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Sketchpad for Google Chrome

Free! Easily draw and save simple drawings right in the browser.

3.962 reviews~4K+ usersBy Sketchpad for Google Chrome
Free
Updated 2026-09-02

Sketchpad for Google Chrome screenshots

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Screenshots from the Chrome Web Store listing for Sketchpad for Google Chrome.

Overview

Sketchpad for Google Chrome — draw, save, and annotate right in your browser Sketchpad is a free, fast, and completely offline drawing canvas that lives in your browser. Click the toolbar icon and start sketching in an instant — no account, no sign-up, no network connection, and no tracking. Version 4.0 is a complete, ground-up rewrite that finally delivers on the app's original promise: everything you draw is saved automatically and waiting for you the next time you open it. YOUR WORK IS ALWAYS SAVED The number-one problem with the old Sketchpad was simple and painful: close the tab and your drawing was gone forever. That is fixed. Sketchpad now auto-saves your canvas to local storage as you work — quietly, in the background, and again the moment you switch tabs — then restores it perfectly when you return, including your full undo and redo history. Nothing is ever sent to a server; your art stays on your machine. We also added a real "My Sketches" gallery so you are no longer limited to a single drawing.

Pros

  • Lightweight and fast — doesn't slow down your browser
  • Simple to set up with an intuitive interface
  • Free to use with regular updates
  • Works in the background without getting in the way

Cons

  • Requires extra browser permissions to work fully
  • Advanced settings can take time to learn

Who should use Sketchpad for Google Chrome?

Pricing

Sketchpad for Google Chrome is free. There is no paid tier to consider.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sketchpad for Google Chrome free?

Yes, Sketchpad for Google Chrome is free to use.

Is Sketchpad for Google Chrome safe to install?

Sketchpad for Google Chrome is published by Sketchpad for Google Chrome. As with any extension, review the permissions it requests before installing and remove it if you stop using it.

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