Apple Freeform App: Scenes, Scene Navigator, and Snap to Grid in 2025

Apple’s Freeform app has evolved into a robust digital canvas for brainstorming, planning, and collaboration. With the latest updates in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15, three standout features-Scenes, Scene Navigator, and Snap to Grid-are transforming how users organize and present their ideas. Here’s a deep dive into what these features offer and how they can supercharge your workflow.

Scenes: Organize Your Boards Like Never Before

Scenes are a game-changer for anyone working with complex or sprawling Freeform boards. Instead of endlessly scrolling through a single, massive canvas, you can now divide your board into multiple “scenes”-each representing a specific section, topic, or stage of your project.

• Create and Label: Simply frame the part of your board you want, tap Add Scene, and label it for easy identification. You can capture as many scenes as you need, and don’t worry about the order-you can rearrange them anytime
• Edit and Collaborate: Scenes can be renamed, reframed, reordered, or deleted. All collaborators have access to every scene, making teamwork seamless and organized
• Present and Export: Present your board section by section, or export individual scenes (or all scenes) as PDFs for sharing or printing. This is perfect for educators, project managers, and creatives who need to showcase specific ideas without overwhelming their audience

“Scenes let you identify and label content so you can present your board, section by section, and rearrange the order in which you present your board.”

Scene Navigator: Effortless Navigation and Presentation

Managing multiple scenes is simple thanks to the Scene Navigator-a dedicated UI element located near the zoom controls.

• Quick Access: Tap the Scene Navigator icon to see all your scenes at a glance. Jump between scenes with a single tap or click, or use navigation arrows for step-by-step browsing
• Flexible Editing: Within the Scene Navigator, you can change scene names, reorder them, or delete scenes as your project evolves
• Presentation Mode: The Scene Navigator is especially powerful when presenting to others, letting you move through your board in a structured, distraction-free way-ideal for meetings, lessons, or client pitches

Snap to Grid: Perfect Alignment, Instantly

A long-requested feature, Snap to Grid, is now available in Freeform, making it far easier to keep your boards neat and professional.

• How It Works: When Snap to Grid is enabled, any object you move-whether it’s text, images, or shapes-will automatically align to the visible grid on your board. This eliminates guesswork and manual adjustments, ensuring everything lines up perfectly
• Enable in Settings: Simply tap the board options, go to alignment settings, and switch on Snap to Grid. From there, every adjustment you make will snap objects into place for a tidy, organized look
• Professional Results: Whether you’re arranging icons, creating diagrams, or organizing content for a presentation, Snap to Grid helps maintain consistency and clarity across your board

“The Snap to Grid feature ensures your boards look neat and professional. When on, objects automatically align to a visible grid whenever you move them.”

Why These Updates Matter

These enhancements make Freeform more powerful for everyone-from students and teachers to business professionals and creative teams. Scenes and Scene Navigator bring structure to even the most complex projects, while Snap to Grid ensures your ideas are presented cleanly and clearly.

If you haven’t tried Freeform’s latest features, now’s the perfect time to explore how these tools can elevate your next project.

Ready to get organized? Update your Apple devices and discover the new possibilities with Freeform’s Scenes, Scene Navigator, and Snap to Grid!