Draw objects in perspective

Last updated on 27 Okt 2025

Learn how to use the perspective grid to draw objects in perspective.

Select the Perspective Grid tool in the toolbar or press Shift + P. The perspective grid and the active plane widget   appear on the canvas.

The perspective grid with four stars drawn on the right plane.
Use the perspective grid to create an illusion of objects vanishing into the distance.

A. Active plane widget with the right plane active B. Hide Grid widget C. The perspective grid D. Artwork drawn on the active plane 

On the active plane widget, select the plane where you want to draw objects.

Use any of the drawing tools to draw objects on the active plane.

You can specify the object's height, width, and other properties in perspective as you specify them in regular mode. 

To hide the perspective grid, select the Hide Grid widget   next to the active plane widget or press Esc.

To toggle the grid on and off, select View > Perspective Grid > Show Grid or Hide Grid.

You can also press Command + Shift + I (macOS) or Ctrl + Shift + I (Windows).