Workbench supports Apple Pencil input, allowing you to use your iPad as a pressure sensitive drawing tablet for your remote Mac.
Your Apple Pencil input is passed through to macOS so you can draw, paint, sculpt, and edit just like you would on a locally connected tablet.
This works with many creative apps including Photoshop, Krita, Blender, and other applications that support pressure sensitive input.
✏️ Supported Apple Pencil Devices
Workbench supports any Apple Pencil that works with your iPad.
Pressure sensitivity and tilt should function normally in apps that support stylus input.
🖊️ How Apple Pencil Input Works
Workbench sends your Apple Pencil input directly to your Mac. Most apps will automatically recognize it as a pressure-sensitive stylus.
How the stylus behaves depends on the app you are using. Some apps require specific brush or input settings to enable pressure sensitivity.
⚙️ If Pressure Sensitivity Isn't Working
If pressure or tilt isn't behaving as expected, make sure:
Double check that your app supports pressure sensitive stylus input
Check the app’s brush settings and ensure pressure is enabled
Restart your Workbench session
Try testing pressure in another drawing app and without Workbench to confirm behavior
Some apps require additional configuration. Check the documentation for the specific app you are using if needed.
💡 Using a Wacom Tablet
If you also use a Wacom tablet connected to your Mac, it should continue to work normally during a Workbench session.
Workbench acts as a separate display, so it should not interfere with existing tablet drivers.
You can use either your Wacom tablet or Apple Pencil during the same session.