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AutoDraw

Draw a wonky shape and it offers professional illustrations of what it thinks you meant. Ruthlessly effective on anyone who cannot draw.

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How to get the most from it

AutoDraw sits in AI Experiments under Learn, filed as instant.

  • Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
  • It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
  • 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 clever and useful.

About this category: Models you can play with directly in a tab — generators, guessers, classifiers and the occasional unsettling demo. Understanding by messing about.

Good for

  • A five-second distraction
  • Being impressed by a clever idea
  • Getting something practical done
  • A quiet break at your desk
  • Killing time on your phone
  • Trying it with zero commitment

AutoDraw: quick answers

Is AutoDraw free?

Yes. AutoDraw is free to use and needs no account.

Do I need an account to use AutoDraw?

No. You can use AutoDraw without signing up for anything.

Does AutoDraw work on a phone?

Yes. AutoDraw works on phones as well as desktop browsers.

Is AutoDraw safe for work?

Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.

How long does AutoDraw take?

We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.

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