How to use iPad as a Graphics Tablet | Sidecar Tutorial

In this video, I'll show you how to use an iPad as a graphics tablet on a Mac with Sidecar.

Get more creative control (compared to mouse control) within design, drawing, creative, editing apps by using your iPad in this way and using apple pencil with sidecar, you get even more control and is what essentially makes this a drawing tablet.

Sidecar is compatible with the following Macs and iPads:

MacBook Pro introduced in 2016 or later
MacBook introduced in 2016 or later
MacBook Air introduced in 2018 or later
iMac introduced in 2017 or later, or iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015)
iMac Pro
Mac mini introduced in 2018 or later
Mac Pro introduced in 2019
iPad Pro: all models
iPad (6th generation) or newer
iPad mini (5th generation) or newer
iPad Air (3rd generation) or newer

The operating systems compatible with Sidecar are:
MacOS Catalina or later
iPadOS 13 or later

In this video, I'm using an entry level M1 Mac Mini and a 2017 10.5 iPad Pro.

Your iPad and Mac will both need to be connected to the same apple ID, both have bluetooth and wifi and be within 10m (30ft) of each other.

Sidecar allows your iPad to be a second screen for your Mac, in mirroring or extending the primary screen mode. I'll show you how to setup sidecar on mac and iPad and how to use sidecar on those devices.

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All of my videos are filmed on an Apple iPhone 11 using FilmicPro and edited on a Mac Mini using Davinci Resolve.

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[GuyClapperton]

I've spent the last 8 weeks (time off for Christmas of course) trying to master an old Wacom tablet to add 'scruffy' bits to my PowerPoint presentations and this has told me how to do it with the iPad. Life is suddenly a load easier, thank you!

[tikiroa]

absolutely amazing thanks for the video its a massive time saver ive been airdropping images back and forth till i found this, i was o the verge of ordering a wacom but this saves money as we have ipad pro and mac

[kimballscarr]

Great video.. for me I see a couple uses; a) when writing a technical or legal research product document the possibility of four documents open allow for effortless copy and paste between or quick reference while writing, b) when making a CAD/Model keeping track of reminders and cleaning up work space from menu space… or menu note space, triple play.

[juventusfckid]

I haven't even bought my ipad but using it as a graphic tables is something I'm keen on and I found this video very useful. As a result I'm going to give you a like and 'a' subscribe! Keep the good work. I'll come back if I have any questions ahah

[stephanieleigh.design]

Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video, I tried reading instructions online but I just learn and understand better by listening and watching rather than reading! So helpful!

[zaynsarasa]

i can finally use my old ipad for art! i used to use a mouse and it was a pain but you saved me!

[mayabelle]

This video saved me! Thank you for explaining this

[ledisquejockey]

Hi ! Thanks for the video. Do you know how can I disable the touch function of the iPad Pro while using it as a graphic tablet connected with Photoshop? I constantly experiment annoying movement of my images because of the palm of my hand...

[Scrubmellow]

This channel is amazing and underrated. Awesome work!

[paulwhitehead]

Great Video, to the point, Clear and easy to understand, well Done.

[nerdwithascreen]

Saved me $200-300 on a drawing tablet for clip studio paint program so appreciate this loads!! Thank you so much!!

[natasharivera]

I got my iPad and lap top to mirror, but how do I make my apple pencil work on my I pad? it says it's connected but its not doing anything?

[andalingtanjung]

Im already use cable. but why touchscreen & pencil not working on ipad after extend monitor with ipad? pplease answer

[kimgrffr]

hello, I see you seem to be using photoshop on the iPad with the Sidecar connection. I have a problem, when Sidecar is connected to my iPad my Pencil does not give me the same rendering when I use the photoshop brush while when I use my mouse again, the settings of my brush are respected. when I use my Pencil the size of my brush is not respected it is thinner than the chosen settings. I am a photographer it prevents me from being precise. when I want to suddenly use my Pencil for precision it makes me traces on my shots instead of simply replacing my mouse. Do you have a solution?

[KoppOlymp]

Hi, what app can I use to draw / write using the apple pencil - ipad with Sidecar?

[LadySamurai]

I used it before but now i can’t use my iPad as a drawing tablet anymore. I have both mirror my tv screen like always.
Help! I need to use it for work! I tried everything

[SSJYBALT]

Will i work for me i have a Bigsur Early 2013 mac and a 6th gen ipad?

[diogosm]

Amazing video. Please, get my like from Brazil and thanks a lot! Now I have no more doubts and I'll buy my iPad

[elisagal]

do you know if you can use other sytlists

[pascaldorland]

You set the example on how every yt movie should be created. Nice and clear explanation on the subject and a very good way of presenting, without the usual annoying screaming ;) well done! 👍🏼