Leonardo review
A focused Windows painting app for infinite-canvas sketching and tablet input.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Leonardo is a raster-based drawing and painting application for Windows computers and pen-enabled tablets. It is aimed at sketching, illustration, painting, tracing, and whiteboarding, with an infinite canvas for scrolling and sketching. Its toolkit combines perspective, line, and ellipse tools with stroke stabilization, a textured raster brush engine, layers, paint bucket and magic wand tools, and support for pen pressure and multi-touch. Artwork can be exported as PSD, JPEG, or PNG files.
The published offer uses a paid model with a 15-day trial and a one-time purchase option. According to the vendor’s purchase page, the payment is in U.S. dollars and the purchase flow asks for an email before showing the amount. The trial gives prospective buyers time to assess the canvas, tablet input, layer operations, and export workflow before committing. For artists who prefer a single-purchase desktop application, that structure is straightforward; those seeking a free plan or subscription tiers will need a different fit.
Leonardo’s strongest focus is the drawing surface and its supporting precision tools. Infinite canvas navigation, perspective assistance, stabilization, pressure sensitivity, and layered artwork create a focused environment for sketching and illustration. The trade-off is a narrower platform and customization profile: the FAQ lists Windows as the current platform, while the Mac version is listed as coming later, and brush customization is not included. Windows users who prioritize canvas space and tablet support should consider Leonardo; artists needing broader platform coverage or more brush customization should look elsewhere.
Leonardo pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Infinite canvas supports scrolling, sketching, and whiteboarding
- Perspective, line, ellipse, and stabilization tools aid precise drawing
- Layers, pressure support, and PSD export fit illustration workflows
- Where it doesn't
- Windows is the current supported platform
- Brush customization is not included
- Paid access uses a one-time purchase after a 15-day trial
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