HowTo - Uniting Creativity1.29 - App Store

The HowTo app is a social media platform for all things creative! Connect with a fast-growing community filled with like-minded creative people. Explore a wide range of how-tos from Woodworking to Arts and crafts, or embroidery to baking.

Stay up-to-date with projects from your favorite creators or simply discover new ideas for your own projects.

Share What You Love - People are waiting.

Whether you’ve just whittled a spoon or are adding the finishing touches to a victoria sponge; our community can’t wait to see it. The HowTo community has always been at the heart of everything we do; and with the new HowTo app we really are uniting creativity.

Whether you’re just starting a project or have one you’ve finished, you’ll be able to easily share it using our unique platform... We’ve built the tools to be able to share the journey of your project in bite size chunks, essentially creating a story for you followers.

You’ll also be able to upload ‘Snaps’ which is a quick way to share ‘Snappy’ updates without having to upload a whole how-to.

Connect with others.

We’ve made it easy to search for people that you may be already familiar with, or those you’re yet to discover!

Join The Conversation.

We’ve made it easy for you to read or engage with others on topics you care about the most. With our unique commenting system, you’ll even be able to hear or leave voice notes within the comments on each snap or how-to.

Explore creativity.

Creativity comes in all shapes and sizes and with our app we’ve made it easier than ever to discover photos, videos and users based around topics you’re interested in.

Earn Extra Money!

With the HowTo App, you’ll be able to add links showing your followers where they’re able to get the tools or equipment used for your creation. These could be affiliate links meaning you could earn extra money.

We’re also working on additional methods for you to earn extra money. We’re working on a unique platform which will connect you to brands and retailers from around the world, looking to work with creatives like you. More info coming soon.

Download The HowTo App Today!

- Share Videos, Photos and Audio with others.
- Private Messages
- Engage with others via our unique commenting system
- Share How-Tos & Snaps
- Get tailored notifications on account activity
- Connect with others

Version History Minor bug fixes and improvements. 1.29 Aug 17 Minor bug fixes and improvements. 1.28 Mar 23 New in This Update – Make Your Posts Work for You!
You asked – we delivered. Introducing custom banners for your posts!
Personalize it: Choose your banner color to match your style, brand, or vibe.

Add a link: Promote your shop, website, portfolio – wherever you want your audience to go.

Boost visibility: Make your posts stand out with eye-catching banners that drive clicks.
Whether you're a creator, seller, or side-hustler, this powerful new tool lets your content do more.
Perfect for:
* Promoting a new product
* Linking to your latest drop
* Driving traffic to your site
* Sharing exclusive offers
Update now and turn your posts into powerful call-to-actions. Your audience is just one click away. 1.27 07/21/2025 UI improvements & bug fixes. 1.26 05/15/2025 Minor updates and improvements. 1.25 05/08/2025 Minor updates and improvements. 1.24 04/08/2025 Minor updates and improvements. 1.23 12/12/2024 Minor UX improvements. 1.22 07/04/2024 Bug fixes and improvements. 1.21 06/18/2024 Creating a post is now simpler than ever, you can upload photos and videos of any format. 1.20 05/21/2024 Creating a post is now simpler than ever, you can upload photos and videos of any format. 1.19 05/13/2024 Bug fixes and improvements. 1.18 03/27/2024 Bug fixes and improvements. 1.17 02/08/2024 Sharing, improved messenger layout, improved video quality, bug fixes. 1.16 12/14/2023 Bug fixes and improvements. 1.15 05/12/2023 You can now sort the content of the Explore page by Most Recent and Most Popular. We have also added indicators to show when direct messages have been delivered and read. 1.14 04/18/2023 Bug fixes and improvements. 1.13 03/17/2023 Bug fixes and improvements. 1.12 03/04/2023 The Makers Central app becomes HowTo!

We’ve now made it even easier to show off your creations. The new HowTo app update allows you to create step by step tutorials to show others HowTo do the same. Upload individual steps as they happen, or create a complete HowTo, include all the equipment and materials needed and post it direct to the feed. Remember external links to products and materials can be affiliate links. Users can bookmark HowTo’s to follow along whenever they want.

HowTo’s consist of various steps and can be a mix of pictures and/or videos. All pictures can also have an audio note attached.

We have listened to your feedback and have also added some exciting new & useful features:

* SNAPS can now have multiple photos and/or videos
* The Explore section has been revamped, allowing an easy distinction between, videos, Snaps & HowTo’s
* You can now share your own profile, HowTo’s & Snaps externally for others to find & follow you more easily on the app
* You can now report comments & posts
* Choose how you display your URL on your profile 1.11 03/02/2023 Minor bug fixes and UX improvements. 1.10 09/08/2022 Minor UI and UX improvements. 1.9 09/05/2022 Minor UI and UX improvements 1.8 08/09/2022 Minor UI and UX improvements 1.7 08/04/2022 UX improvements 1.6 06/20/2022 Bug fixes and UX improvements. 1.5 05/14/2022