What is Sketch Toy?
Sketch Toy is a simple drawing toy in your browser. You draw with your mouse on a blank canvas, and the site records every stroke. When you save, you get a link, and anyone who opens it sees your sketch replayed step by step, as if you were drawing it in front of them.
It was made by developer Hakim El Hattab and needs no sign up. You get a palette of colours, a few brush sizes, an eraser, undo and a vibration setting that gives lines a wobbly, hand drawn feel. You can rotate your drawing in 3D with the arrow keys, drag an image onto the canvas to trace it as a stencil, and download the finished picture.
Main Features
- Share a link that replays your drawing stroke by stroke
- No sign up needed
- A colour palette and several brush sizes
- Vibration setting for wobbly, hand drawn lines
- Eraser and undo
- Rotate your sketch in 3D with the arrow keys
- Drag in an image to trace it as a stencil
- Download your drawing as an image
How to Get Started with Sketch Toy
- Open sketchtoy.com in your browser.
- Pick a colour and brush size.
- Draw on the canvas with your mouse.
- Press Save to get a link to your sketch.
- Send the link to a friend so they can watch the replay.
Sketch Toy Pricing
Sketch Toy is free to use. There is no paid plan and no account is needed.
Who Should Use It?
- Friends sending each other doodles
- Kids who like to draw
- Teachers showing how a drawing is built step by step
- Anyone who wants to leave a fun drawn message
Sketch Toy Alternatives
- JS Paint is a free browser remake of classic Microsoft Paint.
- Kleki is a free online painting app with brushes and layers.
- Excalidraw is a whiteboard for quick hand drawn sketches and diagrams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sketch Toy free?
Yes. Sketch Toy is free to use and has no paid plan.
Do I need an account?
No. You can draw and share without signing up.
What makes Sketch Toy different from other drawing apps?
It records your strokes, so the link you share plays your drawing back step by step instead of showing only the final picture.
Can I trace a picture?
Yes. Drag an image from your computer onto the canvas and it appears as a stencil you can draw over.