iDesign
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Free · In-App Purchases
Precision 2D vector drawing and design on the iPad & iPhone.
Make professional quality designs, illustrations and technical drawings on the move using your fingers at last! iDesign has unique features and offset controls which allows you to draw accurately with your finger not getting in the way or blocking your view.
Full feature compatibility and automatic sync of designs via iCloud with XDesign (Mac version).
User Guide (PDF) available at www.touchaware.com/apps/idesign/userguide
FEATURES
- A universal app for both iPad and iPhone which adapts to the native screen size of the device.
- An unobtrusive icon based visual and context driven user interface with a full screen board view
- Toolbars and panels with easy access to frequently used functions for a fast work flow
Standard Tools & Functions
- Line, polyline, square, rectangle, circle, arc, ellipse, polygons, stars & path tools
- Copy and paste selected shapes and groups
- Group and ungroup shapes hierarchically to create complex designs
- Edit points, convert shapes to path, close shapes, add and remove points, break, weld, explode and join
- Precise rotation with ability to rotate at user defined center
- Object alignment tools
- Fill color and pen color swatches with opacity controls, custom RGB mixer
- Stroke width, line style, line caps and corner join styles, arrow ends and dash patters
- Text insertion with fonts, styles, sizes, paragraph alignments, multilingual, rotate/resize
- Set a background image for tracing/marking over it
- Insert images, copy, paste, move, resize and position them accordingly
- Multilevel Undo/Redo for all edit operations
- Create multiple layers to organize & separate design components
- Connector tools for drawing charts and flow diagrams
Unique Features for Touch Based Editing
- Offset handles for moving and positioning without your finger blocking the view
- Nudge controls, allows precise movement of selected shapes or selected points
- Delta transformations to apply incremental values by keyboard
Advanced Tools for Graphics Design
- Advanced path editing options for corner, smooth and symmetric control points, straighten and curve segments
- Text to path conversion
- Boolean operations on shapes, unite, intersect, subtract, exclude
- Freehand drawing, auto smoothened paths
- Gradients / color blends
Advanced Tools for Technical Drawing
- Circle and Arc tool based on center, start/end point, radius and angle of arc
- Dimensioning tools, length as well as angular with customisable settings
- Support for Feet+Inches+Fractions (U.S & older unit system)
- Architectural formatting option for Dimensions
- Dynamic grid supporting feet, inches and inch fractions at different zoom levels
Units & Board Setup
- Support for standard and custom board sizes.
- Set a drawing scale
- Full set of standard unit systems.
- Unit aware Grid with customisable settings
- Snap to grid, snap to object and points
- Unit aware rulers
Shape libraries to organise and reuse shapes
- Add, remove and organise shapes in your own libraries
- A set of standard shapes for creating floor plans included
Export/Import & Print
- Export designs to JPEG, PNG, PDF & SVG formats
- Import SVG files
- Share your designs with other iDesign users via Email
- Dropbox support for Export, Import
- AirPrint Support
iDesign is available as a monthly or yearly subscription and includes a free trial period that begins once your purchase has been confirmed with your Apple ID account. At the end of the trial your subscription will start and renew automatically. Your Apple ID account will be charged for the upcoming period unless you disable auto-renew or cancel your subscription in your Account Settings at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.
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more Updated for iOS / iPadOS 26
- Support for the new iPadOS 26 windowing system.
- Updated for the new Liquid Glass design look!
- Bug fixes and performance improvements.
4.2 16/10/2025
This update includes user experience improvements in 5 areas of frequently used functionality.
Keyboard shortcuts for tools, common functions and editing:
- Shortcuts for all the drawing tools.
- Standard editing shortcuts for Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, Undo, Redo, Select/Unselect All, Shift Select etc.
- Shortcuts for File operations, Save, Close, Export, Library.
- Shortcuts for Board settings, Grid, Snap, Rulers, Zoom options.
- Shortcuts for Toolbox menu panels, Tools, Properties, Board, Layers and Settings.
- Arrow keys for moving selected objects.
Press and hold the Command button to see all the available keyboard shortcuts.
Improvements to export and sharing:
- New share option to export and share straightaway.
- Save exported files to a folder location locally or on iCloud.
Midpoint offset handles for resizing sides:
- Just like in the Mac version, you now have midpoint resize handles along with the corner handles.
Measurements display next to shape during editing:
- Displays context measurements for location, size, length and angle and rotation.
- The messages can be enabled or disabled in Toolbox -> Settings -> Context Measurements setting.
Tool action notifications:
- Tool actions messages displayed briefly on the top of the screen.
- The notifications can be enabled or disabled in Design Options -> Info -> Help -> Context Help Messages setting.
Zoom presets and percentage display:
- Zoom percentage display visible during pinch zooming.
- Zoom +/- buttons to be based on standard set of zoom presets.
Fixes:
Fixed design lock functionality, now accessible via Design Options -> Info -> Settings -> Design Lock setting.
Thanks to all the users who have subscribed and supported the continued development of iDesign. Hope you enjoy these new UX improvements, many more enhancements/features are planned and will follow.
Please use the support page at www.touchaware.com for any feedback/query or email: support@touchaware.com
NOTE: From v4.0 onwards, the app is on a subscription model, refer to the version history for details.
4.1 21/12/2023
Updated for iOS & iPadOS 17 (From v4.0 onwards, the app is on a new subscription model, please refer to the version history for details)
- Fixed split view to be enabled on iPad.
- Fixed unable to set custom value for dimension when auto is set to off.
4.0.2 15/09/2023
Bug fixes for version 4.0 (Please note that v4.0 is on a new subscription model, please refer to the version history for details)
- Fixed setting background layer images.
- Fixed switching on/off setting for grid and snap from the board panel.
- Fixed importing SVG and .idesign files using the design browser. (you can also import from email attachment, Files app and Import menu in iDesign like before)
4.0.1 07/09/2023
This version brings a fresh outlook with changes in the purchase model along with some modern updates yet retaining the core workflow and design experience unique to the app.
- New document browser to easily manage your design documents integrated with the iOS/iPadOS file management experience.
- Split view support on the iPad to work alongside with other apps.
- Create and reuse shapes with shape libraries now included with the app.
- Bug fixes and performance enhancements.
After 13 years on a one-time purchase model, iDesign is now adopting a subscription model with a free trial option. New users can now try the app before purchase, this will also help in the long term and sustainable development of the app.
If you have been using iDesign, we hope you appreciate this needed change and subscribe to continue creating amazing and beautiful designs with the app.
You can start or stop your subscription anytime, choose between a standard monthly and a discounted yearly option. There is also a free viewer access including export options when you are not subscribed and to share your designs with anyone without a subscription.
If you have an active shape library subscription, you can use iDesign for the term it is active and for any one who has recently bought iDesign in the past year you will be able to continue using it for the year.
Thank you for supporting the development of iDesign!
4.0 04/09/2023
- Fixed SVG and iDesign file import when opening files from the Files app.
- Fixed Undo/Redo causing app to crash after auto saving.
- Fixed Background and Source panel in Export menu masking export options.
3.1.5 17/01/2023
Updated for iOS & iPadOS 16.
- Fixed Export not working on some devices after iOS updates.
- Minor UI enhancements and fixes.
3.1.4 06/12/2022
Fixes for export, updated for iOS 15.
- Updated JPEG and PNG image export to support large images up to 12000x12000 pixels. (eg. A0 board size exported at custom 200% scale)
- Fixed export scale to support large sizes to a max of 800% or 12000x12000 pixels.
- Added SVG Generic export option to support multi-line text for generic apps and browsers.
- Fixed line end markers not exported for SVG export.
- Fixed SVG export for line end markers to show the stroke colour.
- Fixed SVG export for line end markers to be of correct size.
- Fixed SVG export horizontal alignment for single line text.
- Fixed right aligned text to set correctly after saving and reopening.
- Fixed home menu in maximised state to fit iPhone 12/13 screen size.
- Updated for iOS 15.
3.1.3 08/03/2022
- Fixed exporting design as PNG with transparent background to Photo Library.
- Fixed option "Open in iDesign" to import and open iDesign files directly from attachments in Mail app.
- Added ability for the app to use custom installed fonts.
- Updated for iOS 14.
3.1.2 22/12/2020
Fixed in-app shape library restore option if the app is deleted and reinstalled.
3.1.1 21/06/2020
New connector tool, iOS 13 update.
A new connector tool for easily creating flow charts and other connected diagrams:
- Multiple connection types, diagonal, side to side, top to bottom etc.
- Connector type can be selected by pressing and holding the connector tool button.
- Connections are automatically redrawn on moving the shapes.
- Fully integrated with other functions and export formats.
Text entry for closed shapes:
- Enter text directly into any closed shape like rectangle, ellipse etc.
- You no longer need to create text objects separately for text on shapes.
- Especially useful when creating flow diagrams.
Other fixes & enhancements:
- Fixed file menu to show full screen in expanded mode on iPhone XR.
- Fixed crash on opening design files with missing fonts created in XDesign on macOS.
- Updated automatic sync with design file open on multiple devices and XDesign for macOS.
Updated for iOS 13.
3.1 19/11/2019
Updated to support new iPadPro & iOS updates.
3.0.3 07/07/2019
Changed Home menu button to Folder button which opens the Files menu for managing designs and files.
File button in Toolbox will now open the Files menu.
3.0.2 28/10/2018
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed "Save As New" button for designs creating blank design instead of duplicate copy.
- Fixed design detail panel controls not visible after creating a new design.
- Fixed Save button in edit toolbar not visible in portrait mode on iPhone.
3.0.1 22/10/2018
New file management UI, Shape libraries, update for iOS 12 and more!
New features & enhancements:
- A new Home menu accessed via the Home icon at left top corner of the screen for managing Designs, Export/Import, Library, Store and Settings.
- Updated file and design management UI with split view and full screen capability accessed from the Home menu.
- Rulers button is now located in the Edit toolbar.
Shape libraries added as an in-app subscription option with the following features:
- Create and manage shape libraries.
- Locate libraries on your device locally or on iCloud.
- Sync libraries across all your iOS devices.
- Standard set of libraries drawn to accurate dimensions included, with updates.
- Specify scale and units for library (eg: 1:100 scale in cm), add size descriptions to shapes for accurate sizing.
Updated for iOS 12.
Other minor fixes and enhancements.
Thank you for supporting the development of iDesign.
3.0 04/10/2018
- Fixed text rotation set in XDesign (Mac) getting reset when design is opened in iDesign.
- Fixed export current selection option not working for SVG export.
- Fixed custom export size with scaling not working for SVG export.
- Fixed crash on launch detection and recovery mechanism for new versions of iOS.
- Changed line width entry to allow values from 0.01 to 999.99.
2.2.4 21/01/2018
Performance enhancements and fixes for design loading and saving:
- More than 4 times faster loading of large and complex designs with lots grouping.
- More than 10 times faster saving for large and complex designs with lots of grouping.
- Fixed autosave not working in certain situations for large designs containing large number of groups.
- Fixed design loading as blank in certain situations when loading is interrupted by pressing home/lock button.
Added ability to access/browse local design files on your device using the Files app in iOS 11.
2.2.3 17/12/2017
- Updated for iPhoneX.
- Enabled status bar to be visible with time and battery info.
2.2.2 30/10/2017
Fixes for iOS 11
- Fixed unable to set Fill and Stroke color for text.
- Fixed download of file in iCloud not working when using Download button and downloaded status indicator not displayed.
- Fixed crash on exporting to photo library in iOS 11.
2.2.1 26/09/2017
- Updated for iOS 11
- Fixed import of SVG files (using CSS styles) created in some 3rd party applications.
- Fixed import of SVG files with unit settings to use correct unit system and scaling.
- Fixed crash on inserting arc shape and pressing menu button before completing second point of the arc.
- Updated for new Dropbox V2 API support.
2.2 18/09/2017
Bug fixes and enhancements
- Added support for inserting PNG images with transparent background.
- Newly inserted shapes to be automatically selected except in continuous insert mode.
- Fixed grouping separators not showing for length dimensions.
- Fixed unit suffix for new length dimensions to be enabled if the setting is enabled as default.
- Fixed readability issue with navigation bar text in popovers for image insert, export to email and dropbox login.
- Fixed copy and paste onto a hidden or locked layer is not allowed with message to alert user that the active layer is hidden or locked.
- Fixed hiding or locking a layer to de-select current selection if objects in the layer are selected.
- Fixed data changes after migrating older design files to be saved even without any new changes.
- Fixed opacity input control in Fill color panel not to show decimals.
- Added Aspect Ratio option for background image.
- Added Clear option to clear the set background image.
- Added Opacity controls for background image to set transparency level.
- Setting a background image will also enable the background image to be rendered on the board.
- Clearing a background image will also disable the background image.
- Fixed issues with SVG import (import of files without any groups)
- Fixed issues with undo/redo for image shapes.
- Fixed issues with cut/copy/paste for image shapes.
- Fixed undo-redo not working again after undo/redo on image shape and autosave of design.
- Smooth animations during portrait-landscape rotation, for board and all UI elements.
- Some UI changes in centering and zooming of toolbox menu.
2.1 07/03/2017
- Fixed Copy and Paste not working between designs.
- Fixed PDF export file attachment in email not showing correctly.
- Updated for iOS 10.
2.0.1 26/09/2016
Some nice and useful UI enhancements, new features and fixes to celebrate iDesign Release 2.0
Adaptable size Toolbox menu + Titlebar
- Toolbox menu can now be expanded on the fly to view more menu content like layers and design lists.
- Toolbox title bar shows current design location (iCloud/Local) and displays the design name.
- Size of text edit box in text edit panel expands when toolbox size is maximised.
Moveable toolbox which can stay open
- Toolbox can now be pinned to stay open and also can be moved anywhere on screen, especially useful for devices with larger screens like the iPad Pro.
New RoundedRect Tool
- Create rounded rectangles easily with live control handles to change roundness for any selected corner or all corners together.
- Change X and Y radius for full control on the rounded corners.
- All parameters can be changed using onscreen handles or values entered by keyboard.
New Select+ selection tool
- Add shapes to current selection or remove from current selection.
Added Grid and Snap quick access tools to Edit Toolbar for easy access to enable/disable grid and snap.
Updated app icon, launch screen and few other toolbar buttons/icons for a more flat UI look and feel.
Fixes:
- Fixed some issues with importing complex SVG files (Hierarchical group transforms, scaling, style in groups, advanced paths)
- Fixed custom colors in color mixer to be saved on exiting app.
- Fixed negative value entry for delta move and rotate functions.
- Fixed import for old iDesign backups from Dropbox and iCloud.
- Fixed crash on font select in text panel for some uncommon/empty font families which appear on device.
- Fixed objects not getting selected after empty board deselection of initial selection when continuous insert mode is enabled.
- Fixed text shape insert to switch to select mode after inserting text for allowing text input when continuous insert mode is enabled.
- Fixed picture shape insert to switch to select mode after inserting picture when continuous insert mode in settings is enabled.
2.0 20/08/2016
Support for iPad Pro native screen resolution.
1.7.3 26/11/2015
Bug Fixes
- Fixed occasional crash when design file is on iCloud and opened on multiple devices.
- Enabled pinch zoom and panning during Edit mode without the need of explicitly switching between Panning/Scrolling mode and Edit mode.
- Pan/Scroll mode is set to Off as default.
- Fixed undo not working in certain cases when you accidentally move shapes using pinch zoom in edit mode.
- Fixed entry fields within scrollable menu panels shifting up and out of view when On-screen keyboard is shown.
- Fixed text entry in text edit panel to be applied even when the menu panel is dismissed without pressing the Done button.
- Fixed text entry to work with external bluetooth keyboards.
1.7.2 14/11/2015
Updated for iOS / iPadOS 26
- Support for the new iPadOS 26 windowing system.
- Updated for the new Liquid Glass design look!
- Bug fixes and performance improvements.
more Version 4.2 16/10/2025
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