One shared canvas
Everyone draws on the same sketch with the same layers, brushes, shapes, and text tools you already use in Sketchbug.
Live sketchbeta
Draw on the same canvas, together
Live sketch brings real-time collaboration into the Sketchbug editor. Host a session from any saved sketch, invite people by email or link, and see strokes, cursors, and layers update for everyone in the room.
Invite
Bring people in by email or link
Open the invite modal from an active session. Send an in-app invite to a Sketchbug user, copy a session link, or see when someone is already in the room.
What you can do
Strokes in real time
Pen, pencil, eraser, brush, fill, and more sync as they happen so you are not waiting on file exports or copies.
Host with Pro
Starting a live session requires Pro. Joining a session someone else hosts is free — you just need a Sketchbug account.
Email invites
Enter a Sketchbug user's email from the invite modal and they receive a popup to join your session right away.
Session links
Copy a shareable link from the invite modal and send it through chat, email, or anywhere else.
Host controls
See who is in the session, remove a participant if you need to, or end the session for everyone when you are done.
Join
Guests get a popup to join live
When someone invites you to a live session, a popup appears on whatever screen you are on. Accept to jump straight into the shared canvas — no Pro required to join.
How it works
- 01
Open a saved sketch
Live sketch works from sketches in your library. Start a new sketch and save it first if you need a fresh canvas.
- 02
Start a live session
Click Live sketch in the header. If you are on Pro, the session starts immediately and you can invite people.
- 03
Draw together
Invite by email or share the session link. Everyone sees the same canvas update in real time until the host ends the session or a guest leaves.
Common questions
Do I need Pro to use live sketch?
You need Pro to host a session. Joining a session that someone else started is free — ask a Pro friend to host and send you the link or an email invite.
How do I invite someone?
Click Invite in the header during an active session. Enter a Sketchbug user's email to send an in-app invite, or copy the session link and share it anywhere.
What tools work in a live session?
Live sketch uses the same Sketchbug editor: layers, pen, pencil, eraser, custom brushes from Brush Hub, shapes, text, fonts from Font Hub, and fill.
Why is this marked beta?
Collaborative drawing is complex — connections drop, people join late, and multiple artists may work on the same layer at once. Live sketch works today, and we are actively improving sync and stability based on real sessions.
What happens when the host leaves?
When the host ends the session or leaves, guests are returned to their library. Guests can also leave on their own without ending the session for everyone else.
More answers on the FAQ.
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