TraceMate is a free augmented-reality tracing app that runs in your phone browser. Point your phone camera at a sheet of paper, upload any image, and TraceMate overlays the image onto the paper in real time so you can trace it by hand with a pencil. No app install required.

TraceMate is paid: monthly ($5), 3-month ($10), and lifetime ($15, limited to 10 spots). There is no app to download.

How is TraceMate different from Da Vinci Eye?

TraceMate works in any modern phone browser with no app install required, while Da Vinci Eye is a paid native app. TraceMate offers a free tier and a one-time lifetime plan instead of a subscription-only model. Both produce a live AR overlay onto real paper for tracing.

How is TraceMate different from AR Sketch or Trace Anything?

TraceMate runs entirely in your phone's web browser — there is no native app to install or update. AR Sketch and Trace Anything are native iOS apps. TraceMate also offers a one-time lifetime plan rather than recurring subscriptions only.

What phones does TraceMate work on?

TraceMate works on any phone with a modern browser and camera access — iOS 14+ on iPhone, Android 10+ on most Android phones. It also works on tablets and laptops with a webcam. No special AR hardware required.

Do my images get uploaded anywhere?

No. The image you trace stays on your device — TraceMate does not upload your reference images to any server for tracing. Your account information is stored securely with Supabase, but your art stays local.

Can I use TraceMate for tattoo stencils, calligraphy, or portraits?

Yes. TraceMate is widely used by tattoo artists for stencil placement, calligraphers for letter layout, portrait artists for proportional reference, and beginners learning to draw. Any image can be traced.

Do I need to install an app?

No. TraceMate is a web app — open tracemate.art in any modern phone browser, allow camera access, and start tracing. You can add it to your home screen for one-tap access.

TraceMate — Free AR Tracing App

TraceMate is a free AR tracing app that overlays any image onto real paper through your phone camera. JavaScript is required to use TraceMate. Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings to continue.

Learn more at tracemate.art.