# Astropad Standard

> Use your iPad as a drawing tablet for Mac creative applications. (iPhone/iPad app by Astro HQ LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astropad-standard/id934510730 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Astro HQ LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/934510729)
- Category: Productivity, Photo & Video
- Price: $29.99
- Rating: 4.77/5 from 4,654 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.1 · 27 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese, Chinese, Chinese
- Released: 2015-02-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astropad-standard/id934510730/reviews.md

## What is Astropad Standard?

Use your iPad to draw on your Mac! Astropad allows you to use your iPad to draw directly into Photoshop and any other Mac creative tools, including: Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Affinity, Corel Painter, Manga Studio, Pixelmator, Mischief and any other Mac app you like!

With Astropad, you get the high-end experience of a Wacom pen display at a fraction of the price. Connect wirelessly or over USB for complete creative freedom.  

** Requires a Mac **
The Mac companion app is free and is available on http://astropad.com.

Watch our demo video at: http://astropad.com

Astropad Standard will remain free after purchase, with continual updates to improve performance.

Features:
• Provides a natural drawing experience
• Works with any Mac app
• Delivers unprecedented image quality, no compression artifacts
• Blazing fast, keeps up with your drawing
• Bursts to 60 FPS even over Wi-Fi
• Works wirelessly or over USB
• Supports Apple Pencil
• Pressure sensitive
• Customizable shortcuts
• True Retina resolution
• Accurate palm rejection
• Pinch to zoom and pan in your Mac apps

Great for:
• Illustration
• Sketching
• Painting
• Animation
• Photo

Supported Styluses:
• Apple Pencil

• "In short: it actually works." - The Verge
• "If you're a digital artist with an iPad, you need to give Astropad a try." - iMore
• "I found performance instantaneous with no lag time whatsoever." - The Next Web
• "Astropad's execution is much better...mirroring the display with zero lag and total reliability." - Gizmodo
• "Somebody should really go to Wacom HQ and make sure everyone's okay." - Uncrate

Creating Astropad required innovative new technology we call LIQUID. We tried existing technologies but none of them delivered the performance we demanded. So we developed LIQUID and we are now able to deliver incredible performance and image quality well beyond existing tools. 

Powered by LIQUID technology
• 2x faster than AirPlay
• Better than the highest quality JPEG
• Designed specifically for Wi-Fi

Devices supported:
• iPad iOS 9.1 or later: iPad Mini 2 (2013+), iPad Air (2013+), iPad Pro (2016+), iPad 5th generation (2017+) 
• All Macs with 10.11 or later

What our users are saying:

“I was debating on whether or not to get a Cintiq and decided to go with Astropad/ iPad Pro. Couldn't be happier!” Dante Terzigni, illustrator

“I love Astropad – it completely benched my Wacom tablet. The Wacom is forgotten in my bottom drawer and hasn’t seen the light of day since I installed Astropad.” Erkki Alvenmod, photographer

"Great, great, great. Need I say more?" - Sherri Nielsen

“It’s a go! The latency is nonexistent compared to a Cintiq. It’s much better in so many ways and your pockets will be much happier.” Dave Garcia, photographer

"It's completely revolutionized the way I animate in Flash and Photoshop." - Ronny K.

"I levitated out of my seat when I saw Astropad, having frequently lusted after a Wacom Cintiq for years but unable to afford it. Thank you much for developing this breakthrough app." - Mark G.

"OHMYGODILOVEYOU!" - Wayne Johnson

Get in touch: 
· Support: support@astropad.com
· Instagram: @astropadco
· Twitter: @astropad
· Facebook: facebook.com/astropadco

## Key features

- Draw directly into Mac creative apps
- Wireless or USB connection
- High-quality, uncompressed image
- Fast performance with low latency
- Supports Apple Pencil
- Pressure sensitivity
- Customizable shortcuts


## Frequently asked questions about Astropad Standard

### What does Astropad Standard do?

Astropad Standard allows you to use your iPad as a drawing tablet for your Mac. It connects your iPad to your Mac, enabling you to draw directly into any Mac creative application with pressure sensitivity and high image quality.

### What are the key features of Astropad Standard?

Key features include a natural drawing experience, compatibility with any Mac app, uncompressed image quality, fast performance up to 60 FPS, wireless or USB connectivity, Apple Pencil support, pressure sensitivity, customizable shortcuts, and accurate palm rejection.

### How much does Astropad Standard cost?

Astropad Standard is a paid application. Once purchased, it remains free with continual updates to improve performance. The companion Mac app required for use is free.

### What devices are compatible with Astropad Standard?

It requires an iPad running iOS 9.1 or later (iPad Mini 2 and newer, iPad Air and newer, iPad Pro, iPad 5th generation and newer) and any Mac running OS X 10.11 or later.

### Who would benefit from using Astropad Standard?

This app is ideal for illustrators, painters, animators, and photographers who want to leverage their iPad for digital art creation on their Mac. It's a cost-effective alternative to professional pen displays.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 3.7.1 — 2022-01-17

- Improved support for iPad mini (6th generation)

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