{"id":819038,"date":"2025-03-12T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/?p=819038"},"modified":"2025-04-01T10:46:35","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T17:46:35","slug":"answers-to-questions-wacom-intuos-pro-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/answers-to-questions-wacom-intuos-pro-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Answers to some common questions about the new Wacom Intuos Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In February 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/work-flow-introducing-redesigned-wacom-intuos-pro-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wacom released the new Intuos Pro<\/a>, our flagship line of professional creative pen tablets. Intuos Pro has been completely redesigned to provide an all-new level of precision and control over your work \u2013 and an intuitive creative experience that lets your ideas flow with effortlessness and efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wacom.com\/en-us\/products\/pen-tablets\/wacom-intuos-pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Wacom Intuos Pro Pen Tablet \u2013 A Workflow That Works\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GxZ2rQ-RHZU?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since its release, Wacom has received a number of questions about Intuos Pro's redesign and features. We've collected a few, along with answers, here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What features in the new Intuos Pro set it apart from previous generations?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new Wacom Intuos Pro features an <strong>updated ergonomic layout<\/strong> with intuitive mechanical dials and ExpressKeys along the top, designed for easy access and keyboard usage by both left- and right-handed users. These controls come preset with popular functions for convenience, but can also be easily customized with shortcuts for each creative application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It features a <strong>newly designed Integrated Circuit (IC) chip<\/strong>, which delivers improved performance and considerable size reduction. This results in a thin and compact product size, while achieving high pen accuracy and power savings. It is built with <strong>durable magnesium<\/strong> for added durability, and also comes with a physical <strong>three-position switch<\/strong> that lets users seamlessly toggle between a USB connection and up to two computers paired wirelessly with Bluetooth\u00ae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tablet comes with <strong>Pro Pen 3<\/strong>, featuring Wacom's most advanced pen technology for the most sensitive and accurate pen performance ever \u2013 but also features <strong>Dual Pen Technology<\/strong>, making it compatible with older Wacom Pro Pens as well as and EMR-compatible styluses from Wacom partners like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lamy.com\/en-us\/digital-writing\/for-android\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LAMY<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.staedtler.com\/us\/en\/discover\/noris-digital\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">STAEDTLER<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/02\/IntuosPro-medium-STAEDTLER-InUse-SefMcCullough.jpg\" alt=\"Intuos Pro STAEDTLER Pen In Use\" class=\"wp-image-818783\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/02\/IntuosPro-medium-STAEDTLER-InUse-SefMcCullough.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/02\/IntuosPro-medium-STAEDTLER-InUse-SefMcCullough-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/02\/IntuosPro-medium-STAEDTLER-InUse-SefMcCullough-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1100px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why were the shortcut buttons moved to the top and split on either side?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The newly redesigned ergonomic layout of the <strong>ExpressKeys<\/strong> and <strong>mechanical dials<\/strong>, along the top of the tablet, are optimized for easy keyboard use with either <strong>right or left-handed operation<\/strong> and to not interfere with pen movement. This layout also reduces accidentally ExpressKey button presses and reduces arm strain. Numerous set-up capabilities in the <strong>Wacom Center<\/strong> software allow you to easily and efficiently control software features and complex workflows so that you can fully focus on your creative flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What other improvements have been made to wrist comfort and ergonomics?<\/strong> <strong>Does the edge-to-edge drawing area leave enough space for resting your palm?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the redesigned ergonomic layout, the new Wacom Intuos Pro is the thinnest tablet Wacom has ever produced, with a leading edge <strong>only 4mm tall<\/strong>. This means one's work surface can more easily provide proper wrist support. The <strong>thinner bezel<\/strong> and <strong>reduced footprint<\/strong> also makes it more space-efficient on one's desk, providing more workspace flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/02\/Intuos-Pro-Dial-Markus-1080x608.jpg\" alt=\"Intuos Pro Dial Markus\" class=\"wp-image-818780\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/02\/Intuos-Pro-Dial-Markus-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/02\/Intuos-Pro-Dial-Markus-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/02\/Intuos-Pro-Dial-Markus-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is this tablet compatible with the Wacom ExpressKey Remote?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. While Wacom Intuos Pro comes with integrated <strong>ExpressKeys<\/strong> and one or two <strong>mechanical dials<\/strong>, all Wacom products are compatible with the <a href=\"https:\/\/estore.wacom.com\/en-us\/expresskey-remote-accessory-us-ack411050.html?srsltid=AfmBOoq1_0xscae_2YYlO-vHV2hswIkChGt3SJA794iVO08a0b4hCAqW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wacom ExpressKey Remote<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Note: a Wacom driver is necessary to connect the ExpressKey Remote to your computer.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can the active area be remapped?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. In the <strong>Mapping<\/strong> section of <strong>Wacom Center<\/strong>, choose the <strong>Advanced<\/strong> tab and turn on \u201cShow Advanced Options\u201d to allow full mapping customization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Does the new Intuos Pro have multi-touch?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. In conversations with our professional users, it became clear that <strong>multi-touch<\/strong> was not a popular feature \u2013 but its inclusion adds to the cost of producing the product. Removing this feature allowed us to create our highest performance Intuos Pro ever at a reasonable cost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/04\/Community_ProductPage_CintiqPro_ProdFeature-ProPen3_1020x276.jpg\" alt=\"Wacom Pro Pen 3\" class=\"wp-image-808583\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/04\/Community_ProductPage_CintiqPro_ProdFeature-ProPen3_1020x276.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/04\/Community_ProductPage_CintiqPro_ProdFeature-ProPen3_1020x276-980x265.jpg 980w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/04\/Community_ProductPage_CintiqPro_ProdFeature-ProPen3_1020x276-480x130.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1020px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What features in Wacom Pro Pen 3 set it apart from previous generations?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wacom Pro Pen 3 features our most sensitive, accurate, and natural pen performance ever, with improved <strong>tilt recognition<\/strong>, <strong>pressure sensitivity<\/strong>, and <strong>precision<\/strong>. And one of the most exciting new features is its <strong>customizability<\/strong>: with Pro Pen 3 you can adjust <strong>grip width<\/strong>, <strong>weight distribution<\/strong>, and <strong>button configuration<\/strong> to match your preferences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Does the new Intuos Pro support barrel rotation for the pen?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barrel rotation <em>is<\/em> supported by Wacom Intuos Pro, but the only Wacom pen with that feature is the <strong>Wacom Art Pen<\/strong>; Wacom Pro Pen 3 <em>does not<\/em> support barrel rotation. Unfortunately, the Art Pen is not currently available for sale from Wacom \u2013 but if you currently own one, you can use it with Intuos Pro.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"774\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/03\/Intuos-Pro-Overhead-With-Pen.jpg\" alt=\"Intuos Pro Overhead With Pen\" class=\"wp-image-819244\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/03\/Intuos-Pro-Overhead-With-Pen.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/03\/Intuos-Pro-Overhead-With-Pen-980x690.jpg 980w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/03\/Intuos-Pro-Overhead-With-Pen-480x338.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1100px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is Wacom Pro Pen 3 compatible with previous Intuos Pro models?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of its advanced features and specifications, Wacom Pro Pen 3 is only compatible with our Professional line of pen displays and tablets: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wacom.com\/en-us\/products\/pen-tablets\/wacom-intuos-pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wacom Intuos Pro (2025)<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wacom.com\/en-us\/products\/wacom-cintiq-pro-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wacom Cintiq Pro (2023)<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wacom.com\/en-us\/products\/pen-displays\/wacom-movink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wacom Movink<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How does the new Intuos Pro address pen nib durability? Has the tablet\u2019s surface been updated? Can texture sheets be used? Are there options for different nib types?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wacom Intuos Pro comes with a completely new surface, with special attention paid to reducing nib wear. <strong>Three different nibs<\/strong> are available with Wacom Pro Pen 3: the <a href=\"https:\/\/estore.wacom.com\/en-us\/wacom-pro-pen3-standard-nibs-ack24801z.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqpkyt6r1q3QnBMHyGEQBEFcFKay9zlUBtBKvn98-8aG9ihFlnt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Standard Nib<\/strong><\/a> for that classic Wacom pen-on-paper feel, the <a href=\"https:\/\/estore.wacom.com\/en-us\/wacom-pro-pen3-felt-nibs-ack24819z.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Felt Nib<\/strong><\/a> for a softer feel, and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/estore.wacom.com\/en-de\/wacom-pro-pen-3-rubber-nibs-5pc-ack253010z.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rubber Nib<\/a><\/strong> for a more controlled, precise pen stroke with a bit more \u201cgrip\u201d than the Felt or Standard nib.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And as with the previous Intuos Pro models, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wacom.com\/en-us\/products\/pen-tablets\/wacom-intuos-pro#Accessories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">texture sheet replacements<\/a><\/strong> are available for all three sizes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/01\/IntuosPro-med-InUse-JoyceLiu-00_33_22.1-1080x608.jpg\" alt=\"Joyce Liu with a Wacom Intuos Pro editing tablet\" class=\"wp-image-818596\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/01\/IntuosPro-med-InUse-JoyceLiu-00_33_22.1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/01\/IntuosPro-med-InUse-JoyceLiu-00_33_22.1-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/01\/IntuosPro-med-InUse-JoyceLiu-00_33_22.1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Have more questions? Want to get your hands on the new Wacom Intuos Pro?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any other questions about Wacom Intuos Pro including connectivity, software and drivers, or usability, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/support.wacom.com\/hc\/en-us\/sections\/29810783771415-Wacom-Intuos-Pro-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Support Page<\/a>. We also created a page answering some frequent questions about the new Intuos Pro, <a href=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/answers-to-questions-wacom-intuos-pro-2025\/\">check it out here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you're ready to buy, the <a href=\"https:\/\/estore.wacom.com\/en-us\/tablets.html#wacom-intuos-pro-link-anchor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wacom eStore <\/a>is the best place to buy the new Wacom Intuos Pro! The Small and Medium size tablets are available now, though stock of the Large size is unfortunately limited at the moment. Alternatively, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/buy\/Intuos4\/ci\/18557\/N\/3587502584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pre-order all three sizes from B&amp;H<\/a>. We\u2019re expecting more inventory of all sizes and for tablets to start shipping in April 2025!\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since its release, Wacom has received a number of questions about the Wacom Intuos Pro&#8217;s redesign and features. 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