# TracingPad

> A paper on the tablet, for Trace it.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/kpc.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/kpc.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `kpc.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** KPC
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 20,386
- **Rating:** 3.55 / 5 (91 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6
- **Last updated:** 2015-12-02
- **First published:** 2012-01-12
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-01
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kpc.android)
- **Website:** [http://kpc.heteml.net/](http://kpc.heteml.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://kpc.heteml.net/android/privacy\_policy\_tracingpad.html](https://kpc.heteml.net/android/privacy_policy_tracingpad.html)

## Description

TracingPad is a Chrome extension that transforms your tablet into a digital tracing paper. Designed for users who draft digitally but prefer analog-style line drawing, it enables you to import any picture, adjust its position and size, and then trace over it directly on your device. The simple three-step process includes opening your chosen picture, moving and transforming it as needed, and then activating the tracing mode to begin your artwork. This tool is especially useful for artists, designers, and hobbyists who want a seamless blend of digital convenience and traditional tracing techniques. Experience the ease of "a paper on your tablet" with TracingPad, enhancing your creative workflow with efficiency and precision.

## Rankings

- #434,089 — Overall

## Review summary

TracingPad is praised for its simplicity, effectiveness as a physical lightbox for tracing on paper, and minimal permissions. It is helpful for artists, including those tracing anime. However, users often mention it lacks digital tracing tools, no image rotation or landscape mode, and has low-contrast controls that are hard to use. Many users expected it to allow tracing directly on images digitally, but it only displays images for tracing on physical paper.

### Pros

- Simple and easy to use
- Effective as a lightbox app for tracing over paper
- Helps users with drawing, including anime
- Compact and no unnecessary permissions
- Perfectly meets the need for a physical tracing aid

### Cons

- Lacks digital tracing features such as drawing over images
- No image rotation or landscape mode to enlarge images
- Controls/buttons are hard to read and fine tune due to low contrast
- Some users expect digital tracing functionality which is not provided

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/kpc.android)