Arty

Arty

The Photo Editor for Artists

55 ratings
96 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 21 May 2025)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 28, 2017
  • December 18, 2017

Features

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About

This app is a specialized photo editor designed for artists. It offers tools for creating line drawings, precise color matching with specific art supply brands, and project time tracking. Artists can also overlay grids, use it as a lightbox for tracing, and print their work.

Create accurate line drawings
Color matching for art supplies
Project time tracking
Overlay grid with customizable options
Use as a lightbox for tracing
Print image variations
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What users say

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What's New in Arty

1.0.6

December 18, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Bug fixes

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User reviews

Overlay Feature doesn’t work

The camera function doesn’t come on when you try to look at the image with the drawing.
That’s the only function I wanted so I’ll be deleting the app.

Interface glitch

Great collection of tools, but I can’t use the compare feature due to some camera permission errors

Useless

Useless. App says “tap here to grant access to camera” you can tap all over and you can’t grant access.

Decent

This app could be really good, but the shades it chooses and the actual color of the image and the color pencil aren’t the same.

very disappointing

I was able to get the app to open a couple of pictures, but only after multiple attempts to open them. Otherwise, it would not open any pictures at all. Very disappointing. I would love to use the app to identify the nearest Polychromos pencil colours in photos, as recommended on an artist tutorial I was viewing. Great idea, but it is really too bad that it does not work.
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Reported Bugs

12 issues

Compare feature camera access broken since iOS updates

Bug

Camera permission dialog unresponsive and greyed out

Bug

Unable to grant camera permissions

Bug

Photos fail to import or open

Bug

Opacity/transparency slider non-functional

Bug

App crashes on iPad Pro models

Bug

UI freezes when compare tool is activated

Bug

Camera icon overlapped by other UI elements on iPhone

Bug

Timer continues running when app is backgrounded

Bug

Support link leads to non-loading page

Bug

Color matching inaccurate for some pencil brands

Bug

App incompatible with newer iOS versions

Bug

Requested Features

15 requests

Add Caran d'Ache Pablo colored pencils

Feature

Add Derwent Lightfast colored pencils

Feature

Add Faber-Castell Pitt pencils

Feature

Add watercolor pencil options

Feature

Add soft pastel color matching

Feature

Add Crayola and other budget-friendly brands

Feature

Ability to delete saved colors

Feature

Ability to delete imported photos

Feature

Crop and dimension adjustment tools

Feature

Better zoom functionality that persists

Feature

Photo import from Dropbox and other sources

Feature

Improved sketch and outline filters

Feature

Color editing/drawing capability

Feature

Remove grid numbers option

Feature

Fullscreen zoom capability

Feature

FAQ

What does Arty do?

Arty is a photo editor specifically designed for artists. It allows you to create accurate line drawings from photos, match colors to specific art supply brands, and track the time spent on your projects. It also includes features like grid overlays and a lightbox mode for tracing.

What are the key features for artists?

Key features include the ability to create line drawings, precise color matching with support for Faber-Castell Polychromos, Prismacolor Premier, and Caran d'Ache Luminance pencils. It also offers project time tracking, customizable grid overlays, and a full-screen mode that functions like a lightbox for tracing.

Is Arty free to use?

Yes, Arty is a free application. The provided information indicates that it does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

What devices is Arty compatible with?

Arty is designed for use on iPhones and iPads. This allows artists to utilize their device's camera for comparing references and its screen for tracing and editing.

How can artists use Arty for their projects?

Artists can use Arty as a digital reference tool by creating line drawings from photos, or by using the color matching feature to identify specific shades. The grid overlay and lightbox mode are useful for accurate sketching and tracing, while project time tracking helps manage workflow.