Create on iPad. Keep your SVG.

Create SVG drawings on iPad. Export them for free.

Draw with Apple Pencil or touch, keep your artwork organized in layers, and export an SVG without a subscription or export purchase. Paintlustrator is a free vector drawing app for creating your own artwork on iPad.

Start with a blank canvas, or import a PDF page or photo as a reference. Paintlustrator does not currently import existing SVG files for editing. PDF pages and photos remain reference images; they are not automatically converted into vector paths.

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A botanical vector drawing in Paintlustrator on iPad, with drawing tools and layers visible — Draw with Apple Pencil or touch and organize your artwork in layers.

Create on your iPad. Export your SVG for free.

SVG export is included without a subscription or export purchase. When your drawing is ready, open Export and save the SVG to Files or share it with another app.

Keep the editable Paintlustrator project too, so you can return to your drawing and its layers later.

Start with a PDF instead of a blank canvas

Import a PDF, choose a page and its quality, and use it as the starting point for your artwork. Add a separate drawing layer to sketch or trace above the imported page.

PDF pages are imported as reference images. Paintlustrator does not automatically convert PDF content into editable vector paths.

What can you do with Paintlustrator?

Create drawings with Apple Pencil or touch.
Organize artwork on separate layers.
Import PDF pages and photos as references.
Undo and redo changes while drawing.
Save projects locally on your iPad.
Export SVG files for free.
Start drawing without creating an account.

Common questions

Is Paintlustrator free to download?

Yes. Paintlustrator is free to download, and SVG export is included at no charge.

Do I need a subscription to export SVGs?

No. SVG export does not require a subscription or an additional purchase.

Can I edit an existing SVG file?

Paintlustrator currently focuses on creating drawings and exporting them as SVGs. Importing an existing SVG for editing is not supported.

Can I import a PDF and draw over it?

Yes. Import a PDF page as a reference, then draw above it using separate layers.

Does it support Apple Pencil?

Yes. You can draw with Apple Pencil or touch.

Do I need an account?

No. Paintlustrator requires no sign-in, and projects are saved locally on your iPad.