Best Picture Drawing Apps

Photo Trace & Draw - Tracely

Trace photos onto paper

Free

Transform your device into a drawing projector. Overlay any photo onto paper to trace with adjustable opacity and zoom. Features like left-handed mode and grid assist make drawing easier for all skill levels.

Pencil Photo Sketch Editor

Draw, Filter & Outline Effects

Free

Transform your photos into stunning pencil sketches, outline drawings, or cartoon art with advanced AI. Explore over 30 artistic styles and filters, and fine-tune your creations with editing tools. Easily export and share your artwork in high resolution.

Doodle Buddy Paint Draw App

Sketch, Smudge & Draw on Pics

Free

Unleash your creativity by drawing on photos or pre-made backgrounds. Decorate your creations with over 1400 stamps, use smudge tools for unique effects, and stencils for perfect shapes. This app makes art accessible and fun for all skill levels.

AR Drawing How to Draw Sketch

Trace & Paint picture on paper

Free

Learn to draw with interactive video lessons and augmented reality tracing. Project reference images onto paper to practice sketching, improve hand control, and build confidence. Offers structured guides for beginners to advanced artists across various popular themes.

You Doodle - draw on photos

Create, edit and share art

Free

Easily draw on photos, create memes, and design custom art with a vast array of tools. Add text, shapes, layers, and even blend images. Supports stylus input and integrates with iMessage for quick edits.

Sketch Me!

Over 10 million downloads

Free

Transform your photos into artistic sketches with various effects. Easily share your creations or save them to your device. Offers adjustable parameters for personalized results and a split-screen mode for unique edits.

Draw Editor - Drawing On Pics

Editing Photos & Pictures Live

Free

This app combines a practical drawing tool with a comprehensive photo editor. You can draw on blank canvases or existing images, and enhance photos with effects, stickers, and various editing tools. It offers a wide range of free features to make your pictures lively and professional.

Picsart Color: Draw & Paint

Sketch, Doodle & Drawing Pad

Free

Create digital art with a comprehensive drawing suite. Offers layers, custom brushes, and a color mixer for both beginners and professionals. Doodle, paint, and color illustrations with an intuitive interface.

Instant Toon: Cartoon Art Cam

AI Sketch, Watercolor & Comics

Free

Transform photos and videos into various artistic styles like cartoons, sketches, and paintings using AI. Apply different textures and advanced controls for unique creations. Save your artwork as videos, GIFs, or Live Photos in high resolution.

MuseTrace: AR Drawing & Sketch

Trace, Sketch & Learn to Draw!

Free

Transform your device into an AR drawing tool to trace photos, create sketches, and design typography or tattoo art. This app offers guided drawing experiences for all skill levels, with offline capabilities.

Drawello:Learn Drawing & trace

Trace Pictures & Learn Drawing

Free

This app uses augmented reality to project drawing guides onto real paper, allowing users to trace images and learn to draw by hand. It simplifies the process of creating physical artwork from digital sketches.

Papercopy

Precision image tracing tool

Free

Transform your device into a precision tracing tool. Import any image to use as a drawing guide, adjusting its visibility and position to sketch and improve your artistic skills with ease.

Drawing from Life

See Better, Draw Better

Free

This app acts as a smart drawing companion, using your phone's camera to provide real-time filters and overlays. It helps artists overcome common perception issues by offering tools like blur, mirroring, and edge detection to improve accuracy and understanding of form.