4.5 US rating iPhone + iPad AR drawing

Learn to Draw Step by Step with AR Tracing

Turn your phone into a drawing projector, convert photos to sketches, trace outlines on paper, and build real drawing confidence.

Download How to Draw on the App Store
How to Draw app showing step-by-step drawing lessons and photo-to-sketch practice
Photo to sketch Turn a reference into clean drawing lines.
AR trace mode Practice on real paper with phone guidance.

Real drawing videos

Watch How to Draw in Action

See short demos from @howtodrawapp showing AR tracing, drawing projector workflows, photo-to-sketch practice, anime sketches, and paper drawing setup.

New drawing guide

Trace Pictures on Paper With an AR Drawing App

A practical phone-and-paper tutorial covering a stable setup, overlay calibration, cleaner line control, troubleshooting, and the best way to turn tracing into freehand practice.

Read the AR drawing guide

AR Drawing, Photo to Sketch, and Step-by-Step Lessons

Everything beginners search for in one drawing app: tracing, projector mode, AI sketch ideas, tutorials, and coloring practice.

Step-by-Step Drawing Guides

Learn drawing fundamentals with beginner-friendly tutorials for animals, anime, portraits, tattoos, and everyday sketches.

Lightbox & Projector Mode

Use your phone camera as an AR drawing projector to trace pictures on paper with better proportions and cleaner lines.

Extensive Coloring Book

Relax and express yourself with our vast collection of coloring pages. Customize your palette and add your unique touch.

Explore Our Screenshots

Discover our app's functionality and design through a curated selection of screenshots.

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Choose Your Plan

Whether you're just starting out or need advanced features, we have a plan for you.

Weekly Plan

$6.99

Per week

Weekly 3D Plan

$8.99

Per week

Monthly Plan

$14.99

Per Month

Yearly Plan

$19.99

Per year

How to Draw Step by Step for Beginners

How to Draw helps new artists start with simple shapes, outlines, and guided practice. Open a drawing lesson, follow the sketch, and use projector mode when you want extra accuracy on paper.

Photo to Sketch and AI Drawing Ideas

Convert photos into clean sketch references, remove backgrounds, create stickers, and generate drawing ideas with AI. It is built for people searching for a photo sketch app that still teaches real drawing skills.

Trace Drawing with Camera Projector Mode

Project a reference through your camera, place your phone above paper, and trace the outline at the right scale. This is the core use case for drawing projector, tracing app, and camera lucida searches.

Drawing Practice for Anime, Animals, Tattoos, and More

The app includes categories people actively search for: how to draw anime, animal drawing, tattoo drawing, cute sketches, food drawings, people, vehicles, flowers, and coloring pages.

Download the Drawing App on iPhone and iPad

Start free on the App Store and practice with step-by-step lessons, AR tracing, photo to sketch tools, coloring pages, and shareable drawing recordings.

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