tools, typography, and fashion try-on.
★★★★★ 5.0/5 · Free · Kids-safe (4+) · Apple Pencil support
The Drawing App That Grows with You
iDrawing by Penvy is not just another sketch pad — it is a complete creative environment that adapts to your skill level. Kids can start with AR tracing and coloring templates in Kids Mode, while professional artists unlock a pro canvas with pressure-sensitive brushes, unlimited layers, and export to PSD, SVG, and PDF in Pro Mode.
The AR feature is what sets this app apart from every other drawing tool on the App Store. Point your iPhone or iPad camera at any object — a toy, a flower, a building, a pet — and the app projects a traceable outline onto your paper or screen. For beginners learning to draw, it is like training wheels. For experienced artists, it is a rapid-prototyping tool for capturing real-world proportions with perfect accuracy.
Professional Drawing Canvas
9 essential tools: Brush, Eraser, Smudge, Fill, Eyedropper, Selection, Shape, Text, and Transform. The pressure-sensitive brush engine responds to Apple Pencil force and tilt in real time. Stroke stabilization produces ultra-smooth lines even with shaky hands. Symmetry modes — radial, horizontal, vertical — let you create mandala art and geometric patterns instantly. Smart shape recognition turns rough circles into perfect ones. Pinch-to-zoom up to 32x magnification. Grid overlay, ruler, and canvas flip for architectural precision. Up to 500-step undo and redo so you never lose your work.
AR Tracing — Draw on the Real World
Project any image through your camera onto a sheet of paper and trace with precision. Resize, reposition, and adjust opacity in real time. The reverse AR mode scans real objects and converts them into digital sketches you can edit on the canvas. This feature has helped thousands of users learn to draw by developing proportions and line confidence naturally.
AI Style Transfer
Transform any drawing or photo into different art styles: anime, oil painting, watercolor, pencil sketch, pop art, impressionist, and more. The AI processes everything locally on your device, preserving your original composition while applying the selected artistic style. No internet required, no data uploaded.
Fashion Try-On
14 garment templates including hoodies, t-shirts, tank tops, dresses, and sneakers. AI body detection maps your artwork onto a model in real time. Upload your own designs, see them on clothing, and build a design portfolio. Ideal for aspiring fashion designers, Etsy creators, print-on-demand sellers, and anyone who wants to visualize their art on wearable products.
Typography Studio
18 premium fonts with full styling control — size, weight, bold, italic, shadow, alignment, letter spacing, and line height. Add text to your artwork with live preview and drag-to-position controls.
Who Is iDrawing For?
Kids (ages 4-12): A safe, ad-free environment with guided templates, coloring pages, and AR tracing that makes learning to draw fun and frustration-free. Rated 4+ on the App Store with no inappropriate content.
Hobbyists and beginners: AR tracing helps you develop proportions and line confidence at your own pace. Start by tracing, then gradually reduce the guide opacity as your skills improve until you are drawing freehand.
Professional artists: Pro canvas with unlimited layers, blend modes, export to PSD, SVG, and PDF, timelapse recording, and a complete brush library for serious digital illustration work on iPad.
Fashion designers: The try-on feature lets you visualize pattern designs on garments before production. Build a client-ready lookbook directly on your iPad.
How to Use AR Drawing to Learn Sketching
- Open iDrawing and tap the AR Draw button
- Choose an image from the built-in library or import your own reference photo
- Point your camera at a blank sheet of paper on a flat, well-lit surface
- The AR engine projects the outline onto the paper — adjust size, position, and opacity using the on-screen controls
- Trace the projected lines with a real pencil or pen on the paper
- As your skills improve, reduce the guide opacity until you are drawing freehand
Export and Share Your Work
Save and share your creations in PNG, JPG, PSD (Photoshop), PDF, SVG, GIF (animation), or MP4 (timelapse video). Share directly to Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, email, AirDrop, or any cloud storage service. Timelapse recording captures your entire creative process for social media content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this AR drawing app safe for kids?
Yes. iDrawing is rated 4+ on the App Store, contains no ads or inappropriate content, and offers a dedicated Kids Mode with age-appropriate templates and tools. The app does not collect any personal data from children and complies with COPPA guidelines.
Do I need an Apple Pencil to use this app?
No. The app works perfectly with your finger on any iPhone. Apple Pencil provides a better experience on iPad with pressure sensitivity and tilt detection, but it is not required for any feature.
Can I export my drawings to Photoshop?
Yes. iDrawing supports PSD export, which preserves all layers and can be opened directly in Adobe Photoshop or any PSD-compatible editor like Affinity Photo, GIMP, or Procreate.
How does AR drawing work exactly?
The app uses your device camera and Apple ARKit to project a reference image onto a real-world surface like paper on a desk. You physically trace the projected lines with a real pen or pencil. The camera view stays fixed while the projection adjusts for distance and angle.
What is the difference between the free and Pro versions?
Free includes the basic canvas, limited AR tracing, and a starter brush set. Pro unlocks all 70+ brushes, unlimited layers, the complete AI suite, all AR features, fashion try-on, pro export formats (PSD, SVG), no watermark on exports, and iCloud sync across devices.
Can I use drawings made in this app commercially?
Yes. You own all artwork you create in iDrawing. You can use it for commercial purposes, print-on-demand products, client work, social media, or any other purpose without restrictions.