Release Notes for SketchBook Pro Mobile

Here are the new features, enhancements, and fixed issues in Autodesk SketchBook Pro Mobile.

• Improvements and Bug Fixes
• Known Issues

What's New

This section provides a list of what's been added in each update.

Android v.5.2.3

Here are the fixes you’ll find in this version of SketchBook:

• Numerous bug fixes.

iOS v.5.1.8

Here are the fixes you’ll find in this version of SketchBook:

• For iOS 14 and above users, fonts you installed onto your iPad (custom fonts) are once again supported.

• Numerous bug fixes.

Android v.5.2.2

Here are the fixes you’ll find in this version of SketchBook:

• Gallery File Recovery - Use this feature to look for, find, and retrieve Gallery files that were lost.
• DeX support - Connect your Galaxy device to a Wacom Cintiq to draw on a larger screen.

Android v.5.1.9

Here are the updates you’ll find in this version of SketchBook:

• Language fix - Fixed the issue with device language settings for right to left read languages, such as Arabic and Hebrew, so the interface now appears as expected.

Android v.5.1.5

Here are the updates you’ll find in this version of SketchBook:

• Time-lapse Record - Fixed the crash Android 9 and 10 users were experiencing when trying to launch Time=lapse Record.

• Color Picker - Fixed the size of the Color Picker, so it is now the correct size.

Android and iOS (v.5.1.0 - 5.1.3)

Here are the updates you’ll find in this version of SketchBook:

• Bug fixes and improvements.

Android (v.5.0.1) and iOS (v.5.0)

The following new tools, fixes, and changes can be found in this version of SketchBook:

• Perspective Guides - Lay down perfect perspective in seconds with 1 point, 2 point, and 3 point perspective guides. Freely adjust vanishing points and horizon lines on, or beyond, the canvas. Enable the customizable perspective grid for additional help when drawing. For more information, check out this New perspective guides tool video.

• Curve Ruler - Bend this ruler to create curves you can't get with the Ellipse tool. Scale, move, and reset it. For more information, check out this New Curve Ruler tool video.

• Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) - For iOS, we now support the Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) and the double-tap feature. Here is how to set up this functionality:

  1. Open your iPad Settings.

  2. Scroll down to the Apple Pencil option.

  3. Select an option in the Double Tap section to the right to set the functionality when double-tapping your Apple Pencil.

     

  Once the functionality is set, SketchBook will automatically recognize it whenever you double-tap the action button (the lower portion of the flat side of the Apple Pencil), as this part of the pencil is pressure-sensitive.

• Scan Sketch - For iOS, we fixed the camera issue people with the latest iPad were having. Scan Sketch now works as expected.

Android (v.4.1.14)

We've made some pretty impactful improvements, the biggest being the removal of the trial. You'll also find a fix or two, as well.

• There is no more trial version.

• We created a new Welcome splash screen, so there's no longer a need to log in to use SketchBook.

• The Blog location changed under our noses, but it has been updated. You can access it, once again, from within the app.

• The No Network message no longer appears prematurely, and we added a Back button to retry after a real network error.

• We made clicking the Close button a bit easier for all popup dialogs (it was previously a bit small for fingers).

iOS (v.4.3.1)

We've made some pretty impactful improvements, the biggest being the removal of the trial. You'll also find a fix or two, as well.

• There is no more trial version.

• We created a new Welcome splash screen, so there's no longer a need to log in to use SketchBook.

  

• The Blog location changed under our noses, but it has been updated. You can access it, once again, from within the app.

• Apple Pencil input now works within the Welcome screen.

• The No Network message no longer appears prematurely, and we added a Back button to retry after a real network error.

• Formatting issues on the account information dialog have been corrected.

• We made clicking the Close button a bit easier for all popup dialogs (it was previously a bit small for fingers).

iOS (v.4.3) and Android (v.4.1.5)

At Autodesk, we believe creativity starts with an idea. From quick conceptual sketches to fully finished artwork, sketching is at the heart of the creative process. You never know when a great idea will strike, so access to fast and powerful creative sketching tools is an invaluable part of any creative process.

For this reason, we are excited to announce that the fully featured version of SketchBook is now FREE for everyone!

iOS (v.4.2.3)

For iPhone X users, the Gallery now works as expected and iCloud saving has been restored.

Android (v.4.0.2)

This release addresses a number of bugs.

Android (v.4.0.1)

This update contains stability improvements that resolve many of the issues you've reported. Listed below are just some of the issues that were fixed.

The app now functions correctly when:

• Your device language was set to Turkish, Azerbaijani, etc., and trying to open the Brush Editor

• Using the 3-finger tap to access the Brush Editor

• Visiting the Gallery and tapping the folder name to hide the folder area

• Turning on storage permissions and selecting "Allow Access"

• Chromebook users drag the app window to resize it

• Selecting "I reject", then "I accept" for the software agreement

• Repeatedly tapping on the Layer Editor

• Trying to enter search terms on the Support site

• Time-lapse is recording and you start to sketch

iOS 4.2.2

Here's what you'll find in this release:

• We updated the design to work with the new iPhone X screen.
• We also addressed a number of bugs.

Android (v.4.0)

Here are the new features, enhancements, and fixed issues in this release:

• New rendering engine - Create larger canvases (up to 100 Mpx) and get more layers and undos.

• Quick-access toolbar - All tools are displayed in the toolbar, not buried in secondary ones.

• Rapid UI mode - While working in Rapid UI (full screen) mode, you can pull up the Brush Library, Layer Editor, and Color Editor, simply by swiping your non-dominant thumb along the edge of the screen.

• Marking menu - Access tools for switching between the current and last brush, flipping the canvas, selecting a color from your screen, accessing the Double Puck, and Transparent Color.

• New Color Palette - Access the Color Palette with all its swatches, by tapping the bottom of the Layer Editor to switch the editor to display the palette of colors.

• Brush sliders - Drag the sliders along the Brush Palette to resize brushes and change opacity.

• Updated brush engine and new texture brushes - Get 170 default brushes you can customize. Ink feels fluid and smooth, synthetic brushes blend colors in a natural way, and texture brushes mimic natural media.

  ALERT: If your favorite brushes were in the Basic brush set, they have been moved to the Legacy set.

• Radial Symmetry - Product designers and mandala makers alike love the ability to draw once and replicate their lines up to 16 times using Radial Symmetry.

• 3-finger gestures - 3-finger swipe in the following directions to access these 4 customizable shortcuts.

• Keyboard shortcuts - With a Bluetooth keyboard access this limited set of hotkey shortcuts.

• Lock Layer - From the Layer menu, use Lock Layer to ensure nothing can be added to the layer and nothing is accidentally altered.

• Flip Canvas - From the marking menu, swipe Flip Canvas to flip all content, mirroring it.

• Updated Ruler and Ellipse tool - The Ruler has two edges to draw along and a corresponding readout for the angle. The Ellipse has new manipulators and corresponding readouts for the degree of the ellipse and rotation.

• Color adjustment - Use HSL Adjustment to instant make layer content warmer, cooler, lighter, or darker. Use Color Balance to tweak the reds, blues, and/or greens of the shadows, midtones, or highlights on any layer.

• Distort - Foreshorten, change the proportions of a sketch, fix perspective, or change the actions of a character with Distort (found in the Transform tools).

• Full Copic Color Library - Now access all the Copic colors.

• Pixel Preview - If you need to zoom into the canvas and view the pixels, toggle Pixel Preview ON. Turn off so your strokes don’t look pixelated when viewing them, while editing.

iOS 4.2.1

We've added the following iOS 11 features to this release:

• You can now drag and drop sketches from the SketchBook Gallery into other apps.

• Now, when you drag an image into the canvas, it imports the image, placing it onto a new layer.

We also addressed a number of bugs.

iOS 4.1.1

We have addressed the following issues in this release:

• For iPad users, when creating an account, there is no longer an issue with the app hanging after entering a new password.

• For users trying to log in using Google+, we’ve added a fix to correct the login failure “Error: disallowed_useragent”.

iOS 4.1

We’ve listened to your comments and thank you for all the feedback! For 4.1, we have updated to support iOS 10 and above. This means people using certain devices, such as an iPad 4, iPhone 5, or iPhone 5C, can now download and use the app.

With 4.1, unlock the power of SketchBook on the new iPad Pro with our enhanced refresh rate of 120Hz, which will offer an ultra-smooth and more natural stroke experience.

Apple Pencil users will love the improved responsiveness! Strokes feel even more natural and precise.

iOS 4.0.4

As part of our last update, we introduced a pixel preview. The intent was to increase rendering speed while zooming in an out of the canvas, by reducing the number of pixels presented. This was confusing, and in some cases, the reduced number of pixels stayed reduced, even after zooming, resulting in your images looking pixelated. We made two changes to address this: we fixed a bug to restore the correct pixel density after zooming, and we also added a preference to disable this reduced pixel density when zooming in. This new feature is called Pixel Preview, and can be toggled on or off from your in-app preferences. This update introduces the preference Pixel Preview to address the pixelation issues in version 4.0.

We also addressed a number of bugs.

iOS (v.4.0)

For iOS users with a 64-bit device. Welcome to the future of SketchBook! We’ve added new features, significantly improved performance, and made the most robust update to SketchBook on iOS in our history. Here are a few highlights:

• SketchBook has a new drawing and rendering engine, which enables canvas sizes up to 100 mpx, a huge undo stack, unlimited* layers, and a faster and more responsive drawing experience on all 64-bit iOS devices (especially iPad Pro and Apple Pencil).

• Previously existing brushes have been optimized for the new drawing engine and we added several new brush sets. SketchBook now has over 170 customizable brushes, including texture brushes, to meet the demands of all types of artists and designers.

• For 64-bit iPad and iPad Pro users, use Rapid UI mode, as a convenient way to access full menus in full-screen mode, without toggling the interface on and off.

  When in Rapid UI mode, access the layer, brush, and color editors, by placing your thumb on the edge of the screen and swiping up or down to change menus. While holding down your non-dominant thumb, make a selection in the editor with your drawing hand. Lift your non-dominant thumb to make the entire interface disappear (a quick tutorial will appear the first time you open the app after this update).

• To access common menu items, like the Color Picker, Eraser, Flip Canvas, Last Brush, and the Double Puck, tap the translucent circle at the bottom of the canvas and make a selection. As you gain muscle-memory for these tools, simply tap-and-flick in the direction of the tool you want and to automatically select it.

• Create perfectly symmetrical drawings with X, Y, X-Y, and radial symmetry tools. Reposition the line of symmetry, anywhere on the canvas, for precise control. Use up to 16 sectors of radial symmetry for precise radial sketches.

• Use the popular Predictive Stroke feature from the desktop version of SketchBook in iOS. When enabled, if you draw a line, Predictive Stroke makes your line straight. If you draw a basic shape, Predictive Stroke will correct your shape into precise circles, rectangles, and triangles. If you are drawing freehand and want to apply smoothing, Predictive Stroke will add the right amount of smoothing to curved lines.

• Try the new ruler and ellipse tools to place precise lines or elliptical shapes, such as circles in perspective, by adjusting the position, size, rotation, and aspect ratio of the drawing guides.

As always, thank you for drawing in SketchBook! Let us know what you think of the new SketchBook on Instagram (@AutodeskSketchBook), Facebook (/AutodeskSketchBook), and Twitter (@sketchbookapp). Need help? Visit https://www.autodesk.com/products/sketchbook for product information, online help, tutorials, and the forum.

What's New in SketchBook Mobile (v.3+)

Here are the new features, enhancements, and fixed issues in Autodesk SketchBook Mobile (v.3+).

What's New in SketchBook Mobile (for iOS v.3.7.4)

Here are the updates you’ll find in this version of SketchBook:

• For iPhone users, many of you missed using your Wacom Intuos Creative Stylus with SketchBook, so we brought this back.

What's New in SketchBook Mobile (for iOS v.3.7.3)

Here are the updates you’ll find in this version of SketchBook:

• Compatibility update for Wacom® stylus

What's New in SketchBook Mobile (for Android and iOS v.3.7.2)

Here are the updates you’ll find in this version of SketchBook:

• Bug fixes and stability improvements

What's New in SketchBook Mobile (for Android v.3.6.2)

Here are the updates you’ll find in this version of SketchBook:

• We've updated device compatibility requirements, so you can still install Autodesk® SketchBook® on devices without a back-end camera.

• Other bug fixes and stability improvements.

What's New in SketchBook Mobile (for iOS v.3.6.1)

Here are the updates you’ll find in this version of SketchBook:

• This is a small update to improve the performance of the app for artists using Apple Pencil and other types of Bluetooth-connected styluses.

What's New in SketchBook Mobile (for Android v.3.6.1)

Here are the updates you’ll find in this version of SketchBook:

• The lag you experienced when zoomed into the canvas has been fixed.

• For Nexus 5X(6.0) users, the scanning preview issue has been fixed.

• Other bug fixes and stability improvements.

What's New in SketchBook Mobile (for Android and iOS v.3.6)

Here are the updates you’ll find in this version of SketchBook:

• Scan Sketches - We help you to scan a drawing with perspective correction and background clean-up to make it into digital art. Choose from color or black and white. Show/hide the image's background.

• The efficiency of file saving has greatly improved. Large canvases are two times faster!

• Apple Pencil support for new iPad Pro

• Property values were corrected for reset Smudge and Synthetic paint brushes

• The iCloud storage experience has greatly improved

• The layer thumbnail update issue was resolved

What's New in SketchBook Mobile (for iOS v.3.5.2)

Here are the updates you’ll find in this version of SketchBook:

• Fix offset issue when quickly drawing multiple lines

• Improve color picker accessibility when using the continuous press and hold gesture

• Bug fixes, improvements, and enhancements

What's New in SketchBook Mobile (for iOS v.3.5.1)

• Inking brush – the most wanted SketchBook desktop brush is now yours on mobile

• For iOS 9 users, we support split-screen multi-tasking, so SketchBook works with Slide Over and Split View functionality

• Pen Mode support for Apple Pencil

What's New in SketchBook Mobile (for iOS v.3.5)

Your favorite drawing app is now ready for the all new iPad Pro and Apple Pencil! Here is what we added for the best drawing experience using these new devices:

• Apple Pencil includes both pressure and tilt sensitivity. Try it out with the pencil tool and the chisel-tip markers.

  1. To change the Tilt Sensitivity settings, open Brush Properties.

  2. Scroll to the bottom. Below Rotation, you will see Tilt.

  3. Tap-drag the Sensitivity slider to change the tilt settings.

Why let iPad Pro have all the fun? For all devices, we’ve also added:

• Support for pressure-sensitive brushstrokes on 3D Touch devices. Now, with just your fingers, you  have pressure sensitivity.

• Unlimited undo and redo.

Thanks, as always, for drawing in SketchBook. If you like SketchBook, let us know! Rate us or leave a review in the App Store.

What's New in SketchBook Mobile (for Android and iOS v.3.4)

Our big announcement: Introducing Sketch This; Find inspiration when you need it with new daily drawing challenges from the DeviantArt community right inside of SketchBook.

Our other not-as-big (yet still very cool) announcements:

• Do you like the Brush Palette AND the Double Puck? So do we. Opening the Double Puck no longer closes the Brush Palette. You don’t have to choose between them, anymore.

Improvements and Bug Fixes

This section provides a list of improvements and bug fixes in each update.

Improvements and Bug Fixes (for Android/iOS v.5.1.0)

Here are the updates you’ll find in this version of SketchBook:

• We removed the splash screen that appeared upon startup, so there is no longer a need or even an option for logging in.

  NOTE: If you are not a SketchBook Pro (enterprise) user and created an Autodesk Account, you may want to delete it. See the article Delete Your Autodesk Account for instructions for how to do this.

Improvements and Bug Fixes (for Android v.4.1.14)

We've made some pretty impactful improvements, the biggest being the removal of the trial. You'll also find a fix or two, as well.

• We created a new Welcome splash screen, so there's no longer a need to log in to use SketchBook.

• The Blog location changed under our noses, but it has been updated. You can access it, once again, from within the app.

• The No Network message no longer appears prematurely, and we added a Back button to retry after a real network error.

• We made clicking the Close button a bit easier for all popup dialogs (it was previously a bit small for fingers).

Improvements and Bug Fixes (for iOS v.4.3.1)

We've made some pretty impactful improvements, the biggest being the removal of the trial. You'll also find a fix or two, as well.

• We created a new Welcome splash screen, so there's no longer a need to log in to use SketchBook.

  

• The Blog location changed under our noses, but it has been updated. You can access it, once again, from within the app.

• Apple Pencil input now works within the Welcome screen.

• The No Network message no longer appears prematurely, and we added a Back button to retry after a real network error.

• Formatting issues on the account information dialog have been corrected.

• We made clicking the Close button a bit easier for all popup dialogs (it was previously a bit small for fingers).

Improvements and Bug Fixes (for iOS v.4.2.3)

For iPhone X users, the Gallery now works as expected and iCloud saving has been restored.

Improvements and Bug Fixes (for Android v.4.0.2)

This release addresses a number of bugs.

Improvements and Bug Fixes (for Android v.4.0.1)

This update contains stability improvements that resolve many of the issues you've reported. Listed below are just some of the issues that were fixed.

The app now functions correctly when:

• Your device language was set to Turkish, Azerbaijani, etc., and trying to open the Brush Editor
• Using the 3-finger tap to access the Brush Editor
• Visiting the Gallery and tapping the folder name to hide the folder area
• Turning on storage permissions and selecting "Allow Access"
• Chromebook users drag the app window to resize it
• Selecting "I reject", then "I accept" for the software agreement
• Repeatedly tapping on the Layer Editor
• Trying to enter search terms on the Support site
• Time-lapse is recording and you start to sketch

Improvements and Bug Fixes (for iOS v.4.2.2)

We have addressed the following issues in this release:

• We updated the design to work with the new iPhone X screen.
• We also addressed a number of bugs.

Improvements and Bug Fixes (for Android v.4.0)

We have addressed the following issues in this release:

• Updated brush engine and new texture brushes - Get 170 default brushes you can customize. Ink feels fluid and smooth, synthetic brushes blend colors in a natural way, and texture brushes mimic natural media.

  ALERT: If your favorite brushes were in the Basic brush set, they have been moved to the Legacy set.

• Updated Ruler and Ellipse tool - The Ruler has two edges to draw along and a corresponding readout for the angle. The Ellipse has new manipulators and corresponding readouts for the degree of the ellipse and rotation.

Improvements and Bug Fixes (for iOS v.4.2.1)

We have addressed the following issues in this release:

• Addressed a number of bugs.

Improvements and Bug Fixes (for iOS v.4.1.1)

We have addressed the following issues in this release:

• For iPad users, when creating an account, there is no longer an issue with the app hanging after entering a new password.

• For users trying to log in using Google+, we’ve added a fix to correct the login failure “Error: disallowed_useragent”.

Improvements and Bug Fixes (for iOS v.4.1)

We have addressed the following issues in this release:

• For 4.1, we have updated to support iOS 10 and above. This means people using certain devices, such as an iPad 4, iPhone 5, or iPhone 5C, can now download and use the app.
• Apple Pencil users will love the improved responsiveness! Strokes feel even more natural and precise.

Improvements and Bug Fixes (for iOS v.4.0.4)

We have addressed the following issues in this release:

• We fixed a bug to restore the correct pixel density after zooming
• We also added a preference to disable this reduced pixel density when zooming in, called Pixel Preview. This update introduces the preference Pixel Preview to address the pixelation issues in version 4.0.
• We also addressed a number of bugs.

Improvements and Bug Fixes (for iOS v.3.7.4)

Here are the updates you’ll find in this version of SketchBook:

• For iPhone users, many of you missed using your Wacom Intuos Creative Stylus with SketchBook, so we brought this back.

Improvements and Bug Fixes (for iOS v.3.7.3)

Here are the updates you’ll find in this version of SketchBook:

• Compatibility update for Wacom® stylus

Improvements and Bug Fixes (for Android and iOS v.3.7.2)

Here are the updates you’ll find in this version of SketchBook:

• Bug fixes and stability improvements

Improvements and Bug Fixes (for Android v.3.6.2)

Here are the updates you’ll find in this version of SketchBook:

• We've updated device compatibility requirements, so you can still install Autodesk® SketchBook® on devices without a back-end camera.
• Other bug fixes and stability improvements.

Improvements and Bug Fixes (for Android and iOS v.3.6)

Here are the updates you’ll find in this version of SketchBook:

• The efficiency of file saving has greatly improved. Large canvases are two times faster!
• Property values were corrected for reset Smudge and Synthetic paint brushes
• The iCloud storage experience has greatly improved
• The layer thumbnail update issue was resolved

Improvements and Bug Fixes (for iOS v.3.5.2)

Here are the updates you’ll find in this version of SketchBook:

• Fix offset issue when quickly drawing multiple lines
• Improve color picker accessibility when using the continuous press and hold gesture
• Bug fixes, improvements, and enhancements

Improvements and Bug Fixes (for iOS v.3.5.1)

Here are the updates you’ll find in this version of SketchBook:

• Fixed the stroke lag when using a stylus
• Better tilt presets for pencils in the Basic brush set
• Fixed a number of bugs

Improvements and Bug Fixes (for iOS v.3.5)

Here are the updates you’ll find in this version of SketchBook:

• On iPad Pro, we’ve increased the canvas size to 4K, with up to 12 layers

Improvements and Bug Fixes (for Android and iOS v.3.4)

Here are the updates you’ll find in this version of SketchBook:

• Auto-save is now more reliable and provides better data protection.

• Fixed some iOS9 bugs, so you can focus more on drawing and have less distractions.

• For iOS user only:

  • All your time-lapse videos play much more smoothly. We didn’t like the choppy playback, either.
  • If you are using an Adonit Bluetooth stylus, we’ve improved palm rejection support for your stylus. No more unwanted marks.

Known Issues

For a complete list is known issues, please visit the forum. If a solution is available, it will be posted.

Known Issues for Android 5.1.3

Here is a list of known issues. For a complete list, please visit the forum:

• Color Picker/Wheel shrank: Currently working on a solution.
• Gallery crash: Click the link for a solution.
• Time-lapse record crash: Currently working on a solution.

Known Issues for SketchBook Desktop 8.7

Here is a list of known issues. For a complete list, please visit the forum:

• Lost brush and Color Palette settings: Click the link for a solution.