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ARTrace — AR Drawing & Trace App

Draw on Paper with AR

Turn your phone into an AR drawing projector. ARTrace overlays any image onto real paper through your camera — so you can trace it with a real pencil, pen, or marker. Pick from 1000+ templates, convert your photos to traceable sketches, or generate something entirely new with AI.

Download on the App Store

Available on iPhone, Mac, and Apple Vision

ARTrace — Choose from 1000+ drawing templates
ARTrace — Trace images onto real paper with AR camera
ARTrace — Generate images with AI to trace

Everything you need to draw on real paper

Whether you’re learning to draw for the first time or sharpening your skills, ARTrace is the AR drawing app that brings your ideas from screen to paper — no experience required.

AR Tracing

Project any image onto paper and trace with your real pencil. The AR overlay guides every stroke.

Huge Library

Hundreds of themed images across many categories — animals, portraits, landscapes, and more.

Photo to Sketch

Convert any photo into a clean, traceable outline. Turn memories into art you draw by hand.

AI Generation

Describe your idea and AI creates an image to trace. From imagination to paper in seconds.

Real Paper Drawing

Draw with pencil, pen, or marker on real paper — not on a screen. Build real artistic skill.

28 Languages

Available in English and 27 more languages. Art has no borders, and neither does ARTrace.

How AR tracing works

Three simple steps to trace any image onto paper using your phone camera and augmented reality.

1

Choose

Pick from the image library, upload your own photo, or generate something new with AI.

2

Project

ARTrace projects the image onto your paper through your phone camera using augmented reality.

3

Trace

Follow the AR projection and draw on real paper with any pencil, pen, or marker you like.

ARTrace at a glance

1000+
Drawing Templates
28
Languages Supported
Free
To Get Started

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about ARTrace and AR drawing on paper.

What is ARTrace?
ARTrace is an augmented reality drawing app for iOS that projects images onto real paper so you can trace them with a real pencil, pen, or marker. It’s like having a camera lucida on your phone.
Is ARTrace free?
Yes, ARTrace is free to download. A subscription unlocks the full image library, unlimited AI generation, and additional content.
What devices does ARTrace support?
ARTrace works on iPhone (iOS 17.0+), Mac with Apple Silicon (macOS 14.0+), and Apple Vision Pro.
Can I use my own photos?
Absolutely. You can convert your photos into clean, traceable sketches or use them as‑is for direct tracing onto paper.
Does ARTrace have AI features?
Yes. Describe what you want to draw using a text prompt, and the built‑in AI generates an image for you to trace. You can also convert any photo into a sketch outline.
How do I trace a photo onto paper with my phone?
Open ARTrace, tap the photo option, and pick any image from your camera roll. The app projects it onto your paper through the camera so you can trace it directly with a pencil or pen. You can also convert the photo into a clean sketch outline first.
Is ARTrace good for beginners who want to learn to draw?
Absolutely. ARTrace is designed for all skill levels. Beginners can start with simple outlines and build confidence by tracing, while experienced artists can use it for proportions, composition, and more complex projects.

Start tracing on paper today

Download the free AR drawing app for iPhone and start tracing onto real paper right away. Go premium to unlock the full image library, unlimited AI image generation, and new content every week.

Download on the App Store

Available on iPhone, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro