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- Earliest Version Launch Date Globally01/17/2020
- Latest Version1.5
- Time Since Latest Version94days21Hour
- Total Updated Versions (last 1 year)1
Version Timeline
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Version History
- Version： 1.504/11/2024Size：5.47M
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Update Log• This update adds several new tools: Crayon, Fountain Pen & Watercolor
• You can now customize Charcoal’s interface
• The settings have been redesigned
• Sketches can be exported at a higher quality
• Charcoal now fully supports the latest iPadOS and iOS versions
• Several bugs have been fixed
Thanks for using Charcoal!ScreenshotsApp Description• Charcoal is incredibly easy to use: Just create or open a sketch and start sketching. There are no layers or confusing settings. Instead, Charcoal features rich tools and beautiful color palettes.
• Charcoal allows you to export a sketch to use it in your favorite graphics program.
• Charcoal supports modern iOS and iPadOS features like multiple windows and dark mode: use it at night or open multiple sketches, even side by side. - Version： 1.4.111/05/2022Size：1.47M
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Update LogThis update fixes an issue which resulted in the app becoming unresponsive after changing certain settings. It also includes support for iOS & iPadOS 16, as well as iPhone 14.
ScreenshotsApp Description• Charcoal is incredibly easy to use: Just create or open a sketch and start sketching. There are no layers or confusing settings. Instead, Charcoal features rich tools and beautiful color palettes.
• Charcoal allows you to export a sketch to use it in your favorite graphics program.
• Charcoal supports modern iOS and iPadOS features like multiple windows and dark mode: use it at night or open multiple sketches, even side by side. - Version： 1.412/12/2021Size：1.48M
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Update Log• You can now choose a background color for your sketch
• The color palettes have been updated
• To switch to the new palettes, tap the refresh button in the settings under “Color Palettes”
• A Home Screen action for quick sketches has been added
• The design of the app has been tweaked
• This update adds support for iOS 15, iPhone 13, and iPad miniScreenshotsApp Description• Charcoal is incredibly easy to use: Just create or open a sketch and start sketching. There are no layers or confusing settings. Instead, Charcoal features rich tools and beautiful color palettes.
• Charcoal allows you to export a sketch to use it in your favorite graphics program.
• Charcoal supports modern iOS and iPadOS features like multiple windows and dark mode: use it at night or open multiple sketches, even side by side. - Version： 1.3.111/15/2020Size：1.52M
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Update Log• This update adds support for iPhone 12 and iPad Air
• You can now also zoom in further into a sketch
• Saving has been improved
• Sketches should now sync faster
• An iOS 13 animation glitch was fixed
• An issue has been resolved that slowed down scrolling on the canvas in certain cases
• A bug has been fixed that resulted in the app crashing in the backgroundScreenshotsApp Description• Charcoal is incredibly easy to use: Just create or open a sketch and start sketching. There are no layers or confusing settings. Instead, Charcoal features rich tools and beautiful color palettes.
• Charcoal allows you to export a sketch to use it in your favorite graphics program.
• Charcoal supports modern iOS and iPadOS features like multiple windows and dark mode: use it at night or open multiple sketches, even side by side. - Version： 1.309/21/2020
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Update Log• You can now create your own color palettes
• The palettes can be created and edited in the settings
• You can also change the order of the predefined color palettes
• Color palettes sync using iCloud
• You can share any color palette as an image
• When using the share sheet, the hex representations will also be shared
• Alternatively, you can drag and drop a color palette into another app that supports images
• Tools in the sidebar now support multiple sizes
• You can change the size by tapping on the tool you have selected
• Currently supported tools: Pen, Pencil, Marker, Big Pen
• You can choose between small, medium, and big
• The size you selected for each tool will be saved between sessions
• Keyboard shortcuts for changing the size of the current tool have also been added
• In the “My Sketches” view, a waterfall layout is now used for a better browsing experience
• This allows you to view entire sketches before opening them
• The new layout also works better on iPhone
• URL scheme
• The Charcoal URL scheme currently supports creating new sketches
• It can be used with charcoal://new
• I hope to be able to expand the number of supported urls in future updates
• The settings sheet can now be dismissed by tapping outside of the sheet on iPadOS
• This change was made to better fit in with other apps under iOS and iPadOS 14
• The app icon has been tweaked
• A new welcome message was added
• A bug has been fixed that resulted in the colors of sketches being darkened when exporting in dark mode
• When sharing a sketch from the canvas, the sketch no longer gets closed after the image finishes saving
• Tapping the current tool no longer results in extra haptics on iPhone
• Syncing has been improved
• The help screen has been improved
• An iOS 14 animation glitch was fixed
• The responsiveness of the app has been improvedScreenshotsApp Description• Charcoal is incredibly easy to use: Just create or open a sketch and start sketching. There are no layers or confusing settings. Instead, Charcoal features rich tools and beautiful color palettes.
• Charcoal allows you to export a sketch to use it in your favorite graphics program.
• Charcoal supports modern iOS and iPadOS features like multiple windows and dark mode: use it at night or open multiple sketches, even side by side.
• Charcoal is fun and free. Give it a try! - Version： 1.2.306/16/2020
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Update LogThis update adds haptic feedback (iPhone).
ScreenshotsApp Description• Charcoal is incredibly easy to use: Just create or open a sketch and start drawing. There are no layers, properties panels or confusing settings. Instead, Charcoal features rich tools and beautiful color palettes.
• Charcoal allows you to export a sketch, allowing you to use it in your favorite graphics program.
• Charcoal supports modern iOS and iPadOS features like multiple windows and dark mode: use it at night or open multiple sketches, even side by side.
• Charcoal is fun and free. Give it a try! - Version： 1.2.206/15/2020
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Update LogThis another update fixes an issue that resulted in the app crashing on launch.
ScreenshotsApp Description• Charcoal is incredibly easy to use: Just create or open a sketch and start drawing. There are no layers, properties panels or confusing settings. Instead, Charcoal features rich tools and beautiful color palettes.
• Charcoal allows you to export a sketch, allowing you to use it in your favorite graphics program.
• Charcoal supports modern iOS and iPadOS features like multiple windows and dark mode: use it at night or open multiple sketches, even side by side.
• Charcoal is fun and free. Give it a try! - Version： 1.2.106/14/2020
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Update LogThis update fixes an issue that resulted in the app crashing on launch.
ScreenshotsApp Description• Charcoal is incredibly easy to use: Just create or open a sketch and start drawing. There are no layers, properties panels or confusing settings. Instead, Charcoal features rich tools and beautiful color palettes.
• Charcoal allows you to export a sketch, allowing you to use it in your favorite graphics program.
• Charcoal supports modern iOS and iPadOS features like multiple windows and dark mode: use it at night or open multiple sketches, even side by side.
• Charcoal is fun and free. Give it a try! - Version： 1.206/14/2020
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Update LogThis update includes many fixes and improvements:
• You can now use grids on the canvas
• The visibility of grids can be toggled in the settings or by holding two fingers on the canvas
• A different grid type can be chosen in the settings
• Available grid types: dotted, square, line, isometric
• On an iPhone or when using split view, a new tool palette is used
• Charcoal will automatically use this new option when the screen isn't wide enough for the traditional palettes
• Erasing entire strokes is now supported
• You can switch to the vector eraser in the settings
• The visual appearance of various popovers has been improved
• You can finally use the double-tap gesture on Apple Pencil 2
• Supported modes: switch to eraser, switch to previous tool
• Sketches can now be duplicated
• A sketch can now be shared from the ”Your Sketches” screen
• Deletion confirmation was added
• More keyboard shortcuts were added
• Sharing sketches should now be faster
• Syncing should now be slightly quicker
Thanks for using Charcoal!ScreenshotsApp Description• Charcoal is incredibly easy to use: Just create or open a sketch and start drawing. There are no layers, properties panels or confusing settings. Instead, Charcoal features rich tools and beautiful color palettes.
• Charcoal allows you to export a sketch, allowing you to use it in your favorite graphics program.
• Charcoal supports modern iOS and iPadOS features like multiple windows and dark mode: use it at night or open multiple sketches, even side by side.
• Charcoal is fun and free. Give it a try! - Version： 1.1.205/30/2020
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Update LogThis update includes a couple of fixes and improvements.
ScreenshotsApp Description• Charcoal is incredibly easy to use: Just create or open a sketch and start drawing. There are no layers, properties panels or confusing settings. Instead, Charcoal features rich tools and beautiful color palettes.
• Charcoal allows you to export a sketch, allowing you to use it in your favorite graphics program.
• Charcoal supports modern iOS and iPadOS features like multiple windows and dark mode: use it at night or open multiple sketches, even side by side.
• Charcoal is fun and free. Give it a try! - 1
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