Drawtify

Drawtify is a vector graphics editor that pairs editable templates with tools for illustration, photo editing, layout, typography, and animation. It suits beginners and graphic creators who want to make both static designs and motion graphics in one app. Its strongest case is that range; the free plan has tight upload and export-quality limits.

Overview

Vector drawing and SVG editing sit alongside photo and page-layout tools, so Drawtify can support projects that move beyond filling in a template. Editable starting points may help non-designers get a design underway, while illustration tools give more experienced creators room to shape it. That breadth is useful for varied work, though it does not make the plan limits disappear.

The motion editor offers up to 27 basic movement instructions and 14 text movement instructions. Built-in plugins produce barcodes, QR codes, charts, and maps, which can save a switch to another tool when a design needs one of those elements. Drawtify also says its design resources and editable templates may be used commercially.

Key features

Drawtify imports and exports JPG, PNG, PDF, and SVG graphics. For animation, it exports SVG, GIF, APNG, MP4, and WebM, a useful spread for projects with different output needs. Its resource library includes high-definition pictures from Pixabay and Unsplash.

The online version provides autosave, online storage, and folder editing for Free and PRO users. Those features help keep online work organized, but they do not change the free tier’s 40 MB image-upload cap or SD image exports. The desktop download calls for Windows 7 or later or macOS High Sierra or later, at least 2 GB RAM, and a 2.2 GHz CPU.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing and includes 40 MB image uploads, SD image exports, and limited templates and design elements. It is a reasonable way to explore the editor, but the small upload allowance and restricted library make it a poor fit for sustained work with larger images or varied templates.

Monthly costs $9.99 a month, billed Monthly. It raises image uploads to 1 GB and includes 3000+ templates and 1000+ design elements, but still comes without some pro features. It fits users who need a broader library and larger uploads without the fully functional tier.

Monthly Pro costs $14.99 a month, billed Monthly. It keeps the 1 GB upload allowance and the same library sizes while offering full functionality, making it the more suitable monthly option for users who need the complete feature set.

Yearly Pro has custom pricing. It includes a fully functional plan, 3,000+ design templates, 1,000+ design elements, 1 GB image uploads, HD and vector exports, and AI background removal. Those output and editing features matter for users whose work needs higher-quality exports or background removal; the monthly prices do not establish whether the yearly term saves money.

Platforms

Drawtify is available on the web and as a desktop app for Windows and macOS. The browser version adds autosave and online storage, while the desktop option serves users who prefer an installed editor and meet its stated system requirements.

Who it's for

Drawtify is a good fit for beginners who want templates and graphic creators who need vector drawing, illustration, and motion tools together. It is less suited to users who need generous uploads or HD and vector exports on a free plan, or who only need a focused infographic maker.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Vector, photo, layout, typography, and animation tools share one editor, which suits creators working across static and moving designs.
• Pros: SVG support, five animation export formats, and plugins for charts, maps, barcodes, and QR codes cover several practical output and design needs.
• Pros: Free and PRO online users get autosave, online storage, and folder editing.
• Cons: The Free plan limits uploads to 40 MB and exports to SD quality, with only limited templates and design elements.
• Cons: Monthly includes some pro features only in the more expensive Monthly Pro plan, so the $9.99 a month tier may not cover every workflow.

Alternatives

For motion-first projects, Animaker is worth considering: its free plan has basic animation tools and limited premium assets, but watermarks exports. Visme may suit slide and page projects, with 500MB storage and up to 50 slides or pages per project on its free Basic plan. If a free infographic-focused option is the priority, Infografix is free to use, with no usage limits stated.

Napkin AI is another option for AI-generated visuals: its free plan includes 500 AI credits per week, unlimited editing and file import, and PNG and PDF exports with Napkin branding. GetInfographic offers a free plan with credits to get started, access to every tool, and instant generation. Graficto suits users who want a limited free visual maker, with up to five visuals and PNG and JPG export. GraphMake offers a free plan with 80+ visual widgets, makers, and utilities, 92+ editable templates, standard PNG, and PDF and JSON project export. Infogiph may suit users seeking infographic templates and animated exports; its free plan includes five lifetime AI generations, unlimited exports, all 106 templates, and a watermark.

Readers comparing tools by category can browse Infographic Makers, Vector Graphics Software, Infographic Software, and Graphic Design Software.

Verdict

Choose Drawtify if you want a single editor for vector work, templates, and animation, especially on the web or across Windows and macOS. Its main advantage is the range of tools and export formats; look elsewhere if the free plan’s upload and SD-export limits are too restrictive, or if you need fully functional editing without the Monthly Pro price.