The UI stays incognito until you’re ready to snag a pencil, pen, marker, or paintbrush.

Some programs offer more features (and much higher prices), yet none is as intuitive as SketchBook Pro 7 at drawing.Įditors' note: This is a review of the trial version of SketchBook Pro 7.A truly elegant design knows when to get out of your way. Bottom LineĪutodesk's SketchBook Pro 7 is one of the very few drawing tools that really stands out. Pen Flicks: Windows users may need to disable Pen Flicks to enable smooth, flicker-free scrolling with pen devices. Our well-worn Wacom pen and tablet worked fine with SketchBook Pro 7 running in 64-bit Windows 7. Wacom drivers: Upgrading to Windows 8X might require reinstalling Wacom drivers. Pocket sketchbook: Tablet versions of SketchBook Pro 7 deliver a seamless user experience on your Android or iOS tablet. We especially like inkwell-like Brush Puck and Color Puck. Unique layout: SketchBook Pro 7's unique and innovative user layout makes better use of space than just about any graphics tool we've used, thanks partly to the unusual Lagoon palette.

Monthly and annual licenses are available, too. You can also try it free without providing credit card data. ProsĪttainable pro quality: SketchBook Pro 7's perpetual license is just $65, putting it squarely in reach. Flipboard animation, Perspective Guides, many layer enhancements, and the support, resources, and experience of one of the best-known names in professional CAD and graphics software make SketchBook Pro an attractive alternative to Photoshop clones. Its Steady Stroke technology gives control and precision, even when drawing with a mouse. Autodesk's SketchBook Pro 7 delivers one of the most natural and intuitive drawing experiences.

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