How to draw something in the browser
- Drawing is a great hobby, and nowadays you don’t need expensive equipment in order to draw.
- Web browsers can be used for drawing as well, and in today’s article, we’ll show you how to do that.
- If you’re interested in other web or cloud apps, don't hesitate to explore our Web & Cloud section.
- Should you want to learn more about web browsers, be sure to check out our Browsers Hub for the latest news and guides.
Drawing on your PC is great, but not everybody has an expensive software that allows you to do that.
To draw, you don’t need expensive software, and you can do it for free right from your web browser, and today we’re going to show you how to do it.
Quick tip: Use Opera
If you want to draw, text or doodle in a browser, why don’t you try Opera?
This amazing browser allows you to customize it by choosing from the extensive library of over 1000 add-ons.
You will find many drawing extensions in there but if none stand out, you can still explore the Chrome web store and install one from there.
The add-ons can help you a lot but you can also use the web apps from our list below.
Try Opera now for free and you won’t regret it.
Opera
<span>Drawing, sharing data, and customization are just a few of Opera's abilities. Added to that, you will always be protected online with the built-in VPN service.</span>
How can I draw something in my browser?
Canva
Canva is by far the best online professional graphics tool for inexperienced users. The learning curve is steep thanks to its drag & drop interface.
You also use the myriad of templates from multiple categories that you can choose from. You’ve got infographics, posters, business cards and many more.
Not only that you can use this tool for free, for your personal use but Canva comes with many versions tailored to your needs.
You can try the Pro version which comes with over 60 million photos and elements and 100GB of storage, or the Enterprise version for your company needs.
But Canva also has free but powerful versions for education and non-profit organizations. Don’t worry because even if you chose a paid version, you will have a 30-day trial version available.
Canva
Design fantastic patterns straight from within your browser with the help of this online graphic design platform.Sketchpad
Sketchpad is one of the easiest tools to use if you want to draw in your browser. The web app about 18 different tools for drawing and each tool can be customized in order to get the best results.
The app also supports various shapes, text, stickers, and blending modes so it’s perfect for all your drawing needs.
JSPaint
This web app is a direct copy of Paint and it has the same features as the desktop counterpart on your PC. All the standard tools are there, but it has a few features of its own.
First off, you can edit files in collaboration mode, you have the ability to export files to Imgur as well as the ability to view all your previous steps in the history mode.
YouiDraw Drawing
This web app has more tools that other major drawing applications. The app supports working on multiple projects, and it even has layers and alignment features.
Everything you draw is saved as vector graphics, so you can easily adjust every single line as you wish, just like in other similar applications.
Kleki
Kleki is optimized for painting and drawing and there are no shapes available in this tool. You can choose between several brush types and customize each brush to your needs.
The web app supports layers and basic image editing allowing you to customize your drawings any way you want.
Drawing in your browser is incredibly simple, and there are many great web apps that can help you with that, so feel free to try any web app from this article.
FAQ: Learn more about browsers
- What are the best drawing websites?
There are many websites that allow you to draw in them, but the best are Sketchpad and Kleki.
- How do I draw on my browser?
To draw on your browser, just use one of many available web apps that provide this feature.
- Can I draw on Google Chrome?
Yes, you can use Google Chrome to draw using one of many available drawing web apps.
- How do you draw on the computer?
To draw on your computer, you’ll need a drawing tablet and software or website that supports your tablet.
