astropad ☆

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Description:
Utility to turn an iPad into a drawing tablet

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 3.7.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | @astropad | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: graphics productivity ipad drawing utilities

Install: brew install --cask astropad

About:
Astropad is a low-latency screen sharing utility designed to transform an iPad into a high-performance graphics tablet for macOS applications. It streams the desktop screen to the iPad with pixel-perfect fidelity, allowing users to draw directly into desktop software like Photoshop or Illustrator using the Apple Pencil. The tool offers customizable pressure sensitivity and tilt support, effectively bridging the gap between native tablet hardware and the iPad's display capabilities.

Key Features:

Low-latency video streaming optimized for drawing
Apple Pencil pressure and tilt support
Retina resolution support for crisp visuals
Customizable on-screen shortcuts and modifier keys

Use Cases:

Digital illustration and photo editing using iPad as a drawing tablet
Presenting or demonstrating desktop software remotely on iPad

Alternatives:

Duet Display – Duet focuses more on using iPad as an external monitor, whereas Astropad specializes in pressure-sensitive drawing tablet functionality.
Sidecar – Apple's native solution requires newer hardware and OS versions; Astropad offers broader compatibility and more artist-focused customization.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:15pm	3.7.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	f60f6b61