These settings assume driver 6.4.13-4 is installed. Open Wacom Tablet Properties from the system tray icon to access all settings.
Pen settings
Pen pressure curve
The pressure curve controls how hard you need to press to get full pressure. The default is linear — but most artists prefer a softer curve for natural brushwork.
| Use case | Recommended curve | Feel |
|---|---|---|
| Digital painting / illustration | Soft (shift curve left) | Full pressure with light touch |
| Linework / inking | Default or slightly firm | More control over thin/thick variation |
| Photo retouching | Soft or default | Gentle adjustments |
| 3D sculpting | Default or firm | Consistent strokes |
Adjust in Wacom Tablet Properties → Pen tab → Tip Feel slider or click Customize for a custom curve.
Mapping
Tablet area and screen mapping
Wacom Tablet Properties → Mapping tab:
- Full area: the entire tablet maps to your full screen. Best for general use.
- Portion: use only part of the tablet. Useful if you only work on one monitor or want a smaller active area.
- Force proportions: always enable this to avoid squashed/stretched strokes, especially on widescreen monitors.
- Multiple monitors: set the monitor mapping to the specific screen you draw on for accuracy.
Windows Ink
Windows Ink — on or off?
| Application | Windows Ink | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Photoshop CC 2019+ | ON | Adobe switched to Windows Ink API |
| Photoshop CS6 / older | OFF | Old versions use WinTab API |
| Clip Studio Paint | Either | Configure in CSP preferences |
| Krita | OFF | Krita works better with WinTab |
| Procreate / iPad apps | N/A | Not applicable on Windows |
| Blender | OFF | Blender uses WinTab by default |
Toggle: Wacom Tablet Properties → Pen tab → check or uncheck Use Windows Ink.
Photoshop
Recommended Photoshop settings
- Enable Windows Ink in Wacom Tablet Properties
- In Photoshop: Edit → Preferences → Performance → Advanced Settings → Drawing Mode: set to Basic if you have lag
- In brush settings: enable Shape Dynamics → Size Jitter → Control: Pen Pressure
- Disable Smooth (set to 0%) for more responsive strokes
FAQ
Settings questions
How do I reset Wacom settings to default?
Open Wacom Tablet Properties → click the preferences icon (gear) → Remove All Preferences. This resets all settings including custom pressure curves and button assignments to factory defaults.
Pressure sensitivity feels wrong in Photoshop
First check Windows Ink is enabled (Photoshop CC needs it ON). Then in Photoshop, close and reopen the app after changing Wacom settings. Also check that brush size/opacity dynamics are set to Pen Pressure in the Brush Settings panel.