Basic Elements

Google Drawings is an app that is part of Google's suite of produces. It provides the ability to create graphics, diagram, or publications.

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Page Setup

Change the size of the canvas.

Change Background Color

Add Shapes or Text Boxes

Change Color of Shape

Change line color and thickness by selecting the pencil icon next to the paint bucket.

Add an Image


Change Transparency of a Shape

Connect Shapes or Images

Ensure both sides are connected to the purple dots so they stay connected no matter where they are moved.


Pre-made diagrams 

Export as a Graphic

Format types:  PNG, JPEG, PDF or SVG

PNG files allow you to have a transparent background if the background is not colored. See image on the right, it has a gray/white checkered pattern. This tells you it is transparent.






Google Drawings Examples


Feel free to make a copy of any of these examples and use for your classroom.