Drawpile is a Free software collaborative drawing program that allows multiple users to sketch on the same canvas simultaneously.
Publisher’s description
What is Drawpile?
Drawpile by Drawpile is open-source Windows software in the drawing & design category. It ranks 12th by popularity among drawing & design in this catalogue. It is written in C. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.3.1, released on October 21, 2026. The version history goes back to February 19, 2024: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.5 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 19,158 times. The source code on GitHub (drawpile/Drawpile) has 1,344 stars. Similar programs include draw.io, Inkscape and LibreCAD.
Project description on GitHub: “A collaborative drawing program”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Drawpile is an open-source drawing & design tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Drawpile safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7C3744692C0D21055B752FA959839830C009F8251271560D382B525A760912EB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›4 versions over 3 years · about 1.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3.1Latest | October 21, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 2.3.0 | November 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI32-bit MSI |
| 2.2.2 | March 26, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 2.2.1 | February 19, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Drawpile.Drawpile -echoco install drawpile -yscoop install extras/drawpilemsiexec /i Drawpile-2.3.1-x86_64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {F8974227-E32B-473F-8C5E-40F6CD80571F} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub net.drawpile.drawpileInformation
- Publisher
- Drawpile
- Category
- Drawing & design
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/drawpile/Drawpile
- Written in
- C
- Content rating
- 15+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 2.3.1
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 16, 2025
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 1.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 19,158
- GitHub stars
- 1,344
- GitHub forks
- 160
- Website
- drawpile.net
- winget ID
- Drawpile.Drawpile
- Chocolatey package
- drawpile
- Scoop package
- extras/drawpile
- MSI product code
- {F8974227-E32B-473F-8C5E-40F6CD80571F}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Drawpile free?
Yes. Drawpile is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Drawpile safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Drawpile with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Drawpile be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Drawpile run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Drawpile?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 19, 2024.
What are alternatives to Drawpile?
draw.io, Inkscape, LibreCAD, Graphviz and MyPaint. The alternatives page compares them.
