{"id":40576,"date":"2022-04-13T17:56:57","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T17:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/procreate\/question-can-you-use-a-stylus-for-procreate\/"},"modified":"2022-04-13T17:56:57","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T17:56:57","slug":"question-can-you-use-a-stylus-for-procreate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/procreate\/question-can-you-use-a-stylus-for-procreate\/","title":{"rendered":"Question: Can you use a stylus for procreate ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You can use any capacitive or magnetic field passive <strong>stylus<\/strong> with Procreate, without the need for a Bluetooth connection.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, do I need a stylus for Procreate? You do not need a <strong>stylus<\/strong> to <strong>use<\/strong> <strong>Procreate<\/strong>. You can <strong>use<\/strong> your finger to draw with Procreate because the brush weight is determined within the program and not by the size of the stylus. The great thing about <strong>Procreate<\/strong> is that it gives you a lot of options. Use a <strong>stylus<\/strong>, use your finger, whatever you prefer.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, can I use a stylus instead of Apple Pencil? The Logitech Crayon is one of the most popular Apple Pencil alternatives, and for good reason. It&#8217;s a well-built, easy to use stylus that performs like an Apple Pencil (for $30-$60 less).<\/p>\n<p>Also, how do I add a stylus to Procreate? Look to the upper left corner of the <strong>Procreate<\/strong> app for a wrench-like symbol. Tap on that symbol. It opens a window where you can pick your type of stylus and then below that is a large circular dot that you tap and hold the stylus to use to pair the stylus to the Procreate app.<\/p>\n<p>You asked, can I draw on my iPad with my finger? <strong>Use<\/strong> the Notes app to draw a sketch or jot a handwritten note with Apple Pencil (on supported models) or your finger. You can choose from a variety of Markup tools and colors and draw straight lines with the ruler.Thanks to Apple Scribble, that is an option. Perfect for scribbling notes or, well, whatever else you want to write, you can use your <strong>stylus<\/strong> (or finger) to write on your iPad \u2013 and Scribble will transform it into text.<\/p>\n<h2>Why won&#8217;t my stylus work on my iPad?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve previously paired your Pencil with your iPad and find the device is no longer working you should check the Battery section in the iPad&#8217;s Notifications view. If your Pencil is not visible there then it means the stylus is either out of power or needs to be paired once again.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Does any other stylus work on iPad?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Logitech Crayon The Logitech Crayon offers many features similar to the Apple Pencil, but at a more reasonable price tag. The stylus works with any 11-inch iPad Pro, any 12.9-inch iPad Pro, sixth-generation and later iPad, third-generation iPad Air, and iPad mini 5.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I connect my third party stylus to Procreate?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Connect any supported third-party stylus using Bluetooth. Tap Connect legacy stylus to bring up the Connect Stylus panel. Here, you&#8217;ll find a list of the types of stylus Procreate Pocket currently supports.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What app is most similar to Procreate?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>ArtRage.<\/li>\n<li>PaintTool SAI.<\/li>\n<li>Krita.<\/li>\n<li>Sketchbook.<\/li>\n<li>Clip Studio Paint.<\/li>\n<li>Painter.<\/li>\n<li>Adobe Fresco.<\/li>\n<li>MyPaint.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Is Procreate free for iPad Pro?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Does the iPad Pro Come with Procreate? The iPad Pro does not come with Procreate. You&#8217;ll still need to pay $9.99 to purchase Procreate, no matter which iPad model you choose. Procreate is not a subscription, so you only need to make a one-time payment of $9.99 for lifetime use of Procreate.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Why won&#8217;t my iPad let me draw with my finger?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Found the solution!!! It&#8217;s in the settings. Toggle off \u201conly draw with Apple Pencil\u201d &#8230; simple yet hidden solution.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Can you write on iPad without Apple Pencil?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Strictly speaking, you don&#8217;t need the Apple Pencil to start sketching things up on your huge new screen. Creative professionals probably have a stylus or two lying around that will work just fine, anyway.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do you use your finger on Procreate?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p1tI_m2PHMY\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What can you use to write on iPad?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Make sure that your Apple Pencil is compatible with your iPad.<\/li>\n<li>If needed, charge your Apple Pencil.<\/li>\n<li>Pair your Apple Pencil before you try to use it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I use my iPad as a writing tablet?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Download the free Duet app on your desktop and purchase the app on your iPad. Then simply plug your iPad into your desktop using your charging cable. Make sure your app is open on the iPad and your desktop will automatically detect your device, and transform it into a touchscreen display tablet.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I add a handwriting keyboard to my iPad?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Open Settings App \u25b6 General \u25b6 Keyboard \u25b6 Keyboards \u25b6 Add New Keyboards&#8230; \u25b6 Choose &#8220;Handwriting&#8221; \u25b6 Turn &#8220;English (US)&#8221; on. STEP 2: When inputting, such as when writing a mail message, long-press &#8220;Globe Button&#8221; on the keyboard to switch to this Handwriting Keyboard.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Do stylus pens work on all touch screens?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Passive (capacitive) stylus The passive stylus conducts the electrical charge from your finger to the screen. A pro of the passive stylus, such as the Lamy stylus pen, is that it works on all touch screens. Whether it be Android, Windows, or iOS, the stylus will work on any screen that reacts to your finger.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I attach a stylus to my iPad?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TpPTXr1SOpw\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Do stylus tips wear out?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a heavy stylus user, it may just be a fact that your stylus has gotten worn down and worn out, causing excessive friction that&#8217;s blocking you from that optimal experience you&#8217;re looking for. Rubber stylus tips can dry out and crack, leading to a rougher-than-ideal surface.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What can I use if I don&#8217;t have an Apple Pencil?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Apple Pencil alternative if you want to cover iPhone, all iPads and any Android tablets that you may have too, is the Adonit Dash 4. It&#8217;s a straightforward, stylish drawing pen with palm rejection and super fast USB-C charging.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What can I use instead of a stylus?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A cotton swab (aka &#8220;Q-tip&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>Aluminum foil.<\/li>\n<li>Scissors.<\/li>\n<li>Tape.<\/li>\n<li>A pen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What can I use instead of an Apple Pencil?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Logitech Crayon is the only Apple-approved Apple Pencil alternatives for anyone who is looking for something cheaper. Apple showcased the Logitech Crayon in its Education event which took place last year. Since it&#8217;s approved by Apple, the Logitech Crayon will work seamlessly with your iPad.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What stylus is compatible with Procreate?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Procreate is compatible with the Apple Pencil and the Logitech crayon. Procreate will work with some third party styluses, but it is not guaranteed. It&#8217;s important to check with the stylus company before purchasing if you plan to use it with Procreate. Procreate highly recommends the Apple Pencil or Logitech Crayon.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How much does Procreate cost on iPad?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Procreate for iPad App Available in 13 languages, Procreate for iPad costs $9.99 in the U.S. Apple App Store. You&#8217;ll find more information about the app itself in the Procreate App Store preview and the Procreate Artists Handbook.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How much is Procreate a month?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>How much does Procreate cost? Procreate costs a one-time fee of $9.99 when purchased from the Apple App Store. That&#8217;s all you need to pay to use the application personally or professionally. There&#8217;s no subscription fee or additional costs required.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can use any capacitive or magnetic field passive stylus with Procreate, without the need for a Bluetooth connection. Likewise, do I need a stylus for Procreate? You do not need a stylus to use Procreate. You can use your finger to draw with Procreate because the brush weight is determined within the program and &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40576"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40576"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40576\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40576"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40576"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40576"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}