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Create any realistic drawing, illustration, or expression from scratch

Create any realistic drawing, illustration, or expression from scratch

Vote: (517 votes)

Program license: Paid

Developer: Autodesk

Version: 9.0

Works under: Windows

Also available for Mac

Vote:

Program license

(517 votes)

Paid

Developer

Version

Autodesk

9.0

Works under:

Also available for

Windows

Mac

Pros

  • Over 140 Brushes Available Sketchbook Pro now features over 140 professional brushes, a new texturing engine for brushes and other tools that make drawing and illustration a snap.
  • Unlimited Layers and 100MP Canvas Sizes There are no limits on layer sizes and you’ll be able to create works up to 10,000 pixels wide – all without sacrificing performance and speed.
  • Draw with Stylus and Fingers The latest version of the program takes advantage of the latest touch and stylus technology, letting you work in more natural ways with multiple inputs.
  • Improved UI, Stroke Stabilizer and More The improved UI is a dream to work with, and the program now sports unlimited undo and stroke stabilization technology.

Cons

  • Subscription Plans Can Get Pricey A couple dollars a month can seem like a great deal, but over a few years these little fees can rack up fast!

Sketchbook Pro is one of the best painting and drawing apps available for Windows and Mac.

If you’ve been searching for an easy way to create, design and animate, it’s time to give Sketchbook Pro a try. With this program you’ll get everything you need to bring your work to life with tools that feel just as natural as pen and paper.

Even if you’ve never worked with digital art tools before (better yet, if you have and you hated them!) you’ll love what this program has to offer. This not only mimics the natural look and feel of traditional drawing mediums, it gives you the ability to use both pressure-sensitive styluses and your fingers to work.

But Sketchbook isn't just easy to use, it’s also feature-rich and loaded with all kinds of goodies that make working digitally easier than ever before. It comes pre-loaded with over 140 professional brushes that you can customize and save, a new textured brush engine that simulates watercolor physics in real time, and patented stroke stabilization technology that helps you create perfectly round or flat lines.

While it features the usual symmetrical and perspective guides, the one thing that really makes the latest version of Sketchbook Pro stand out is the ability to roll back your drawing all the way to the beginning. With the new Unlimited Undo feature, you’ll be able to undo as far back as you want with no memory or buffer-size limitations, all without sacrificing performance.

The only downside is that this is a subscription software, meaning you’ll have to pay a couple dollars each month to have access to it. This can be great for some people but the costs can rack up in the long-term and it can feel like you’re just renting the software instead of owning it.

All in all, there’s a lot to love about Sketchbook Pro for Windows. Download the free trial today and find out if it’s useful for you!

Pros

  • Over 140 Brushes Available Sketchbook Pro now features over 140 professional brushes, a new texturing engine for brushes and other tools that make drawing and illustration a snap.
  • Unlimited Layers and 100MP Canvas Sizes There are no limits on layer sizes and you’ll be able to create works up to 10,000 pixels wide – all without sacrificing performance and speed.
  • Draw with Stylus and Fingers The latest version of the program takes advantage of the latest touch and stylus technology, letting you work in more natural ways with multiple inputs.
  • Improved UI, Stroke Stabilizer and More The improved UI is a dream to work with, and the program now sports unlimited undo and stroke stabilization technology.

Cons

  • Subscription Plans Can Get Pricey A couple dollars a month can seem like a great deal, but over a few years these little fees can rack up fast!