I am currently working on a 2D animation for my entry in the 2025 XPPen Christmas Drawing Contest; however, it appears that the upload page does not support the .mp4 format. Any solution?

Hi everyone,I'm currently exploring ways to improve my digital art and design workflow using my XP-Pen tablet, and I recently upgraded to an AI laptop to speed up my processes. I’m curious about how I can optimize the combination of these two for AI-based tasks like image enhancement, 3D modeling, and other creative projects.Specifically, I’m wondering:What AI tools or software do you recommend for digital artists working with an XP-Pen tablet?How can I integrate AI features, like auto-enhancement or smart brushes, to speed up my digital art creation process?Are there specific laptop specs (processor, GPU, RAM) that would help enhance AI performance with XP-Pen tablets?Any tips on configuring settings in both AI software and XP-Pen tablet drivers to ensure smooth performance?I’d love to hear how others are using AI laptops with their XP-Pen devices, especially if you’ve found any helpful setups or specific AI tools that make the process more efficient.Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

I just got an Artist Pro 16 2.5k, and for the most part, it works nicely. BUT... the point where the pen draws is a little bit down and to the right of the pen tip, hidden where I can't see it unless I hold the pen at an extremely unnatural backwards tilt and look from the side. If I do that contortion, I can readily join new fine lines to existing ones. If I hold the pen normally I have to guess where to put the pen. Should be no problem, just use the pen position calibration procedure.... but apparently this feature that used to exist in the xppentablet "driver" UI is no longer there. (The "Calibration" button has been replaced by the Floating Menu button, it seems.)So what is the current way to solve this pen position problem?

I’ve been thinking about how great it would be if there were an accessory similar to the Sketchboard Pro for the Magic Drawing Pad. With something like that, you could sit comfortably on the couch, rest the tablet on your lap, and get solid support for your arms.

I’ve been testing a few new AI-focused devices for my drawing setup, and the performance boost has been surprisingly good. In the mid of comparing different options, I noticed many artists calling them some of the best ai computers for creative work because they handle large canvases, layers, and real-time effects much more smoothly.With an XP-Pen tablet, the pen response feels sharper, multitasking is quicker, and there’s far less lag when switching tools or running heavy files.Has anyone else experienced similar improvements?It would be great to hear how these systems are working for other artists here.

Lately, our design team has been handling heavier projects, and the usual workstations are starting to struggle. We’re evaluating different backend setups that can support fast rendering, shared storage, and smooth collaboration without slowing editors down. In the mid-phase of planning, our infra lead suggested checking how HPC environments might help handle large visual workloads and parallel tasks.Has anyone here integrated a server solution to support creative teams? I’m looking for real experiences—whether you used clustered compute, centralized storage, or a hybrid layout—to keep performance consistent as projects scale. Any insights on what worked (or didn’t) would be really helpful.

Hi everyone,I’ve been using the Star 05 wireless tablet for a few weeks now, and overall it feels great for sketching and quick edits. However, I’m facing an odd issue where the tablet occasionally disconnects or lags, especially when my PC wakes up from sleep mode. I'm currently plugging it through a regular USB hub, so I’m wondering if that might be the cause.I also considered testing it with an ethernet adapter setup since I heard some users switch to a more stable wired workflow to avoid interference. Has anyone here tried bypassing their USB hub or switching to a direct connection to solve similar instability?Additionally, if there’s a specific driver version or configuration that works best for this tablet on Windows 10/11, I’d really appreciate your recommendations.Thanks in advance for any insights!

Hello,In the tablet workspace, the Windows window and application windows are shifted to the right.Example: I can only see part of the numbers on the clock on the right in the taskbar.How can I fix this problem?Thank you for your reply.

Hi everyone,I recently upgraded my setup and started using my XP-Pen tablet together with a new AI laptop, and I’m trying to fine-tune everything for the smoothest drawing experience. The laptop handles creative software really well, and I’m excited to use its extra features for art workflows.Before I jump into long projects, I wanted to check with the community: are there recommended settings or adjustments that work best with XP-Pen tablets on modern laptops? For example, do you usually enable or disable Windows Ink, customize pressure curves in the XP-Pen driver, or tweak display calibration for better pen accuracy?I’m mainly working in Clip Studio Paint and Krita, so any workflow tips or setup recommendations would be super helpful. Just trying to make sure I’m getting the best out of both devices!Thanks a lot!

Hi everyone, I’ve been working on several large illustration and animation projects lately using my XP-Pen display, and I’m curious how other artists here handle file management and long-term storage. As projects get bigger, high-resolution layers and exported videos quickly add up, so I’ve been exploring better ways to organize everything.Some creators I know are now using server storage as part of their workflow not in a technical or complicated way, but simply as a reliable way to centralize artwork, backups, and multi-device access. It seems especially useful for those who switch between a tablet, a PC, and a laptop.How do you manage your growing art libraries?Do you rely on external drives, cloud sync, shared storage, or something else?Any best practices for keeping projects safe, fast to access, and neatly organized?Looking forward to learning from your experiences!