Sketch | A Visual UI Editor for Roblox Studio - Ongoing as of 2026-04-12
Quick Summary
  • Sketch | A Visual UI Editor for Roblox Studio is a free visual plugin for Roblox Studio. You drag UI on a canvas instead of fighting tiny number boxes. 🎨
  • As of 2026-04-12, no end date is announced in the source, so this launch is currently open-ended.
  • Main upgrades: zoom, pan, smart snapping, layer tools, inline text editing, and one-click export to `StarterGui`.
What's New
Sketch | A Visual UI Editor for Roblox Studio is posted on the Roblox Developer Forum for the Roblox platform by Roblox Corporation. You can get it from the Roblox Creator Store. It feels like a Figma-style editor inside Roblox Studio, but it exports real working Roblox UI. 🔍
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[tr][th]Event Detail[/th][th]Value[/th][/tr]
[tr][td]Event name[/td][td]Sketch | A Visual UI Editor for Roblox Studio[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Status check date (ISO)[/td][td]2026-04-12[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Date range[/td][td]2026-04-12 to ongoing (no end date announced in source)[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Price[/td][td]Free (no paid tier listed in source)[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Autosave timing[/td][td]Every 60 seconds[/td][/tr]
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What you should expect:
  • A docked visual canvas with zoom and pan.
  • Drag to create 2D UI elements, then move, resize, and rotate visually.
  • Smart alignment guides for edges, centers, and midpoints. Hold `Ctrl` to disable snapping for a moment.
  • Shortcut help: arrow keys nudge by 1 px, `Shift` + arrow keys nudge by 10 px.
  • A layers tree with drag-drop ordering, lock and unlock, and synced selection.
  • One-click export to `StarterGui` as a functional `ScreenGui`.
How to Participate
  1. Open Roblox Studio.
  2. Search the Roblox Creator Store for "Sketch | A Visual UI Editor for Roblox Studio" and install it.
  3. Open the Sketch dock window and make a test UI with a Frame, TextLabel, and TextButton.
  4. Use snapping, grouping, and `Alt` distance checks to line things up cleanly.
  5. Rename layers early so your UI tree stays easy to read.
  6. Export to `StarterGui`, press Play, and test both desktop and mobile screens. 🚀
Why You Should Care
  • Reward right now: Full tool access is free as of 2026-04-12. No paywall for core features. 🏆
  • Limited-time angle: No deadline is posted yet, but early users can level up UI skills before most creators catch on.
  • Community impact: Better UI helps players understand menus faster and stick around longer in Roblox games.
  • Safety net: Autosave every 60 seconds can save your work if Roblox Studio crashes.
FAQ
  • Q: Is it free?
    A: Yes. The source says Sketch is free with no paid tier as of 2026-04-12.
  • Q: Do I need the Figma app?
    A: No. It is Figma-inspired, but it runs as a Roblox Studio plugin.
  • Q: What do I get when I export?
    A: A real, functional `ScreenGui` that goes to `StarterGui`.
  • Q: Are there item rewards or avatar prizes?
    A: None are listed in the source. The reward is faster UI building and cleaner layouts.
  • Q: Is there an end date?
    A: No end date is listed in the source as of 2026-04-12.
Sources
Official ROBLOX account.