Digital Pads

Despite their sophistication and superior user experience, tablets are sometimes unable to recreate the experience of putting pen to paper while sketching. Digital pads have been serving as a great go-between for a while now. Over the years, digital pads have also evolved; they’re now more intuitive and a lot more portable than they used to be.

A digital pad is a device that lets you hand-draw images and graphics directly onto the computer. It consists of a rough, touch-sensitive surface upon which you can draw or write anything you want with a pen-like tool called stylus.

What makes a digital drawing pad special is its ability to detect or customize the pressure and angle. Because graphics drawing tablets can detect how forcefully you are pressing the stylus and at what angle, you can use the stylus as a calligraphy pen, wide-stroke brush or an airbrush. It is therefore a very useful tool for an artist who wants to sketch digital art or a student who wants to take computer-ready notes during a lecture.

A digital drawing or writing pad will allow you to work the traditional way while giving you the advantages of speed and precision allowed by designing software. Write notes during a meeting or design your brand's website banner - a digital tablet lets you be quick and efficient whether you are a professional or a hobbyist.

While there are a few technical differences, the majority of digital drawing pads function in the same way. So, to decide the best digital pad for you, keep in mind the drawing surface, the pressure sensitivity and battery life. These tablets usually come in sizes ranging from 5.5 inches (a bit smaller than a A5 paper) to 12 inches (a bit bigger than an A4).

Currently, professional digital pads have 8192 pressure levels and beginner pads offer 4096 levels. Don't let the numbers overwhelm you - the higher the pressure level, the more sensitive your pad will be to pressure.

Depending on the type of your tablet, the battery life and charging type will vary. While many drawing pads connect to your desktop laptop for power, some work on batteries that might need to be recharged mid-project.

Now that you know the basics of digital pads, it is time to shop for one from our Croma store or from Croma.com. Wacom, Portronics, and XP-Pen, among others, make some of the best digital drawing pads in India. Whether you are a professional or someone just entering the world of art, there is a digital pad for you at Croma.