Fountain-pen ink
Ink that feels like a really smooth fountain pen, great for expressive writing and sketching, with or without a stylus.
iPad & iPhone The visual thinker's notebook
Move your thoughts around.
Capture ideas as easily as with pen and paper, then select, move and resize them with your fingers. Inkflow works like a word processor for visual thinking.
Free to download. Upgrade to Plus anytimeFree
Download and start writing
Vector ink
Stays sharp at any zoom
App of the Week
AppAdvice award winner
iPad & iPhone
Your notebook, everywhere
Features
Digital writing,
Digital writing,
done right.
Inkflow feels like pen and paper, but every stroke stays editable. Jot down a list of ideas, then rearrange them to fit into the bigger picture.
Select, move & resize
Lasso anything on the page and drag it somewhere new or scale it up and down. Literally assemble big ideas with your fingers.
Full-resolution zoom
Zoom and pan with two fingers. Ink stays crisp however far you zoom in, so you can add fine details at full quality.
Text & photos
Drop text boxes and photos anywhere on the page. They resize and move right along with your ink.
Paper backgrounds
Write on plain paper, a grid, ruled lines or a music score. Inkflow Plus lets you create your own paper, too.
Export & share
Share a whole book as a PDF or a page as a high-resolution JPEG, by email or to any other app.
Inkport · Inkflow Plus
Copy and paste from the real world.
Inkport uses your camera to turn handwritten notes and paper sketches into Inkflow's native vector ink. Pull in material from anywhere and go from paper to iPad without missing a beat.
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Sketch on paper
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Inkport it
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Edit it like ink
Ideas
One notebook,
One notebook,
every idea.
Because everything on the page can be moved and resized, Inkflow shines whenever your thinking isn't finished yet.
Brainstorming
Scatter ideas across the page, then group them, shrink the weak ones and blow up the winners.
Planning
Sketch a plan, then reorder the steps and make room for new ones without starting over.
Layouts & wireframes
Prototype screens, slides and page layouts, and nudge each box until it's just right.
Class notes
Take notes, do assignments and build student portfolios. A favorite in classrooms around the world.
Reviews
Folks love Inkflow.
"I tried a bunch of these types of apps, and I think this one is the best. The key is the ability to select and resize the images that you are drawing."
"I am a commercial building designer, and enjoy doing quick sketches for customers with the ability to send by email as a PDF!"
"Easy to use! Quick sketches are a breeze: easy colors, line thickness, very intuitive!"
"This has been a HUGE help in school! It is a GREAT app!"
Editions
Start free. Upgrade anytime.
The Basic edition of Inkflow is free, with as many books as you like. Upgrade to Plus from inside the app whenever you want more.
Inkflow
FreeEverything you need to start thinking visually.
- Fountain pen with black ink
- Select, move and resize anything
- Full-resolution zoom
- Text, photos and paper backgrounds
- Unlimited books, up to 20 pages each
- Export to PDF and JPEG
Inkflow Plus
Upgrade in the appEverything in Inkflow, plus:
- Inkport
- Full color palette
- Pencil & paint brush
- Cut, copy & paste ink
- Page management
- Unlimited pages
- All of your device's fonts
- Custom paper backgrounds
Schools & businesses: 50% off Inkflow Plus in packs of 20 or more
FAQ
Questions,
Questions,
answered.
For a walkthrough of every feature, see the Inkflow User's Guide. Still stuck? Send us feedback and we'll get back to you.
Is Inkflow really free?
Yes. The Basic edition is a free download. It comes with the fountain pen in black ink and a set of five popular fonts, and each book holds up to 20 pages. You can create as many books as you like.
What do I get with Inkflow Plus?
Plus adds Inkport, a full color palette, the pencil and paint brush tools, cut, copy and paste for ink, page management, unlimited pages, every font on your device, and custom paper backgrounds. Upgrade from inside the app at any time.
What is Inkport?
Inkport uses your device's camera to turn handwriting and sketches on paper into Inkflow's vector ink. Once imported, you can move, resize and edit them just like anything you drew in the app. Inkport is part of Inkflow Plus.
Do I need a stylus?
No. Inkflow works great with your finger. Because you can zoom in at full resolution, you can add fine detail without a stylus, and a stylus works too if you prefer one.
How do I share or print my notes?
Export a book as a PDF or a page as a high-resolution JPEG, then email it, print it or send it to another app from the Share menu.
Do you offer discounts for schools?
Yes. Schools and businesses can buy Inkflow Plus at 50% off in packs of 20 or more through Apple's volume purchase program.
think visually
Your ideas, free to move.
Download Inkflow free for iPad and iPhone, and upgrade to Plus whenever you're ready.
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