SketchBook for Free! FAQ

[david.lau]

How do I get SketchBook for free?

• For the Mac or Windows desktop versions:
• Download SketchBook from SketchBook.com, Windows Store, or Mac App Store
• Install and launch SketchBook
• If you have an existing Autodesk ID
• Hit the Sign In button and enter your Autodesk ID and password
• Now, start using SketchBook for free!
• If you don’t have an Autodesk ID
• Hit the Create Account button to create a free Autodesk ID and password
• Launch SketchBook
• Hit the Sign In button and enter your Autodesk ID and password
• Now, start using SketchBook for free!

I am currently a subscriber. What does this mean for me?

After April 30, 2018, you will no longer need a subscription to run the full version of SketchBook.

If you purchased a Subscription from the Microsoft Store:

• Download the new version from the Microsoft Store, enter your Autodesk ID, and continue using SketchBook.
• Your current subscription will not auto-renew.

If you purchased a Subscription from the iTunes Store or Mac App Store:

• Update your copy of SketchBook to the new version. Enter your Autodesk ID and continue using SketchBook.
• Your current subscription will not auto-renew.

If you purchased a Subscription from Google Play:

• Update your copy of SketchBook to the new version. Enter your Autodesk ID and continue using SketchBook.
• You will be required to cancel your Google Play subscription. Due to the way some stores handle subscription, Autodesk is unable to do that for you.

If you purchased from a Subscription from SketchBook.com:

• Download the update from SketchBook.com.
• Your current subscription will not auto-renew.

Is SketchBook being retired?

No, SketchBook is not being retired. We will continue to develop SketchBook and SketchBook for Enterprise with a focus on adding functionality to enable designers, architects, and animators to capture conceptual art and designs. While not all functionality will end up in both SketchBook and SketchBook for Enterprise, you will continue to enjoy the robust capabilities of SketchBook and benefit from ongoing enhancements, free of charge.

What are the benefits of SketchBook for Enterprise?

SketchBook for Enterprise supports deployment at larger organizations and is included as part of different Autodesk collections. The product has similar features, with the exception of specific cross-product functionality, as it pertains to other Autodesk software in our collections.

In-App Purchase from iTunes Store or Google Play (Pro Tools)

Users who have purchased the In-App Pro Tools version of SketchBook,  now have access to the Desktop and Windows 10 version of SketchBook to complete your art. Desktop only features include access to Free brushes, Radial Symmetry, Predictive Stroke and Textured brushes.   To access the full version of SketchBook, create and login with an Autodesk ID.

To create an Autodesk ID, you can do it within the SketchBook products.  You can also create and/or reset the password here:

https://accounts.autodesk.com

[Anonymous]

Yep, it's free for laddie daddie everybody. Autodesk has a prompt in Help
last I checked.

[Anonymous]

I'm on pc and deleted the sketchbook app by accident. If I re-download the app will the previous files I have saved to the computer still be able to be opened on sketchbook?

[Anonymous]

On a PC, yes.

On a cell phone or tablet, I couldn't say.

[david.lau]

Android:

9. To properly import a .tiff file that you worked on the DESKTOP version of SketchBook, please follow the steps noted here (How to import emailed TIFF images into SketchBook for Android):

http://help.autodesk.com/view/SKETPRO/ENU/?guid=SKETPRO_Help_sb_basics_back_files_settings_html#how-...

iOS - You need to send files via iCloud.

http://help.autodesk.com/view/SKETPRO/ENU/?guid=SKETPRO_Help_sb_file_saving_use_icloud_html

[Anonymous]

Hi! I love Sketchbook, it's a great program, super quick, clean, and I'm surprised to see that it seems to be abandoned by Autodesk... No update, no changelog and vision... I would be very excited to see what's coming next!

[Anonymous]

don't hold your breath

[Anonymous]

Hello,

if the Software is free, why there is 7-day trial?

Is it only for 7 Days for free?

???

One subscription. All your devices.

Get every tool, every feature, every update, and the ability to use SketchBook on any device.

Individual

Free

• Works on all devices

• 7-day trial
• Autodesk ID required after trial

Download

Enterprise License

$85 / Year

• Multiple licenses for multiple users

• Standard Autodesk licensing
• Purchase for up to 3 years at a time

Learn more

[Anonymous]

Autodesk SKETCHBOOK is free, make sure you follow the prompts. Autodesk has
a lot to offer aside from SketchBook