Trace anything with your camera
Turn your camera into a drawing guide. Place a reference over your paper, adjust the opacity, and follow each line at your own pace.
Make room for your next sketch.
Get TraceOverlay on your phone or tablet.
iPhone & iPad
AndroidTry the web app
Trace right in your browser. No download needed.
Your references stay on your device.
Simple tools for better tracing
See Through Your Camera
Your reference image floats over your live camera feed in real-time.
Pinch, Zoom, Rotate
Position your overlay exactly where you need it with natural gestures.
Adjust Visibility
Change opacity, switch to grayscale, or enable edge detection.
Lock in Place
Freeze your overlay position while you draw. No accidental bumps.
Alignment Grid
Toggle grid lines to check your proportions and alignment.
Offline and private
Images never leave device.
Three steps to perfect tracings
Gallery
Upload your reference
Choose any image from your gallery. Portraits, landscapes, illustrations — anything goes.
Position & adjust
Pinch to zoom, drag to move, twist to rotate. Adjust opacity until it's just right.
Trace & create
Place paper under your camera and follow the overlay. Watch your artwork come to life.
From reference to your own creation.
Bring TraceOverlay to your drawing table.
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