Drawing Studio 4+

Drawing Studio is a cross-platform visual note-taking tool for Apple users, built for knowledge management. Combine freehand sketching with Excalidraw, structured diagrams with Mermaid, and now professional-grade visuals with draw.io — all in one unified workspace. Organize with folders, revisit with version history, and sync everything seamlessly via iCloud.


Supported Formats

• Excalidraw – Hand-drawn-style diagrams, ideal for sketches, flows, cards, and visual thinking
• Mermaid – Code-based diagrams: flowcharts, sequence diagrams, class diagrams, Gantt charts, and more
• draw.io – Powerful structured diagrams for technical drawings, wireframes, flowcharts, UML, and more


Key Features

• Folders – Organize drawings by project, topic, or domain
• Auto Version History – Every change is saved, with easy access to previous versions
• iCloud Sync – Works seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, and Mac — no account required
• Export – Export to PNG or SVG for sharing


Use Cases

• Knowledge Management – Build a personal knowledge system (PKM / Zettelkasten)
• Project Planning – Create mind maps, timelines, flowcharts to clarify goals
• Technical Documentation – Diagram systems and architecture using Mermaid or draw.io
• Creative Thinking – Freely sketch ideas, concepts, and presentations


Privacy First

• All data is stored locally and in your iCloud — no external servers
• No user tracking, no content collection, no ads
• Your data is yours, always