Sketchpad

Draw, sketch, create with Sketchpad.

Sketchpad Chrome Extension - Image+Vector Editor in HTML5

Sketchpad is a Chrome extension that offers a vast range of editing tools for users' disposal. It enables users to manipulate photos, overlay text on any surface, and go backwards and forwards in time through their modifications. The tools, including Paintbrush, shapes, texture stamp and spiral brush among other features are fully customizable. This image and vector editor also allows for dragging & dropping images or SVGs into your browser, and offers an immense collection of brushes, stamps, and fonts. In addition, users can import photos from any computer and save or export their creations.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 800,000+
Rating: 3.99
(1,528)
Version: 3.5.9 (Last updated: 2014-06-05)
Creation date: 2014-06-05
Size: 27.28K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 551 ▲ 94

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • User-friendly tools for creating art
  • Works well on Chromebooks
  • Great for beginners learning to draw
  • Provides a good variety of features
  • Good for simple sketches
Cons
  • Limited or problematic layer functionality
  • Eraser tool is hard to find or non-existent
  • Inconsistent bugs, like issues with undo/redo
  • Childish and limited sticker options
  • Frustrating interface and controls for detailed work
Most mentioned
  • Layer issues and functionality
  • Problems with the undo/redo feature
  • Difficulty in finding basic tools like eraser
User reviews
Just wanted to erase, but couldn't find eraser? Looked in their guide - can't ctrl F to find anything? Weird. Surely an pen and an eraser is kind of basic? Or am I missing something obvious?
by Penny Collins, 2023-08-28
Let's you see layers, but can't add any.
by FakedBee314 (Bee), 2023-05-17
i didnt like it. I draw on a chromebook so when i draw with my fingers the whole dang screen moves it's not how i expected it to be.😬
by tree mane, 2022-07-02
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Sketchpad does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Low This permission has no access or impact on the user's system or data, thus carrying no risk.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Sketchpad. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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