
It even has a new icon that sets it apart from the mobile apps – which may change soon, depending on the companies other plans. In this article I’ll tell you the major differences between your many buying options so you can decide which one is best for you. I’ll also give you a quick overview of what’s new and if it actually makes sense to upgrade at all. SketchBook is now a single version for both Mac and PC and is completely free when installed. The drawing engine is the same across all editions Instead, you can create a free SketchBook account and login right from within the app, unlocking further features. If you don’t have an account, or you’re not logged in, you’ll have access to the same features that you had in SketchBook Express: six standard brushes, six colour swatches and a colour picker and no layers. It’s pretty basic, but it lets you test drive the engine and the interface and see if you like it. But it works without the need for an account (unlike Adobe Creative Cloud products).

Logging in with a free SketchBook account (with your Autodesk ID or your favourite Social Network’s credentials) you get access to the “Essentials” features: those are more brushes, including blenders, a variety of Copic colours, 3 layers, the famous selection tool and a few other bits.

If you choose to upgrade your account with a paid subscription or buy a proprietary license you get access to all Pro features which bring back everything that SKetchBook Pro 6 had, plus new tools such as: This is similar to the previous SketchBook Copic Edition and is a great tool to have for free. Perspective rulers with up to 3 vanishing points, including circular ruler.perspective distortion / transform tool (skew and squish).
