Paper by WeTransfer for iPhone

Quick summary

Paper by WeTransfer is an iPhone app that simplifies creative sketching and visual note-taking for more than 30 million users. It strips away complicated menus so you can draw, paint, collage, and arrange ideas without interruption, helping you maintain a smooth creative rhythm.

Core tools and capabilities

• A minimal, gesture-driven interface for freehand sketching and painting
• Collage and cut-and-paste tools for building visual compositions
• Creation of storyboards, mood boards, and visual notes without relying on traditional layer systems
• Organization into attractive, tappable journals that keep projects tidy

Advantages you’ll notice

• Journals sync automatically across devices, so you can pick up projects anywhere
• The uncluttered toolset encourages uninterrupted creative flow and faster iteration
• Great for rapid ideation — from rough thumbnails to more polished visual concepts
• An accessible learning curve, making it suitable for beginners and experienced creators alike

Optional upgrade: Paper Pro

Paper Pro is a paid subscription that expands the app’s toolkit and customization options. Upgrading adds more brushes, advanced tools, and additional features aimed at users who want greater flexibility and control over their creative process.

Ideal users

Paper is well suited to illustrators, designers, storytellers, and anyone who needs a fast, tactile way to capture visual ideas. Its emphasis on simplicity makes it especially useful for people who prefer a focused, distraction-free workspace for sketching and visual planning.