ArtTracer

Transform any image into a traceable overlay on your camera feed. Perfect for artists, crafters & hobbyists — trace on paper, canvas, or any surface with precision.

ArtTracer — Camera Overlay for Drawing & Tracing

Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful tracing tool. ArtTracer overlays any image onto your live camera feed, letting you trace directly onto paper, canvas, wood, walls, or any surface.

Whether you're a beginner learning to draw, an artist scaling up a design, a crafter transferring patterns, or a muralist projecting layouts — ArtTracer helps you work faster and more accurately. No projector needed, no printing, no complicated setup.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Choose an image from your Photo Library or Files
2. Tracer overlays it on your camera feed in real-time
3. Adjust opacity, scale, and position to fit perfectly
4. Trace onto your surface with confidence

TWO TRACING MODES

Normal Mode — Your image floats over the live camera feed. Pinch to resize, drag to reposition, rotate to angle it. Adjust opacity to see both the reference and your surface. Control the image or camera layer independently.

AR Mode — Place your image onto a real surface using augmented reality. Scale it, lock it in place, and trace with the image anchored in 3D space. Perfect for larger surfaces where the reference needs to stay fixed as you move.

GESTURE CONTROLS

Pinch to scale, drag to reposition, two-finger rotate, and use the opacity slider to go from subtle to bold. Every gesture feels natural on both iPhone and iPad.

BUILT FOR iPHONE & iPAD

Fully optimized for every screen size. iPad gives you a larger working view, while iPhone keeps things portable. Adaptive layouts ensure everything looks right — no stretched elements, no wasted space.

PERFECT FOR

• Drawing & sketching — trace references to learn proportions
• Lettering & calligraphy — transfer designs onto paper
• Crafts & DIY — project patterns onto fabric, wood, or other materials
• Murals & wall art — scale designs onto large surfaces
• Tattoo stencils, cake decorating, pumpkin carving, embroidery, woodworking, and more

FEATURES

• Real-time camera overlay with adjustable opacity
• AR surface tracking with image placement
• Pinch, drag, and rotate gestures
• Independent image and camera layer control
• Lock mode to prevent accidental changes
• Flashlight toggle for low-light tracing
• Smart saved images gallery sorted by recency
• One-tap resume for your last session
• Import from Photo Library or Files
• No account, no subscriptions, no ads

PRIVACY

Everything stays on your device. No cloud uploads, no tracking, no analytics. Camera access is used solely for the live viewfinder — nothing is recorded.

Download Tracer and start bringing your creative ideas to life.