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How Do I Connect My Wacom Tablet to Photoshop?

Last updated on November 19, 2022 @ 10:27 am

If you’re a digital artist, chances are you use Adobe Photoshop for your work. And if you’re using a Wacom tablet to draw and paint, you’re probably wondering how to connect the two so you can get the most out of your hardware. Luckily, it’s a pretty simple process.

    Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Plug the USB cable that came with your Wacom tablet into an available USB port on your computer.
  2. Turn on your Wacom tablet. You should see a blue light come on.
  3. Launch Adobe Photoshop.
  4. In Photoshop, go to Edit > Preferences > Input Devices.
  5. In the Preferences window, make sure that “Enable Input Device” is checked and that “Use Windows Ink” is unchecked.
  6. Click OK to close the Preferences window.
  7. In Photoshop, go to Window > Workspace > Reset Current Workspace.
  8. When prompted, click Yes to reset your workspace.

And that’s it! You should now be able to use your Wacom tablet with Adobe Photoshop.

If you have any trouble getting things set up, be sure to check out the Wacom website or Adobe’s support site for more help.

Conclusion:

If you want to use a Wacom tablet with Adobe Photoshop, all you need to do is connect the two devices using a USB cable and follow a few simple steps in Photoshop itself. Once you’ve done that, you’ll be able to take full advantage of your Wacom tablet’s capabilities when working in Photoshop.

PRO TIP: If you are using a Wacom tablet to connect to Photoshop, be aware that there are potential compatibility issues. Make sure that you have the latest drivers for your tablet, and check with Wacom’s website for any known issues.
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