Setting Up Astropad Studio
Astropad Studio is designed to mirror your computer screen to your iPad for an innovative graphics tablet experience. Astropad Studio works with a variety of macOS and Windows apps and is optimized for drawing or writing with the Apple Pencil and touch-based Magic Gestures.
Astropad Studio Overview
For more detailed instructions, visit our Getting Started Guide.
1. Download the Astropad Studio iPad App
- Install the Astropad Studio iPad app from the Apple App Store.
- Set up an account and subscription using your Apple ID or through our website.
2. Download the Astropad Studio Desktop App
For Mac:
- Download the Astropad Studio Mac app from the Astropad Studio downloads page.
- Open the
.dmg
file and move the app to your Applications folder.
- Download the Astropad Studio Windows app from the Astropad Studio downloads page.
- Open the
.exe
file and install the app.
3. Open Both Apps
- Launch the Astropad Studio app on your iPad and computer.
- On iPad, tap Get Started to create an account or Log In if you already have one.
Note: The Log In link is located below the button labeled "Try Free & Subscribe".
4. Connect Your Devices:
- Wi-Fi Connection:
- Ensure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.
- Make sure both your computer and iPad are on the same wireless network. If both your Mac and iPad are on the same network with a good signal, they should connect automatically.
Try Manual Wi-Fi Connection if you’re unable to connect automatically.
At the connection screen, click “Connect info” and a new window will be shown with connection options. Click “Wi-Fi Manual Connect", and a QR code will open on your Mac’s screen for your iPad to scan.
Take your iPad, making sure the Camera is “Enabled” for Astropad Studio, and allow it to scan the QR code. It will disappear entirely once you’re connected.
- USB Connection:
- Use your iPad's USB cable to connect it to your computer. You can also use any other cable that supports data transfer and is compatible with your iPad if you do not have the original cable that came with your iPad.
- Astropad Studio should detect the cable and connect automatically.
Additional Steps for macOS Users:
macOS Sonoma and Later:
Accessibility and Screen Recording will need to be enabled for Astropad Studio in newer macOS versions to function.
Accessibility
System Preferences > Privacy & Security > Accessibility. Check the box next to Astropad Studio.
Screen Recording
System Preferences > Privacy & security > Screen & System Audio Recording. Check the box next to Astropad Studio under Screen & System Audio Recording.
Older macOS versions:
- macOS Mojave (10.14) or Later:
- Enable Accessibility: Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy tab > Accessibility. Check the box next to Astropad Studio.
- macOS Catalina (10.15) or Later:
- Enable Screen Recording: Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy tab > Screen Recording. Check the box next to Astropad Studio.