ArtKeep is an iOS app that lets parents scan their children's artwork, organize it by child and date, and share it via private web galleries or export high-resolution images for keepsake books — all without an account, free to start.
What is ArtKeep?
ArtKeep is a digital art preservation app for iOS that converts physical children's artwork into organized digital collections. Users scan drawings, paintings, or 3D crafts using their iPhone camera; the app automatically crops, straightens, and enhances colors. Each piece can be tagged with the child's name and date, and the entire collection is stored locally by default. No account is required to use the app.
Key Features
- Auto-crop and color enhancement — The app detects edges, removes glare, and adjusts colors automatically so even wrinkled paper looks professional.
- Organize by child and age — Create profiles for each child and tag artwork with date and notes; the app automatically sorts pieces into individual timelines.
- Private gallery sharing — Select artwork to share as a secure web link; recipients view in any browser without downloading an app. Sharing can be revoked at any time, which removes images from the cloud.
- High-resolution export — Export images at print-quality resolution for creating photo books, canvas prints, or custom gifts.
- Offline scanning — Scan and organize artwork without an internet connection, ideal for sorting through old boxes in basements or attics.
- Privacy-first design — Artwork stays on the device by default. No ads, no data mining; cloud upload only occurs when you choose to share.
- Multiple child profiles — Keep separate timelines for each child while managing everything in one place.
Who is it for?
- Parents of young children — Scan and recycle paper clutter while preserving every drawing digitally.
- Grandparents — Receive private gallery links to view artwork on any device without needing the app.
- Parents of multiple children — Keep each child's artistic growth organized with separate timelines.
- Parents who make keepsake books — Export high-resolution images to create annual "Year in Art" books or other printed gifts.
What can you do with ArtKeep?
- Declutter your home: Scan and recycle physical artwork while keeping perfect digital copies in a tidy timeline.
- Share instantly: Create a private web gallery link for grandparents or family far away to admire masterpieces from any browser.
- Create keepsake books: Export high-resolution images to print into custom photo books, canvases, or mugs as gifts.
- Document 3D crafts: Take photos of sculptures and cardboard creations from multiple angles to save memories without storing the bulky items.
How does ArtKeep work?
- Snap a picture — Open the app and point your phone at the artwork; the app automatically finds edges, removes glare, and enhances colors.
- Add details — Tag the child's name and date, and add a optional note about the story behind the drawing.
- Enjoy & Share — View artwork in a beautiful timeline; share individual pieces or whole albums via private web links, or export high-resolution images for printing.
Pricing
ArtKeep is freemium. The core features — scanning, organizing, and sharing limited albums — are free with unlimited local storage. Optional cloud backup is available as a premium upgrade.
FAQ
Is ArtKeep free?
Yes. You can scan, organize, and save unlimited artwork for free. Optional premium features like cloud backup are available but not required.
What makes ArtKeep better than just taking photos?
Your camera roll lacks organization and specialized editing. ArtKeep auto-crops, straightens, and color-enhances each scan, and then organizes everything by child and date in a dedicated gallery — no more searching through screenshots and receipts.
Can I share artwork with family who don't have the app?
Yes. When you share an album, selected artwork is securely uploaded to create a private web gallery link. Recipients view it in any browser — no app download needed. You can stop sharing at any time, which removes images from the servers.
Is my family's privacy protected?
Yes. Artwork stays on your device by default. When you share, only those specific images are uploaded to secure servers for the gallery link. No ads, no data mining, and you control access.
Does ArtKeep work offline?
Yes. Scanning and organizing require no internet connection. perfect for sorting through old artwork in attics or garages. Cloud features like sharing require internet.
