PencilLight

Trace any photo onto paper.

PencilLight shows your picture see-through on the camera, right over the page. Look at the screen and follow the lines with your pencil.

Coming soon to the App Store iPhone and iPad · Works offline
PencilLight app icon: a pencil tracing a heart on paper

How it works

1

Pick a picture

Choose a photo, take a new one, or start from a built-in template.

2

Set up your phone

Hold it 20–40 cm above the paper. A stand, a stack of books or a tall glass keeps it steady.

3

Trace

Lock the image in place and draw. The screen stays awake while you work.

Made for clean lines

Smart outlines

On-device subject detection removes the background and turns your photo into clear lines to follow.

Choose the parts

Paint over just the face, the flower or the logo you want, and outline only that.

Step by step

Start with the main shapes, then add features and fine detail one step at a time.

Your drawing, captured

Take a photo of the finished page or record a time-lapse of the whole session to share.

Free to start

Trace your own photos and the basic templates for free. Premium unlocks every template, advanced sketch settings and time-lapse export.

Weekly

$3.99

per week

Yearly

$24.99

per year, with a 3-day free trial

Lifetime

$39.99

one-time purchase

Prices in USD; your App Store shows local prices. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled in your Apple ID settings. See the Terms of Use.

Private by design

No account. No uploads. Your photos and drawings are processed on your device and stay there. Read the privacy policy.