Differences between Open Brush and Tilt Brush

Features Added to Open Brush

This section only lists features currently in the main release. There is also a beta version with new features. There's also plenty more stuff in experimental and alternate builds.

Scripting & Extensibility

• Plugin Scripting - Create custom tools and modify painting behavior with Lua scripts

• Scripting API - WebSocket and HTTP API support

Import & Export

• VOX File Import - Import Magicavoxel .vox format files

• Open Blocks Model Import - Import models from the sibling app Open Blocks

• New GLTF Importer - Based on GLTFast with support for animated 3D models

• SVG Import - Import SVG files as images or 3D meshes

• Point Cloud Import

• 360 Panorama Backgrounds - Import jpeg, png, and HDR panoramas (including stereoscopic)

• WebM Video Import

• LATK export

• Folder Navigation UI - Better organization of imported media

• Splitting 3D Models - Break apart imported models into separate components

Painting & Drawing Tools

• Lazy Input

• Jitter

• Repaint Tool - Change brush type, color, or size of existing strokes

• Repaint Selection - Apply repaint tools to all selected strokes

• Multi-Mirror - Dozens of symmetry types with color variance control

• Bimanual Input

• The Revolver

• Passthrough Hull Brush - Paint with passthrough effects

• Experimental Brushes

• Logitech MX Ink Integration - Support for Logitech MX Ink stylus

Guides & Snapping

• Grid and Angle Snapping

• Enhanced Snap Settings - Snap axis toggles, snap to guides, snap selected objects

• Guide Settings & Snapping to Guides

• Plane Guide

• View Axis Unlocking

Selection & Transformation

• Transform Panel - Axis locks, alignment tools, and precise positioning

• Selection/Erase Filter

• Full Selection Tools on Quest/Standalone VR - "Select All" and "Invert Selection" now available

• Erase Media Widgets - Use the erase tool on images, videos, and 3D models

• Snip/Join Strokes

Organization & File Management

• Layers

• Saved Stroke Gallery - Save and reuse selections of brush strokes

• Merging Sketches

• Hiding Brushes with Brush Tags

• Move selection to current layer

Video & Camera

• Advanced Camera Tool

• Camera Paths on All Headsets - Create and edit camera paths on standalone devices

• Camera Path Rendering on All Devices - Render video frames on standalone headsets

• Render Video on Any Computer - Use ffmpeg on Mac and PC to render videos

• Webcam Viewer - View webcam feed while working (PC VR only)

Sharing & Publishing

• Publish to Viverse - Share sketches directly to Viverse 3D worlds

• Icosa Gallery uploads

• Icosa Gallery Integration - Browse and load sample sketches directly from Icosa Gallery

User Interface

• XR Keyboard - Built-in virtual keyboard for naming sketches and layers

• Multiple Language Support - French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean

• Switching hands

• Reset to "First Time"

Platform & Device Support

• Support for More Headsets - Pico, Zapbox, and other OpenXR devices

• Quest 1 Support - Full selection tool support restored

• Audio Reactive Mode for Quest - Brushes animate to imported audio

• Monoscopic Mode - Run on non-VR devices

• Flatscreen View Mode - Navigate sketches with keyboard, touch, or gamepad

• Enhanced View-only Mode - Improved navigation on non-VR devices with gamepad and touch support

• Passthrough Mode with Room Scale - Stable scene orientation relative to real space

Multiplayer & Collaboration

• Multiplayer Support - Collaborative sketching with multiple users

Other Features & Improvements

• LIV Support

• Oculus MRC fixes

• Fly Tool

• JSON exports include sketch metadata

• Precise slider control using thumb stick

Bear in mind this gives a misleading impression of the amount of work that has been put in. There's been a ton of effort on things that don't result in user-visible features but will help ease future development. Special props to @mikeage for the amazing automated build system.