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Powerful system drawings you can trust
Data-driven system drawings for AV and live events, where every detail from gear to connection is a database record.
Founded in 2021 and trusted by some of the biggest companies in the world.
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Built by a professional developer who has worked thousands of shows, GearConnect is made for people who need more than generic drawing tools but less complexity than full CAD software.
But don't just take it from us.
Working with the app has been great. In our fast-moving environment of building fly packs, the app has the ease and flexibility we need.JB
Read more storiesJohn Bagtatlyan
Director, System Engineering, PRG
LATEST IMPROVEMENTS
GearConnect is constantly evolving. Here are some of our most recent updates.
- Jun 14, 2026 BetaAll new Background Sync mode
- Jun 13, 2026Connection Tags are now released!
- May 31, 2026 BetaClean up your drawings with Connection Tags!
- May 20, 2026New Automation category and additional port options
- May 10, 2026Swap gear in place, restyle your connections, and more!
The Beta App lets you test our next release and preview new features before they ship. Check it out
DRAW SMARTER
GearConnect is more than just a generic drawing tool, it comes packed with useful industry features, honed in on providing the best drawing experience.
Fast Reference
Animated signal flow
Watch every signal path come alive with animated flow indicators, automatically generated from the ports you connect.
Signal flow and arrows are automatically generated for you, using our robust gear and library data.
Tag It
Automatic connection tags
As you move gear apart, long connection lines automatically become compact tags. Click a tag to jump straight to the gear on the other end.
Intelligent Patching
Create bulk connections
GearConnect automatically detects ports of the same grouping and can bulk patch them together in just one click, saving precious time.
Smart Routing
Automatic line routing
Connections route themselves around the gear in your drawing, keeping everything clean and readable automatically for you.
Customizable
Reorder ports by dragging
Ports automatically order themselves logically for you, but that doesn't stop you from taking control to customize them exactly how you want.
Patch With Confidence
Compatible ports light up
Start dragging a connection and every port that can accept it lights up in real time, making it trivial to see valid connections. The same gear and library data that powers validation drives the highlighting, reading all the port properties like signal, connector, and direction to ensure you're creating valid connections.
Organized
Group your gear
Wrap related gear into a labelled group that auto-sizes as you add to it and names itself from what is inside keeping your drawing nice and tidy.
Adaptable
Swap the device, keep the patch
Replace a piece of gear and GearConnect re-maps your connections with the same validation that powers patching, matching compatible ports.
Always In Sync
Reports build from your gear
Generate reports straight from the gear in your drawing. Edit a value in a report and the change syncs back to the drawing automatically.
MAKE IT YOURS
Sensible defaults for most projects, with the ability to customize it to make it your own. From style to drawing options, GearConnect has you covered.
Label any connection
Add a custom label to a connection and slide it anywhere along the line.
Organize with layers
Split gear across named layers you can colour, show, and hide on demand. Keep lighting and audio a happy distance apart.
Dark or light mode
Work in your preferred style. It's okay to prefer light mode, we won't tell.
Annotate with text boxes
Drop formatted text anywhere on the drawing, with headings, colours, and alignment for custom notes.
Customize your ports
Quickly see every port on your gear. Make edits such as label, order, placement, and more.
Tag labels your way
Tagged connections can show the gear on the other end, the gear and port together, or just the port.
Hide what you aren't using
Hide the ports you don't need and the layout recalculates around the ones that stay visible.
Total colour control
Colour any connection by its port, its layer, or a custom colour. Override a connector's colour in the Port Manager and every matching port updates instantly.
Adapters show themselves
Connections that need an adapter dash automatically however you can override this as needed. Set any line solid, dashed, or dotted yourself whenever you want.
Several export options
When done, save the drawing as PDF, JPG, PNG, or SVG and save your reports to PDF, CSV, or Excel.
ROBUST GEAR DATA
With an accurate gear library, swappable expansion cards and hundreds of port options, GearConnect has everything you need to create detailed drawings.
Library Browser
Manually reviewed for accuracy
Every gear item is made and validated by real people on the GearConnect team, so you can trust that it is accurate. No auto-generated nonsense.
Build your own in the Library Editor
Create custom gear items with your own port configurations and specifications. See a live preview as you build and watch your custom items come to life.
Submit items to help grow the Default Library
Contribute new gear items and help grow the library for the entire community. Each submission is manually reviewed by our team before it goes live to ensure quality.
Audio, video, lighting, networking, coms, and more
Comprehensive coverage across all AV categories and equipment types. Something missing? Submit a request and our team will prioritize adding it.
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Build custom gear with your own port layouts and a live preview as you go.
Two ways to draw any device
Every gear item can sit on the drawing in Detail Mode or Standard Mode, and you can switch any device between the two whenever you want.
Detail Mode
Ports on the left and right of the device with labels. Great for switches and consoles with several or complex port layouts.
Standard Mode
A compact shape that keeps busy drawings readable. Great for simple devices like lighting fixtures and speakers.
BEYOND THE DRAWING
Create custom reports, track cable inventory, and manage your IPs and VLANs. Everything is synchronized with your drawing for complete system planning.
Patch lists, network reports, gear BOMs, and more. Because GearConnect is database backed, you get a rich spreadsheet editor that reflects changes instantly in your drawing while you work. No more managing multiple files.
Reports for every need
Dedicated report types for every part of your system. Open the one you need and start customizing to build the exact report you are looking for.
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Dozens of fields
Choose from dozens of columns and data properties, then arrange them your way to craft the perfect report.
Powerful filters
Slice the data with flexible, custom filters to surface exactly what you need, saved with your custom reports.
Templates to start fast
Spin up a new report from a ready-made template, then make it your own.
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Group by anything
Group rows by category, manufacturer, layer, and many more to keep long lists organized.
Export anywhere
When it comes time to export, choose from multiple formats to share your reports effortlessly.
PDFCSVExcel
TEAM UP
Build with your crew. Share a team library, collaborate on projects, and keep everyone working from the same drawing.
Shared team library
Build a library your whole team can browse and edit. Pull in updates and stay in sync across all projects.
Roles and access
Owner, admin, billing manager, and member roles give you control over your team's access.
Free for guests
Invite guests, perfect for freelancers, to get read-only access to your projects.
Projects in sync
Share projects so everyone is working from the same drawing while keeping full offline support.
Team Settings
PLATFORM
GearConnect installs like a desktop app, keeps working when the venue Wi-Fi goes down, and backs every item in your drawing with a real database.
Install like an app
Install to your desktop with no app store required. Updates are automatic and happen in the background.
Works offline
It downloads everything on first use and keeps running even without internet. Syncs when you are back online.
Full undo and redo
Undo and redo any action, or jump straight back to any recent state in a single click with snapshot history.
Version history
Need to go back further? The last 100 copies of your project are automatically kept, ready to restore.
Database-backed
Every item is backed by a database. Gear, ports, connections, cables, and more, all structured.
GearConnect is database-driven and API-backed. Interested in integrations? Get in touch
FROM THE FIELD
Used by the best in the business. Hear what our users have to say about how they work with GearConnect.
Working with the app has been great. In our fast-moving environment of building fly packs, the app has the ease and flexibility we need.
John Bagtatlyan
Director, System Engineering, PRG
GearConnect is the professional solution I was seeking. It has completely transformed my project execution; it's dynamic, highly intuitive, and ready to go, significantly reducing my project planning and development time. The clarity it provides establishes the exact connectivity workflow for the entire project. It allows internal team, suppliers, and external technical parties, from the client to the artist, to immediately understand the objectives and the specific signal flow. By visualizing the exact expansion cards, devices I/O configurations, it enables a feedback loop where everyone involved can confirm requirements and follow the technical roadmap with absolute precision. Knowing that the GearConnect team, especially Marty, actually listens and provides a direct communication channel for user feedback, offering such a strong sense of support, makes the experience even better.Omar Zaid
Video Engineer, Technical Planner, PROTEC
I've been using GearConnect to quickly sketch system layouts and combine them with acoustic renders when planning shows. Clients immediately understand the concept when they see both together. It's a simple tool that solves a real communication problem in live production.
Samuel Hurley
Consultant, Ghost Fader Consulting
Now that I've used GearConnect, I can't think why I would want to use anything else for building schematics. The amount of industry standard equipment in the pre-existing library saves me a lot of time during the build process and keeps my attention on designing the system.
Vikesh Kerai
Video Systems Designer
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The perfect middle ground
GearConnect was built for people (like us) who need more than a generic drawing tool, but don't want the complexity of full CAD software. It sits right in that sweet spot, designed specifically for our industry, based on years of production experience.
