A method for making a carbon nanotube film includes fabricating a carbon nanotube array grown on a substrate. A drawing tool and a supporting member, having a surface carrying static charges, are provided. The static charges of the surface of the supporting member are neutralized. A plurality of carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube array is contacted and chosen by the drawing tool. The drawing tool is then moved along a direction away from the carbon nanotube array, thereby pulling out a carbon nanotube film. The carbon nanotube film is adhered the surface of the supporting member.