Adobe Illustrator Draw for Android

A free vector-based drawing tool

Adobe Illustrator Draw is a graphic design application from Adobe made specifically for touchscreen devices. It is a version of Adobe's popular vector-based drawing tool that lets you draw on the screen of your device using a wide range of tools. The app is free to download and works offline.

Adobe Illustrator Draw has all the tools you could ask for in a good drawing application. There are several brush types and up to ten layers that you can use simultaneously. Moreover, you can share your creation on social media. Be warned, though, The app lags a good bit.

What does the app offer?

Adobe Illustrator Draw is a fun drawing app for mobile users. Here, you have a wide range of tools at your disposal. As mentioned, there are several types of brushes that you can use. Even better, each can be customized in terms of opacity, size, and color. There are also 10 layers that you can use simultaneously. Of course, there are undo and redo buttons to help you start over.

Another great feature of the app is that it allows you to draw on top of a photo. You can use either a photo you've taken with your device, a downloaded image, or a picture you've downloaded via the in-app market. You can even upload a coloring page and go to town with it using the app. There are also options to add images or stickers to your pictures.

Once you're done with your project, you can then share your creation online or browse the creation of your fellow users. You can even follow certain artists to see and "appreciate" their works — equivalent to a Facebook "like." Unfortunately, there are not many community drawings available for your viewing pleasure — at least within the app. Still, the works of art that you can see are absolutely stunning.

Is the app good?

Overall, Adobe Illustrator Draw is a virtual playground that can amuse your inner artistic needs. The app has all the tools you may need to let your creative juices flow. Moreover, it is designed for touchscreen devices, so you can create art on the go. Although, unlike other Adobe products, the community for this drawing platform is quite small. Moreover, the app lags quite a bit.