Feature List
Like any good idea, Concepts is a work-in-progress. We started with Concepts on iOS, and we're now working on bringing the much-loved experience to Windows, Android and ChromeOS. Our goal is to bring these platforms to the same level with regular releases, and for the time being some differences exist between the two versions. Here’s where we are so far:
| Development | iOS | iPadOS | Windows | Android & Chrome OS |
| Current Version | 6.4 | 2023.4 |
| Latest Update | Apr 2023 | Apr 2023 |
| Originally Launched | 2012 | 2018 |
| Development Focus | New Features 2 | Convergence |
| Available for Teams | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cross-platform Subscriptions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Priority Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Download Links | App Store | Microsoft Store | Play Store |
| Engine & Rendering | iOS | iPadOS | Windows | Android & Chrome OS |
| Infinite Canvas | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vector-based Strokes | ✓ | ✓ |
| 120Hz Rendering | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pressure, Tilt, Velocity, Azimuth Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live Smoothing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Zoom, Pan & Rotate Canvas | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hover Brush Previews | ✓ | - |
| Colors | iOS | iPadOS | Windows | Android & Chrome OS |
| COPIC Color Wheel | ✓ | ✓ |
| HSL Color Sliders | ✓ | ✓ |
| RGB Color Sliders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tap + Hold Color Picker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom Color Palettes | ✓ | - |
| Dynamic Color Palettes | ✓ | - |
| Shared Palettes | ✓ | - |
| Selection | iOS | iPadOS | Windows | Android & Chrome OS |
| Color Picker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lasso | ✓ | ✓ |
| Item Picker w/ Add & Subtract | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stretch, Scale & Rotate 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
Advanced Transforms 1
Aspect, Non-Linear, Skew, Distort, Perspective | ✓ | ✓ |
| Highlight Selection | ✓ | Enabled Only |
| Precision | iOS | iPadOS | Windows | Android & Chrome OS |
Basic Grids
Dot Grid, Graph Paper, Lined Paper, Isometric, Triangle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Perspective Grids 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom Grids 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Snap | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scale | ✓ | ✓ |
| Measurement | ✓ | ✓ |
Shape Guides 1
Arc, Line, Angle, Rectangle, Ellipse | ✓ | ✓ |
| Layers | iOS | iPadOS | Windows | Android & Chrome OS |
| Infinite Layers 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic Layering | ✓ | ✓ |
| Drag to Reorder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus Mode | ✓ | - |
| Background Layer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grid Layer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Measurement Layer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Importing & Exporting | iOS | iPadOS | Windows | Android & Chrome OS |
| Native File Format | .concept 4 | .concepts 4 |
| PDF Support (Vector + Raster) 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| JPG Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| PNG Support 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| PSD Support 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| DXF Support 1 | Export Only | Export Only |
| SVG Support 1 | Export Only | Export Only |
| Export 72ppi - 600ppi 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Export Screenshots, Artboards + Selections | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scale-Aware Image Import 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Copy / Paste to / from other apps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Object Library | iOS | iPadOS | Windows | Android & Chrome OS |
| Basic Shapes 1 | ✓ | - |
| Make Your Own Objects 1 | ✓ | - |
| Pro Libraries 1 | ✓ | - |
| Shared Object Packs 1 | ✓ | - |
| File Management | iOS | iPadOS | Windows | Android & Chrome OS |
| Infinite Projects / Folders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grouping + Sorting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filesystem Accessible | ✓ | ✓ | Coming Soon |
| File Format | .concept 4 | .concepts 4 |
| Open In Place | ✓ | ✓ |
| Printing Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloud Backup | Device Backup | Configurable | Google Drive |
| Cloud Syncing 6 | Coming Soon | Configurable | Coming Soon |
| System | iOS | iPadOS | Windows | Android & Chrome OS |
| Dark Mode | Gallery + Canvas | ✓ |
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surface Dial Support | N/A | ✓ | N/A |
| Multi-Touch Gestures | ✓ | ✓ |
| Keyboard Shortcuts | Limited | ✓ | Limited |
| Finger vs Stylus Gestures | ✓ | ✓ |
| Palm Rejection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Presentation Mode | ✓ | - |
| Wacom Tablet Support | N/A | ✓ | Limited |
| Foldable Screens | N/A | Supported |
| Fullscreen Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Widget Support | ✓ | - |
| Minimum Requirements | iOS | iPadOS | Windows | Android & Chrome OS |
| OS | 15 | Windows 10 (18362) | Android 8 (26) |
| Architecture | ARM64 | ARM64-v8a, x64 |
| Memory | 1GB | 4GB | 1GB |
| Graphics | Metal | DirectX 11 | OpenGL ES 3.1 |
| Video Memory | 1GB | 1GB |
| Disk Space (App Only) | ~120MB | ~100MB |
1 Feature is available for purchase.
2 Concepts for iOS continues to evolve at a rapid pace. We're currently working on iCloud Sync and improved Keyboard support.
4 The file format used on iOS is not yet compatible with the Windows/Android file format. You can share drawings across Windows, Android and Chrome OS. Once the two formats catch up, you will be able to share drawings across all platforms.
6 Cloud Syncing refers to drawing-level, automatic syncing between multiple devices. Concepts for iOS will soon support iCloud Sync. Concepts for Windows can be configured to use installed cloud syncing solutions.
7 Cross-platform Subscriptions unlock everything and require a free Concepts account. Available now on iOS, Windows and Android.
• Coming Soon means “we are actively developing this feature”. See the Roadmap (iOS | Windows | Android) for details.
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