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The iPad has become a powerful tool for designers, thanks to its portability and the array of professional-grade design apps available. Here are the top 10 design apps for iPad, catering to different aspects of design from illustration and graphic design to photo editing and vector art:
- Procreate
- A standout app for digital painting and sketching with a rich set of tools.
- Features: High-resolution canvases, over 100 customizable brushes, advanced layer system, animation capabilities.
- Affinity Designer
- A versatile vector graphic design app perfect for illustrations, UI design, and more.
- Features: Raster and vector workspaces, advanced grid and snapping options, extensive layer management.
- Adobe Fresco
- Combines the power of Photoshop brushes with vector brushes for an intuitive drawing experience.
- Features: Live brushes that mimic real-world media, layer support, Creative Cloud integration.
- Adobe Illustrator
- A full-featured vector graphic design app for creating complex illustrations and designs.
- Features: Pen and pencil tools, vector editing, customizable brushes, seamless integration with desktop Illustrator.
- Affinity Photo
- A comprehensive photo editing app that rivals desktop software in functionality.
- Features: Professional-grade editing tools, extensive brush library, RAW editing, PSD import/export.
- Autodesk SketchBook
- A professional-grade toolset for sketching and painting.
- Features: Wide range of brushes, blend modes, perspective guides, intuitive user interface.
- Concepts
- Ideal for precision sketching, architectural drawings, and vector-based designs.
- Features: Infinite canvas, customizable brushes and pens, vector manipulation, real-world scale measurements.
- Adobe Photoshop
- A powerful photo editing and manipulation app.
- Features: Layer support, selection tools, retouching tools, Creative Cloud integration for seamless workflow.
- Tayasui Sketches
- A user-friendly app for digital drawing and painting.
- Features: Realistic brushes, watercolor effects, layers, color mixing.
- Clip Studio Paint
- Highly regarded for comic and manga creation, as well as general illustration.
- Features: Extensive brush customization, vector tools, animation support, 3D models for reference.
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Astropad Studio
- This app mirrors desktop creative applications onto your iPad, allowing you to use powerful desktop software with the flexibility of the iPad. It is available for $79 per year after a 14-day free trial
Ibis Paint
- A free drawing app that comes with a plethora of brushes, materials, and features like stroke stabilization. It is particularly popular among beginners and can be upgraded for additional features
- Procreate
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