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Inkpad
What it is
Inkpad is an iPad app for vector drawing and illustration. Its tools include grid, point, and path-edge alignment, freehand Bezier paths, object transforms, masks, unlimited layers, grouping, interactive gradient editing, and Boolean path operations. Text can be angled or placed along paths, styled with stroke, fill, shadow, and opacity, and set in built-in or imported OpenType and TrueType fonts. Color options include a wheel, RGB and HSB sliders, hexadecimal entry, an eyedropper, and reusable swatches. Inkpad imports SVG drawings and photos, PNG, and JPEG, and exports artwork as SVG, PDF, PNG, or JPEG. It supports Apple Pencil, including second-generation double-tap gestures. Files can move through iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, and cloud providers compatible with Apple Files. The app requires iPadOS 13.4 or later. It has a free plan and a 30-day trial; Inkpad Monthly costs $1.99 a month and Inkpad Yearly costs $9.99 a year. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and deleting the app does not cancel them.
For and against
For
- Exports artwork as SVG, PDF, PNG, or JPEG.
- Supports unlimited layers and Boolean path operations.
- Works with Apple Pencil double-tap gestures.
- Imports and exports through several listed cloud providers.
Against
- Requires iPadOS 13.4 or later.
- Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal.
- Deleting the app does not cancel a subscription.
The verdict
Inkpad offers a broad vector drawing toolkit on iPad, with support for common image and document formats. Consider its subscription renewal terms and iPadOS requirement before subscribing.
Who it suits
Inkpad suits iPad users creating vector illustrations who need path editing, typography, layers, and multiple export formats. It may also suit Apple Pencil users who exchange files through cloud storage.
Plans and prices
Inkpad Monthly
Unlock all features (1 month) · 30-day free trial
Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Inkpad Yearly
Unlock all features (12 months) · 30-day free trial
Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
On the record
- Apple Pencil
- Inkpad supports Apple Pencil, including second-generation double-tap gestures.inkpad.art · read 11 Oct 2026
- Cloud integrations
- The app supports importing and exporting files through iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, and cloud providers that work with Apple Files.inkpad.art · read 11 Oct 2026
- Color
- Color tools include a color wheel, RGB and HSB sliders, hexadecimal entry, an eyedropper, and reusable swatches.inkpad.art · read 11 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The App Store listing says Inkpad requires iPadOS 13.4 or later and is available for iPad.apps.apple.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Drawing tools
- It supports grid, point, and path-edge alignment, freehand Bezier paths, object transforms, and masks.inkpad.art · read 11 Oct 2026
- File formats
- Inkpad imports SVG drawings and photos, PNG, and JPEG, and exports artwork as SVG, PDF, PNG, or JPEG.inkpad.art · read 11 Oct 2026
- Layers and editing
- The app offers unlimited layers, grouping, interactive gradient editing, and Boolean path operations.inkpad.art · read 11 Oct 2026
- Maintainer and history
- Derek Pollard maintains and supports Inkpad; the original app was created by Steve Sprang in 2011 and Pollard took over development and support in 2015.inkpad.art · read 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says the app does not collect or store personal information and does not collect analytics directly or through third-party services.inkpad.art · read 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- Inkpad is a vector drawing and illustration app for creating artwork on iPad.inkpad.art · read 11 Oct 2026
- Subscription processing
- The privacy policy says Inkpad uses RevenueCat for subscription processing and says no personal information is shared with RevenueCat.inkpad.art · read 11 Oct 2026
- Subscription terms
- The maker states that subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends, and deleting the app does not cancel a subscription.inkpad.art · read 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can request help or send suggestions through the website form or the app’s gallery feedback option.inkpad.art · read 11 Oct 2026
- Typography
- Text can be angled or placed along paths, styled with stroke, fill, shadow, and opacity, and use built-in or imported OpenType and TrueType fonts.inkpad.art · read 11 Oct 2026
