drawpile ☆
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Description:
Collaborative drawing app
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.2.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @drawpile  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: collaboration drawing graphics painting real-time
Install: brew install --cask drawpile
About:
Drawpile is a collaborative drawing application that allows multiple users to sketch and paint together on a shared digital canvas in real-time. It supports pressure-sensitive drawing tablets, layers, and various brush engines, making it suitable for both casual doodling and professional art sessions. The software uses a client-server model, enabling users to host sessions locally or connect to public servers for remote collaboration.
Key Features:
  • Real-time multi-user collaboration on a shared canvas
  • Support for layers, blend modes, and advanced brush engines
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • Recording and playback of drawing sessions for review
  • Dedicated server software for self-hosted sessions
Use Cases:
  • Remote team brainstorming and whiteboarding sessions
  • Collaborative digital art creation and live streaming
  • Educational art classes and workshops
Alternatives:
  • Krita – Krita is a powerful single-user painting app; Drawpile specializes in real-time collaborative drawing.
  • Miro – Miro is a general online whiteboard; Drawpile offers advanced art tools and pressure sensitivity.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Apr 23, 2026 10:43pm 2.2.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 4a817313
Aug 24, 2025 10:39pm 2.2.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 41a34402
Aug 5, 2025 2:17pm 2.2.1 0 VERSION_BUMP d2a9bbc0
Jul 10, 2024 12:04pm 2.1.7 0 VERSION_BUMP f6e6f701
Dec 15, 2022 1:55pm 2.1.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 11153252
Jul 19, 2022 8:15pm 2.1.7 0 NEW 11baf7ba
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