SketchFlow
An infinite canvas for rough diagrams and flows. Opens instantly with nothing to configure and no file to save first.
How to get the most from it
SketchFlow sits in Design Playgrounds under Make, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful and clever.
About this category: Palette builders, type playgrounds, background generators and gradient tools. Half of professional design is trying things quickly, and these are for trying things quickly.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Getting something practical done
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
SketchFlow: quick answers
Is SketchFlow free?
Yes. SketchFlow is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use SketchFlow?
No. You can use SketchFlow without signing up for anything.
Does SketchFlow work on a phone?
Not well. We file SketchFlow as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is SketchFlow safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does SketchFlow take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
Who made SketchFlow?
SketchFlow is an AltF original, built and hosted by AltFTool. It runs in your browser.
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