# Tracing Board \| Lightbox — Trace Table Drawing App

> Portable iPad light box for tracing and refining drawings and typography. (iPhone/iPad app by Pablo Paciello.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracing-board-lightbox/id1040566627 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pablo Paciello](https://appshunter.io/developer/834434174)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Utilities
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 40 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean and 8 more
- Released: 2015-11-02
- Data updated: 2026-07-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracing-board-lightbox/id1040566627/reviews.md

## What is Tracing Board | Lightbox?

Tracing Board converts your iPad into an on-the-go light box.

This is a tool for those of us who draw daily (wherever we are) and sometimes need to re-draw sketches until we are pleased with the results. 

▶ USES
• Use it to clean-up or fix mistakes in your drafts.
• Make hand copies of your originals with small variations.
• Combine drawings you’ve done in separate places.
• Make your own typographical creations by combining and tracing inspirational fonts. 

▶ ADVANTAGES
• Use it on the go
• Menu can be locked to avoid accidentally tapping any controls or leaving the app while tracing.
• Save your boards to finish tracing later. 
• Adjust Size, Brightness, Saturation & Contrast to make tracing easier.

▶ HOW IT WORKS
Before using the app app, go to your iPad’s Settings and “Turn OFF Multitasking Gestures”. 
Read the “Tips & Tricks” section displayed automatically on the first run (you can access it again later by tapping on the lightbulb icon) to get the most of this app.

Choose the drawing you want to trace and either take a photo of it, select a photo from Camera Roll or simply tape the drawing you want to trace over the white screen and add a white paper on top.

Tracing board does not condone copying original works from other artist and claiming them as yours. It is merely a tool to improve your own creations, practice or for going from a draft to a final piece. 

We recommend using a soft lead pencil and tracing with minimum pressure to avoid damaging your device.

## Key features

- 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

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracing-board-lightbox/id1040566627/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simple and Single Payment

*2025-10-25, version 1.4.0*

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!

### 1/5 — My pictures from roll don’t load!

*2024-04-17, version 1.3.1*

And I can’t get a refund?

### 5/5 — Free and works

*2023-09-24*

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!

**Developer response:** Thank you for the review!

### 5/5 — Great app

*2023-09-17, version 1.3.0*

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

### 1/5 — Don’t work

*2023-02-04*

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

**Developer response:** 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.

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money

*2021-02-24*

Does not work...very hard to use.

**Developer response:** Sad to hear that. Can you please elaborate on what specifically doesn’t work for you? 

This is the first time we receive such a review.

Thanks.

### 5/5 — Useful tool for artists!

*2020-06-17, version 1.2*

I love this app very much and it has been so helpful in transferring digital images onto canvas for painting. One thing I think would make this app even better is if you could add a ruler or measuring feature that tells you the physical dimensions of an image when it is enlarged within the app. It would take the guesswork out of scaling an image to fit a specific sized canvas.

### 5/5 — Love this Tracing app!

*2019-10-28, version 1.2*

I use this app all the time to trace images for pumpkin carving patterns, or small images that I need to transfer onto rocks for rock painting.

### 3/5 — I can’t move the picture in corner way?

*2019-10-22, version 1.2*

I can’t move the picture in corner way?

### 5/5 — Exactly What I’ve Been Looking For!!

*2018-05-25, version 1.1*

I went looking for something like this months ago and was shocked I couldn’t find anything. This is exactly what I’ve been after for a simple light board app!

## Frequently asked questions about Tracing Board | Lightbox

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.0 — 2026-01-01

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

### 1.4.0 — 2024-06-18

▶ NEW! Use the grid for precise tracing and perfect alignment.

### 1.3.1 — 2023-10-29

- New feature: Support for rotation while editing images.

### 1.3.0 — 2023-08-27

- New feature: Support for rotation while editing images.

### 1.2.1 — 2023-04-19

Performance updates. 

New features coming soon. Stay tuned!

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