Concepts
Sketching app with infinite layers, object libraries and SVG export
- #9 of 10 in best digital painting software
- Free plan, paid upgrades
- Free to use
- iOSWindowsAndroidChromeOS
Ranked 9 of 10 in best digital painting software
Sketching app with infinite layers, object libraries and SVG and DXF export, and a free basic sketchbook. It runs on iOS, and its Windows, Android and ChromeOS versions are still catching up in features.
Best for Concept sketches that move into design tools
About Concepts
Concepts is built for sketching ideas quickly, with layers that can be reworked without redrawing the sketch. The vendor describes infinite layers for iterating on designs, object libraries for dropping in standard objects, and real-world scale and measurement for design work. The app exports to formats including SVG and DXF (AutoCAD), so sketches can move into other design tools.
The page marks some features as iOS only and describes platform parity across iOS, Windows, Android and ChromeOS as in progress, so check the feature list for the platform you use. A free basic sketchbook is offered, and further features are listed on the vendor's site.
Key features
- Infinite layers
- Object libraries
- COPIC colors library
- SVG and DXF export
- Live presentation
Strengths
- Infinite layers for iterative sketching
- Object libraries with SVG and DXF export
- Free basic sketchbook
Limits
- Some features are iOS only
- Platform parity is still in progress
Where Concepts ranks
How Concepts compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
#6 ArtRage | 82.0 | One-time purchase | WindowsmacOS |
#7 Rebelle | 79.5 | Paid | macOSWindows |
#8 Sketchbook | 78.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOSAndroidiOS |
| #9Concepts | 77.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | iOSWindowsAndroidChromeOS |
| #10PaintTool SAI | 76.0 | Paid | Windows |
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Questions about Concepts
- Is Concepts free?
- Concepts can be used without paying: Free basic sketchbook; further features listed on the vendor site. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Concepts open source?
- No. Concepts is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Concepts support?
- Concepts is available on: iOS, Windows, Android, ChromeOS.
- What is Concepts best for?
- Concept sketches that move into design tools. In our ranking of digital painting software it is number 9 of 10 with a score of 77.5.
- What are the best alternatives to Concepts?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Procreate, Miro, Krita, Clip Studio Paint.
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