Concepts

Concepts is a drawing and note-taking application for iOS, Android, and Windows devices. It offers infinite canvases and vector tools for design professionals, architects, illustrators, and other creative fields. The app combines the fluidity of freehand drawing with the precision of vector design.

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• Infinite Canvas. Allows you to expand the workspace in any direction without size restrictions. This feature facilitates the creation of extensive diagrams, complex mind maps, and large-scale projects that require ample visual space.
• Vector Tools. All strokes are saved as scalable vectors without loss of quality. Users can adjust and edit each element after creation, modifying curves, anchor points, and path properties.
• Color Library. Advanced color management system with customizable palettes, HEX, RGB, and HSB values. Colors are organized into thematic sets for different projects and disciplines.
• Customizable Brushes. Wide variety of configurable brush tips for size, opacity, and pressure sensitivity. Users create and save their own brushes for specific workflows.
• Layers and Composition. Complete layer system with blend modes, opacity adjustments, and grouping. Allows non-destructive organization of visual elements for complex compositions.
• Measurement Precision. Measurement and snapping tools for customizable grids. Includes rulers, scales, and guides for technical and design work requiring dimensional accuracy.
• Import and Export. Support for multiple file formats including PDF, SVG, DXF, and PNG. Maintains vector properties on export for later editing in other software.
• Object Library. Collection of shapes, illustrations, and predefined elements that can be customized. Users add their creations to the library for reuse in future projects.
• Presentation Mode. Function that hides interfaces and tools to display work cleanly. Ideal for project reviews and client demonstrations.
• Cross-Platform Sync. Projects synchronize between devices via cloud services. Allows you to start work on one device and continue on another without data loss.
• Planning Tools. Specialized templates for architecture diagrams, interior design, urban planning, and storyboards. Includes scales and specific elements for each discipline.
• Perspective Guides. One, two, and three-point perspective guides for architectural and product drawing. Helps create compositions with precise spatial depth.

Concepts was developed by TopHatch, a studio with experience in user interfaces and creative applications. Development began in 2013, with an initial release in 2015. The application is built primarily using C++ for the graphics engine and Objective-C/Swift for the iOS version. The Android version uses Java and C++ with native interfaces.

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Price: Free   Size: 61.3 MB   Version: 3.12.20.0   OS: Windows