Hark! Many a user hast the misconception that Chromebooks lack quality apps for creative endeavors. But lo, that be far from the truth! We recently scribed about the finest photo editors available on Chromebook to proveeth the same point. And in this tome, we shall enumerate some of the best drawing apps for Chromebooks that are free. These drawing apps doth not only work flawlessly but doth also bring full-screen touch controls with an incredible range of tools and features. We have, in sooth, meticulously chosen the applications that have offline support and proffer the lowest latency whilst drawing or painting on a Chromebook. So on that note, let us forthwith explore the best drawing apps for Chromebook in the year of our Lord 2024.

Best Drawing Apps for Chromebook (2024)

Here, we have mentioned the 14 best drawing apps for Chromebook which do include Android, Linux, Web, and Chrome apps. I have tested all the mentioned apps and they do run quite well on my Chromebook without any touch latency quandaries. I have also included animation drawing apps for Chromebook along with some excellent painting apps for Chrome OS. So without any delay, let us progress through the list.

1. Sketchbook by Autodesk

Sketchbook is a widely popular program for digital drawing and tis recommended for both professionals and novices alike. And the best part is that this powerful program is now available on Chromebooks thanks to the Android support. Sketchbook doth run phenomenally well in full-screen mode with a vast canvas, multiple tools, and layers.

Other than that, in my testing, the touchscreen latency was close to naught and I wast able to draw on my HP Chromebook x360 without any crash or freezing issues. You can even use an active stylus on this app and it doth support palm rejection too. Methinks, Sketchbook by Autodesk doth not need much introduction when it cometh to drawing and sketching. The only thing thou need to know is that thou can install Sketchbook on Chromebook without any hacks and it hath offline support too since thou art using an Android app.

Pros:

• Both for beginners and professionals
• No latency issues
• Several brushes and tools
• Offline support
• Palm rejection

Cons:

• Requires Android app support

Install: Sketchbook (Free)

2. Adobe Illustrator Draw / Adobe Photoshop Sketch

Similar to Sketchbook, Adobe’s Illustrator and Sketch are two of the best drawing programs available on Windows and macOS and now thou can use them on Chromebook as well. The app is directly available through the Play Store and it works in full-screen mode with touchscreen, mouse, and keyboard controls.

If thou art confused about which of the two Adobe apps to choose, I would recommend thee to use Adobe Illustrator Draw first. ‘Tis a vector drawing app which meaneth thou can draw freely on a large canvas with several brushes, layers, and tool options. And if thou art into bitmap or raster drawing then go for Adobe Photoshop Sketch.

As thou move along, thou wilt be using both apps depending on thy need and use case. As for the performance and latency, I found both the apps working truly well on Chromebook and didst not show any input lag. Not to mention, both the apps do support the tilt mode which thou can use through the rotate tool.

Pros:

• Vector drawing and free-hand illustration
• No input lag
• Powerful tools
• Layer support

Cons:

• Some UI elements are smaller
• Requires Play Store support

Install: Adobe Illustrator Draw (Free), Adobe Photoshop Sketch (Free)

3. Sumopaint

Not every Chromebook user hath access to the Play Store, especially scholars who have been issued a machine by their schools. In such cases, installing a drawing app from the Play Store becometh impossible. So if thou art seeking a drawing app for Chromebook that requires no downloads then Sumopaint is for thee. ‘Tis a web-based drawing tool that lets thee access all the advanced features and for absolutely free. The best part is that thou can install Sumopaint as a PWA and use it whilst thou art offline. ‘Tis amazing, right?

Pros:

• Web-based drawing tool
• Best for school Chromebooks
• Ample selection of tools and effects
• Runs offline

Cons:

• No palm rejection

Check Out Sumopaint (Free)

4. Aggie.io

Aggie.io is another browser-based animation and drawing app for Chromebooks. It hath been crafted by the popular Magma Studio group, best known for constructing an online art collaboration platform. And Aggie.io is the free version of the same platform that lets thee create a new canvas and draw together with thy companions online. If thou art not into collaboration, thou canst use it as a standalone drawing app on thy Chromebook.

The selection of tools is excellent, layer support is there, and thou can also import a GIF file to start working on thy animation project. Not to mention, even whilst running in a browser, the website hath no latency issues and worketh like a charm. Simply put, if thou art looking for a drawing app for thy Chromebook that doth not require downloading from the Play Store or Linux then Aggie.io is the best platform out there.

Pros:

• Best for online collaboration
• Web-based drawing tool
• Import GIF
• No input latency

Cons:

• No palm rejection

Check Out Aggie.io (Free)

5. Infinite Painter

Infinite Painter is not amongst the top apps on the Play Store, but it worketh incredibly well on Chromebooks. ‘Tis a basic drawing app, but the latency is surprisingly low and the canvas handling is much better because of free panning from all sides. In fact, in my testing, I found the touch input better than the Adobe apps.

Other than that, Infinite Painter bringeth more than 160 presets of natural brushes and also alloweth thee to create new brushes. There is also support for layers, blend modes and hath geometrical tools like line, ellipse, protractor, and more. All in all, the app is pretty solid for drawing, painting, and sketching on Chromebook and thou should definitely use it if thou art a beginner.

Pros:

• Minimal drawing app
• Excellent input response
• Necessary tools available
• Supports layers

Cons:

• Requires Play Store support

Install: Infinite Painter (Free, Offers in-app purchases)

Stay tuned for more insights into the best drawing apps for Chromebook in the year of our Lord 2024. The creative journey continues with tools aplenty at thy disposal. Artistry beckons, and the canvas awaits thy touch.