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Autodesk SketchBook

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Sketching and drawing app for artists, now independently run as SketchBook

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  • Deployment Cloud Based
  • Starting price Free
  • Free trial Not offered
  • Best for Freelancers, SMEs, Enterprises

What is Autodesk SketchBook?

SketchBook (formerly Autodesk SketchBook) is a drawing and sketching application known for its natural pen and brush feel, predictive stroke smoothing, and clean, distraction-free interface. Autodesk discontinued the product as an Autodesk offering in mid-2021 and spun it out into an independent company, Sketchbook, Inc., founded by former Autodesk SketchBook team members, so it is no longer distributed or supported by Autodesk itself.

SketchBook is available as a free mobile app for iOS and Android with an optional one-time Premium Bundle purchase, and as a paid desktop Pro app for Windows and macOS sold through the Microsoft Store and Mac App Store. The tool remains popular with concept artists, illustrators and designers for quick sketching and ideation.

Key Features of Autodesk SketchBook

Autodesk SketchBook lists 8 documented features, including Predictive stroke technology for smooth, cleaned-up linework, Customizable brush engine: pencils, markers, airbrush, paint and Ellipse, French curve and perspective rulers. The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.

  • Predictive stroke technology for smooth, cleaned-up linework
  • Customizable brush engine: pencils, markers, airbrush, paint
  • Ellipse, French curve and perspective rulers
  • Layer editor with blend modes
  • Symmetry drawing tools
  • Copic color library integration
  • Steady Stroke stabilization for shaky-hand smoothing
  • Distraction-free, uncluttered drawing canvas

Autodesk SketchBook Pricing

Autodesk SketchBook lists 3 plans, starting free and running to $24.99.

Mobile App

Free

iOS and Android

Core drawing tools free, with an optional one-time Premium Bundle in-app purchase

Desktop Pro

$19.99

Windows or macOS, per license

One-time purchase via Microsoft Store or Mac App Store, no subscription

Direct Enterprise/Education License

$24.99/year

Per seat

Annual licensing for schools and businesses via Sketchbook direct licensing

Autodesk SketchBook Specifications

Autodesk SketchBook is available on Windows and macOS and has iOS and Android apps. It has a free plan.

Deployment
  • Cloud Based
Billing cycle
One-time
Desktop
  • Windows
  • macOS
Mobile
  • iOS
  • Android
Languages
  • English
Built for
  • Freelancers
  • SMEs
  • Enterprises
Support
  • Email
Integrations
Copic Color Library, layered PSD export
Public API
No
Free trial
No
Free plan
Yes
Runs in browser
No
Customisable
Yes
Website
sketchbook.com

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Autodesk SketchBook FAQs

No. Autodesk discontinued SketchBook as of June 2021 and it is now developed and sold independently by Sketchbook, Inc., a company founded by former Autodesk SketchBook staff.

Yes, the core mobile app for iOS and Android is free, with an optional one-time Premium Bundle purchase for extra features.

No, the desktop Pro app is a one-time purchase through the Microsoft Store or Mac App Store.

Yes, direct annual licensing is available for enterprise and education customers.