SimpleDraw

SimpleDraw is your friendly, free, and powerful online tool for creating precise scale drawings and floor plans right in your web browser. It's designed to demystify technical drawing, making it accessible to anyone who needs to visualize a space, whether you're sketching a dream kitchen, planning a furniture layout, or mapping out a garden. The core idea is brilliant in its simplicity: combine the accuracy of professional CAD software with the intuitive feel of pen and paper, but with all the digital advantages like undo, copy-paste, and exact measurement input.

Built for homeowners, DIY enthusiasts, renters, hobbyists, and small project planners, SimpleDraw requires no prior CAD experience, no software download, and no account to start. You can jump straight in and begin drawing walls, adding doors and windows, and populating your plan with furniture. Its value proposition is clear: powerful, specialized tools for creating accurate, to-scale visual plans, wrapped in an interface that feels effortless to use. It’s the smart, practical solution for turning your ideas into clear, actionable drawings without the complexity or cost of traditional software.

Floor Plan Mode

This dedicated mode is like having a digital architect's toolkit at your fingertips. With a single click, you can draw walls and instantly add pre-made symbols for doors, windows, and a wide range of interior fixtures for kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, and bedrooms. As you work, measurements update in real-time, allowing you to adjust your layout on the fly and ensure everything fits perfectly before you lift a hammer or buy a sofa.

Smart Alignment System

Say goodbye to wobbly lines and misaligned objects. SimpleDraw's intelligent alignment system acts as a helpful guide, snapping points and lines into place for perfect right angles and straight walls. Clear visual cues show you what's aligning. If you need more fine-grained control, simply zoom in for greater precision, or use keyboard shortcuts to lock your drawing movements strictly to the horizontal or vertical axes.

Complete Control & Non-Destructive Editing

Every change you make is completely flexible. You can move, resize, or adjust any element of your drawing at any time without starting over. Powerful tools like undo/redo (with keyboard shortcuts), and the ability to group, copy, and paste elements streamline your workflow. For ultimate precision, you can bypass the mouse entirely and type exact lengths, angles, and coordinates directly via your keyboard.

Comprehensive Measurement System

Accuracy is at the heart of SimpleDraw. The tool offers a full-featured measurement system that lets you work in both metric (meters, centimeters) and standard US units (feet and inches). You have fine control over which dimensions are displayed on your final plan. As you draw, contextual measurements appear dynamically, helping you make informed decisions and create a plan that is truly to scale.

Home Renovation Planning

Planning a kitchen remodel or bathroom update? SimpleDraw lets you create a precise floor plan to experiment with different layouts. Visualize where new cabinets, appliances, or fixtures will go, ensuring optimal flow and spacing. You can iterate on designs endlessly, saving time, money, and stress by solving problems on screen before construction begins.

Furniture & Room Layout Design

Trying to figure out if your new bed will fit or how to arrange your living room furniture? Create a scale drawing of your room and place furniture symbols to test different arrangements. This prevents the all-too-common hassle of buying furniture that doesn't fit or struggling to move heavy items around multiple times to find the perfect spot.

Creating Property Listings

Landlords, real estate agents, or anyone selling or renting a property can use SimpleDraw to create clear, professional-looking floor plans. These plans provide potential tenants or buyers with an accurate sense of the space's layout and proportions, which is far more helpful than photos alone and can generate more serious inquiries.

Garden & Landscape Planning

Design your outdoor space with ease. Use SimpleDraw to map out your garden beds, patio areas, decking, and the placement of larger plants or features. Having a scaled plan helps you purchase the correct amount of materials, like pavers or soil, and ensures your vision for the outdoor area is balanced and functional.

Is SimpleDraw really free to use?

Yes, absolutely! SimpleDraw is completely free to use. There is no cost to access the core drawing tools, no subscription required, and no hidden fees. You can start creating scale drawings and floor plans immediately without even creating an account, making it accessible for everyone.

Do I need to download any software?

No download is necessary. SimpleDraw is a web-based application that runs directly in your internet browser (like Chrome, Firefox, or Safari). This means you can use it on any computer with an internet connection, without installing anything on your device.

Can I use SimpleDraw on a tablet or smartphone?

Currently, SimpleDraw is optimized for use on a desktop or laptop computer with a mouse and keyboard for the best precision and experience. The developers are focused on perfecting the desktop version first, so using it on a touchscreen mobile device may not provide the full functionality.

How do I save or export my drawings?

Your drawings are automatically saved in your browser's local storage as you work. For exporting, you can use your browser's print function to save your plan as a PDF or print it directly. The SimpleDraw team is actively developing more export options based on user feedback from their community.