SketchSurf

Photos Into Drawing Guides

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Turn your favorite photos into drawings, one step at a time. Turn any photo into a drawing you can actually follow. SketchSurf makes drawing easier by transforming your photos into clear, step-by-step visual guides. Instead of staring at a finished image and wondering where to begin, SketchSurf breaks the drawing process into manageable stages that help you understand the shapes, structure, details, and final sketch. Whether you're learning to draw or simply want a better way to sketch the photos you love, SketchSurf gives you a visual path from the original image to the finished drawing. HOW IT WORKS Choose a photo and SketchSurf creates a multi-stage drawing guide: • Outline — See the essential shapes and contours • Structure — Understand how the major parts fit together • Detailed — Add the features that bring the drawing to life • Finished — See the complete pencil-style drawing Zoom in and use each stage as a reference while you draw at your own pace. YOUR DRAWINGS, SAVED SketchSurf automatically keeps your generated drawing guides in My Drawings, so you can return to them whenever you want to practice or continue a sketch. DRAW MORE WITH SKETCHSURF PLUS & PRO Choose the plan that fits how often you draw: • SketchSurf Plus — 15 drawing projects per subscription period • SketchSurf Pro — 40 drawing projects per subscription period Each project creates the complete multi-stage drawing guide for one photo. You don't have to be great at drawing to start. Pick a photo, follow the stages, and start sketching with SketchSurf. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

  • 5.0
    out of 5
    3 Ratings

SketchSurf 1.1 brings a major improvement to the drawing experience. • Improved four-stage drawing guides with better consistency from Outline to Finished • More accurate proportions and positioning between drawing stages • Improved background and scene details • A redesigned home screen for a cleaner, more intuitive experience • New How It Works and Help & Tips sections with drawing guidance • General performance and reliability improvements

The developer, Frederick Schmitz, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Not Collected

    The developer does not collect any data from this app.

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    Seller
    Frederick Schmitz
    Size
    9 MB
    Category
    Graphics & Design
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 26.5 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 26.5 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 26.5 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 26.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 26.5 or later.
    Languages
    English
    Age Rating
    4+
    In-App Purchases
    Yes
    Copyright
    © 2026 Frederick Schmitz