Tracing Board | Lightbox

Tracing Board | Lightbox

Trace Table Drawing App

40 ratings
12 reviews
$2.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 2, 2015
  • January 1, 2026

Features

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This app transforms your iPad into a portable light box for artists. It allows you to trace over sketches, drafts, or fonts to refine your work, make variations, or create new typographical designs. Save your progress and adjust image settings for an optimal tracing experience.

Portable light box functionality
Trace sketches and drafts
Create typographical designs
Save tracing progress
Adjust size, brightness, saturation, and contrast
Lockable menu to prevent accidental input
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What's New in Tracing Board | Lightbox

1.5.0

January 1, 2026

▶ New Languages Support: Arabic, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish.

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User reviews

Simple and Single Payment

Works great! Cute and simple UI, and exactly what I wanted.

All I needed was something minimal that could turn my images traceable with an iPad, and every other app I downloaded that looked free (other than this one) needed a subscription once you downloaded (which would end up about this cost monthly), or had ads that got in the way. So much easier to just have a small one-time fee for something that works easily and well.

Kudos to the devs!
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Response from developer

Thank you for your thoughtful review of Tracing Board | Lighbox. Glad to hear the simple one-time payment and minimal UI hit the mark :) Really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!

My pictures from roll don’t load!

And I can’t get a refund?

Response from developer

Sorry to hear that. That’s weird, never seen that issue before. We will investigate the error and get back to you asap. Refunds should be asked directly to apple in the AppStore. Regards, Pablo.

Free and works

Downloaded loads of others only to be disappointed and pestered to upgrade and this one is completely free and does exactly what you need to trace a picture to paper. Thank you developers!

Response from developer

Thank you for the review!

Great app

Love this app. Use it in my quilt making. How do I remove saved images from the saved boards?

Response from developer

Hi, thank you for your review!  To delete an image from the Saved Boards, follow these steps: 1. Tap the folder icon in the top-left corner of your screen to open the "Saved Boards." 2. Tap the image you wish to remove; it will become highlighted. 3. A red circle with an "X" will appear on the top-left corner of the highlighted image. 4. Tap this red circle with the "X" to delete the image. Hope this helps!

Don’t work

Disable the gestures, upload a photo. And try to trace it, but nothing happen.only can zoom in or out

Response from developer

Sorry to hear it didn’t work for you. However, what do you mean by nothing happens? Please consider removing the 1 star if you didn’t understand/read what’s the app for in first place. Thank you so much, Pablo.

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FAQ

What is Tracing Board used for?

Tracing Board transforms your iPad into a portable light box. It's designed for artists to trace over sketches, refine drafts, make variations of existing drawings, or create typographical designs by tracing fonts.

How does Tracing Board work?

You can trace by taking a photo of your drawing, selecting one from your Camera Roll, or placing your drawing directly on the iPad screen with a white paper on top. The app allows adjustments to size, brightness, saturation, and contrast to aid the tracing process.

Can I save my work in Tracing Board?

Yes, you can save your tracing boards to finish them later. This feature allows for a flexible workflow, enabling you to pick up where you left off on your artistic projects.

Does Tracing Board have ads?

No, Tracing Board does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application, offering an uninterrupted creative experience for its users.

What is the price of Tracing Board?

Tracing Board is a paid app, available for $2.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features for tracing and refining your artwork.

Is Tracing Board suitable for children?

Tracing Board has an age rating of 4+. It is a tool for creative refinement and does not contain inappropriate content, making it suitable for younger users interested in drawing and design.

How often is Tracing Board updated?

The latest version of Tracing Board is 1.5.0, last updated on January 1, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing support and potential for future enhancements.

What devices is Tracing Board compatible with?

Tracing Board is specifically designed for iPads. To optimize its functionality, users are advised to turn OFF Multitasking Gestures in their iPad's Settings before use.