CalcaApp

Contains adsIn-app purchases
4.2
12.9K reviews
5M+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

CalcaApp is the perfect tool for tracing images with your cell phone and transferring them to paper. Convert any image from your device or a photo captured with your camera into a drawing, using your phone as a mobile art projector or camera lucida. turn photos into drawings with ease!

I welcome your comments and suggestions at https://erbolamm.com and https://apliarte.com. Thanks for using CalcaApp!

Remove Advertising with Dots and Draw without interruptions!
- CalcaApp lets you eliminate advertising by accumulating points.
- Every ten minutes of drawing, you earn one point.
- When you accumulate enough points, you can enjoy an ad-free experience.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
Select a support: Use a cup, jar, box or any support recommended on our website
erbolamm.com or calcaapp.com.

Choose an image:
- Capture a photo with the camera.
- Select an image from your gallery.
- Search for images on the internet and take screenshots.
- Create images with emojis or text, with more than 1600 fonts available.

Methods for tracing and drawing
- Place a piece of paper on top of the device, imitating a light box.
- Hold the device on a stand, "projecting" the image onto the paper.

Adjust the opacity using a slider bar to get the desired clarity before you start tracing.

Draw on Paper or on the Wall.
- If you place the cell phone vertically, you can project the image on the wall and make a mural.
- You can create a 3D effect by using a 45 degree tilt stand.

User Comments-
- "Incredible application for tracing images with your cell phone! CalcaApp has revolutionized the way I draw. It's super easy to use: I just choose an image from my gallery or capture one with the camera, adjust the opacity and that's it! The support is simple, I use a glass or a box, and I can draw on paper or even make murals on the wall.Totally recommended for artists and hobbyists!"-

- "CalcaApp is my new favorite tool for art. I love how I can project drawings from my smartphone and easily trace images. The option to adjust the opacity is perfect for clearly seeing what I'm going to draw. Definitely a must-have app for any creative!"-"-"This app is fantastic!

- "This app is fantastic for drawing with your phone! I have used CalcaApp to trace photos from my phone and create amazing drawings on paper. The projection feature is very useful, especially for making murals. a big plus is that you can remove ads at no cost! Totally recommend."-

Tips for a Better Experience-
- Search the internet for drawing methods from the app and capture them to learn.
- Use relaxing music and make sure you have good lighting to enjoy an artistic moment.

IMPORTANT
- The application requires practice to get the best results; it is not a magical process. See our video demonstrations.
- You can remove advertising at no cost using a point system.
- Note: The app does not project the image directly; for that you need an external projector.
- For optimal focus, wait two seconds after pressing the lock to lock the focus.
- It is essential to use a suitable support, such as a cup, can, box or those recommended in the SUPPORTS section.
Updated on
Jul 22, 2024

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Location, Personal info, and Device or other IDs
No data collected
Learn more about how developers declare collection
Data isn’t encrypted

Ratings and reviews

4.2
12.5K reviews
Maxine H.
March 1, 2023
Genius. It works with a little practice. I like how the ads are structured in the app. You earn points that you can use to have an ad-free experience. So I just watch ads in bulk to earn the points. It's like playing a small game before making art. It's still great, especially if it's free. We starving artists sometimes don't have the $$ to splurge on the other paid apps.
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Malte Strauss
December 25, 2021
Works great. I worked as a graphic designer in the 80s and 90s. We had a optical contraption the projected an image on your drawing board. This works similar by overlaying a transparent picture to your cameras field of view. You have to watch an ad before using it. Big deal. If I were to use it professionally for hours on end I would want an ad free version. But for the occasional use it's perfect. I really like the opacity slide to adjust transparency. Great to get a sketch on paper.
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ApliArte Erbolamm TutoGrati
December 26, 2021
Thank you very much for your assessment, I am alone and messages like this give strength to continue improving THANK YOU
BudgetArms
May 28, 2022
After more time of using this drawing app, it became really usefull. Although it has no AR features, which is annoying. But besides the many ads, that you get used to and that you can complete remove after watching a few ads. The downside is that their is no clear tutorial on how to use the app, which should be needed!! But overal, it is a good app.
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ApliArte Erbolamm TutoGrati
November 18, 2023
Hello! I'm pleased to inform you that I've recreated it from scratch. Now, the app has no blur, you can zoom, rotate and it allows you to write whatever you want to trace, even using emojis! I invite you to try my app again, and get your feedback, which is very important to me.

What’s new

- Ability to enable and disable autofocus
- Three tracing modes
- Improved font search
- More information at calcaapp.com