Drawpile

Drawpile is a free and open‑source program that lets several participants work on a single canvas at the same time. Users can draw, sketch, paint and animate together, with each person’s strokes appearing in real time. The application runs n Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and also offers a web version that works in browsers on any device, including iPads.

The software is maintained primarily by a single developer and receives updates that add features such as fast reconnects, clipping layers, alpha‑locking on layers and a gradient tool. New releases are backward‑compatible, allowing users to join sessions hosted with earlier versions while server owners can upgrade to benefit from improved stability and performance.

Drawpile is aimed at artists, educators and hobbyists who need a collaborative drawing environment without cost, providing a cross‑platform solution that can be installed locally or accessed through a browser.