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DrawPile
Drawpile lets multiple people draw, sketch, paint, and animate together on the same canvas.
About DrawPile
Drawpile is a collaborative drawing program that lets multiple people draw, sketch, paint and animate on the same canvas at the same time. It is available for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android, with a web version that runs in the browser, including on iPads. It includes animation timeline tools, timelapse video creation, brush history, stroke previews, and the dppr project format with autorecovery and time-travel.
Key features
- Draw simultaneously with others on the same canvas
- Sketch, paint and animate on a shared canvas
- Make timelapse video via File → Make Timelapse
- Save in dppr format with autorecovery and time-travel
- Track brush history and restore deleted brushes
- Edit animation with frame selection, zoom and spritesheet export
Best for: Groups who want to sketch, paint, or animate together on one shared canvas.
Good for
- Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and web browsers
- Supports simultaneous drawing with others on the same canvas
- Includes animation, timelapse and brush history tools
DrawPile at a glance
- Website
- drawpile.net
- Category
- Design & Creative › Image Creation & Editing
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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DrawPile FAQ
Can users on different versions draw together?
Version 2.3.1-beta.2 is compatible with 2.3.0, so users on either version can join the same session.
How do I update to the beta version?
Download it from the Beta section of the downloads page and install it over the current version.
How do I create a timelapse?
Use File → Make Timelapse. Select an area on the canvas first to make a cropped timelapse.
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