Hi, everyone! Today I'm here to give a 'tiny' review of the XPPen Deco 640 (^_^)I got the device thanks to the Strange Little Things event! I was surprised when I saw the email ha, ha!The Deco 640 is one of those devices I've always been interested in trying because of its compact size, which allows you to move from one side of the canvas to the other in an instant, thereby reducing wrist strain.Before I get into the review, here are some photos of what's inside the package, which I personally think is very nice 💖The tablet reminded me of my first graphics tablet, including the feel of the stylus; however, since it’s newer, its features are superior and it comes at a lower price. Don’t remove the included screen protector until you’ve tested the product first—which I recommend doing—but once you’ve finished testing it and verified that it works properly, I do recommend removing it because it causes bubbles, and the drawing experience is compromised with the protector on.One of my biggest fears when I got my first graphics tablet was that it would get scratched, which led me to try different screen protectors to prevent that. Once I decided to remove it, the drawing experience improved significantly, and it didn’t get scratched at all, so I can assure you that it’s very unlikely to happen (unless you press the stylus too hard or don’t clean it after use).I first tested the device on my cell phone to see if it worked, since it didn’t require any drivers, but keep in mind that you need to rotate it 90° to the left to align with the active area.The 8 shortcuts it has aren't physical—they're virtual—so you have to move the stylus over the icon to activate them. Although I found the idea of virtual shortcuts interesting, I ran into some issues when testing them because some wouldn’t activate—and it’s not because the device is malfunctioning! It’s because, as I mentioned, the Deco needs to be rotated, but my tools were arranged on the left, so I’d accidentally select a tool instead of the shortcut :S(The program I used was Clip Studio Paint in Studio mode, but if you use Simple mode, this shouldn’t happen).I also wanted to know what the default shortcut settings were, so I’ve included the list here so you can customize the program’s shortcuts if you plan to use it on Android or iOS!(The stylus buttons are used to activate the eraser; by default, they function as the mouse right-click).When I tested the Deco 640 on a PC, I did notice an improvement in the drawing experience because I had the entire active area available horizontally. One of the things I liked most was the texture of the surface itself, which is slightly rough, like a sheet of paper. The virtual shortcuts also worked perfectly when I placed the stylus at the top, avoiding the issues I had on my cell phone.By the way, I already had the XPPen drivers installed because I’d been using the Artist Ultra 16, so I didn’t have to uninstall them for the Deco to work. So if you have another XPPen device, you only need to install the drivers once (unless the device is new and you need the new drivers that support it).With regard to the stylus movement in proportion to the aspect ratio, I felt like the stylus moved a little faster than I expected, though I assume it’s just a matter of getting used to it.I adjusted both the stylus pressure and the shortcuts on my PC to see if they would change on my phone, but the changes don’t carry over to other platforms. What I did notice is that after trying the Deco 640 again on my phone, I felt more comfortable—the shortcuts no longer caused me any trouble when I pressed them. I like the idea of virtual shortcuts, but with physical shortcuts these problems don’t exist—Although I understand that the device needs to be small and lightweight.I have nothing more to add other than that today’s options are much broader and more accessible, with better features than just 10 years ago! So if you’re just starting out in the digital world, the Deco 640 is one of the best options right now!And what better time to take advantage of it than with the new purple color that just came out :D

Our new Magic Pro 13 is almost here! We’re looking for 3 lucky creators to try it before launch. Just join XPPen Community and follow the steps below to apply. Complete the experience, and the new product is yours to keep. ✨ Get an Early Look at Magic Pro 13Magic Pro 13 is XPPen’s Professional All-Scenario Drawing Pad, built on deep hardware-software integration. It works as both a standalone drawing pad and a full drawing display when connected to a PC, supporting creation on the go and at your desk.Powered by Android 16, it features a 3K 120Hz display, the X4 Smart Chip Stylus, and an industry-leading hardware-level Drawing Display Mode with ultra-low latency, native color output, and higher-bandwidth video transmission. XPPen’s self-developed software ecosystem also includes Shelf for organizing creative assets and Canvas for quickly capturing ideas.🏆 Magic Pro 13 has also secured four “Best of IFA 2026” honors from Gadgety Awards, TechRadar, Yanko Design, and Android Headlines. Learn more about Magic Pro 13 →XPPen Debuts Magic Pro 13 at IFA 2026, a Professional All-Scenario Drawing PadAnd there’s even more to explore when you try it for yourself! 🗓️ Activity Time(1) Application: September 15–27, 2026 (UTC+8)(2) Reviewers Announced: September 30, 2026 (UTC+8)(3) Experience & Content Preparation: Within 14 days of receiving Magic Pro 13The publishing schedule and other experience details will be shared with selected reviewers. 🎁 What You’ll Get🌟 Try Magic Pro 13 Before Launch🌟 Keep It After You Complete the Experience🌟 Get Featured on XPPen Community🌟 More Opportunities for Future Collaborations 🚀 Activity ProcessApply → Reviewers Announced → Confirm Participation → Product Shipping → Experience & Review → Publish → Keep Magic Pro 13 📝 How to EnterStep OneLeave a comment under this post and tell us:① A little about yourself and your creative background;② Why Magic Pro 13 interests you and how you think it could fit into your creative workflow;③ How you’d like to review and share your experience with Magic Pro 13 if selected.Feel free to include links to your previous reviews, creative work, or XPPen Community posts if you have any. Step TwoComplete the application form:https://forms.gle/xjiRvw5W9GCGSuyJ7 Both steps are required for your application to be considered. ✍️ What You’ll ShareIf selected, you’ll publish the following on XPPen Community:(1) 1 Original ArtworkCreate one original artwork with Magic Pro 13. (2) 1 In-Depth ReviewAt least 500 words and 3 original imagesYour review can cover unboxing, creative tests, your artwork and workflow, features you tried, and anything else worth sharing from your real experience with Magic Pro 13. You’re also welcome to include a video if you’d like.*All content must be original. Plagiarism and AI-generated or AI-assisted content are not allowed. 📌 Activity Rules(1) Selected reviewers will need to confirm their participation and agree to the experience terms before the product is shipped.(2) Please complete the experience and review within the required timeframe. If they are not completed on time or the content does not meet the requirements, the product will need to be returned.(3) If the product needs to be returned, you should ensure that there is no obvious man-made damage or loss of function, otherwise you will be liable for compensation.(4) Serious violations, including sharing non-public information without permission, plagiarism, reselling the product, or submitting false information, may result in cancellation of participation and further action under the experience terms.(5) Selected reviewers will be contacted by email after the announcement. If we don’t hear back within 10 days, the spot may be offered to another applicant.(6)  If you have any questions, please leave a comment or contact us at community@xp-pen.com.The final interpretation of activity rules belongs to XPPen.

Artist Ultra 14 has been out for a little while now, and we’re curious — have you had a chance to create with it yet? We’d love to hear your thoughts!Whether you’ve already tried Artist Ultra 14 or are simply curious about it, you’re welcome to join the discussion:1. Already using Artist Ultra 14?Tell us about your experience so far — what you like, what stands out to you, or how it fits into your creative workflow.2. Haven’t tried Artist Ultra 14 yet?Tell us which feature or aspect of Artist Ultra 14 you’d most like to try, and why.🎁 The first 20 users to leave a valid comment will each receive 300 X-Coins!Share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇

Every digital artist has that ONE thing in their drawing software that makes them want to throw their tablet out the window. For me as i am a begginer animator and illustrator both, it is lack of brushes in the animation software, mismatching frames, brushes that stop working and the lag that can be solved only by turning off the whole tablet😡? What's the most frustrating thing you've experienced with your drawing software?Tell me which software you use and what annoys you about it. I'm curious to see if other artists have the same problems.

 не знаю куда писать и где искать решение проблемы.Проблема: неверный (не правильный) нажим кисти в начале. Нажим должен быть мягким, а выходит жестким, будто я нажимаю с помощью мышки, а не пера.В примере слева показано как работает кисть, справа как должна работать. На прошлом планшете такой проблемы не было. Настройки все те же.I don't know where to write or where to look for a solution.Problem: Incorrect (incorrect) brush pressure at the beginning. The pressure should be soft, but it comes out hard, as if I'm using a mouse instead of a stylus.The example on the left shows how the brush works, and on the right, how it should work. This problem didn't exist on my previous tablet. The settings are the same.

This is not just discussion, this is my appeal to xppen to get a new spin & win prizes challenge.We users with no high end or no rewards from the community who have average drawing skills and can improve significantly with devices like pen tablet or pen display, needs this kind of event as this is solely luck based unlike the other challenges in which you have to be great artist first. Instead of learning with the help of new devices.For me, i don't have a high-end pc or a good drawing tablet with stylus, i have only an android tablet with no stylus support, so my art is me dragging my fingers on tablet. A single pen tablet might help but the events award only great artist. I know myself, that my art comes from drawing through some pen not by dragging finger around.This event gave everyone equal chance by luck to get something significant and hope that it returns back soon.If you are like me who wants this event back, the comment "we want to spin" and like this discussion so that the words of community reaches to xppen

Hello, I was just wondering if tablet holders make a noticeable difference in comfort and grip style when using non display tablets like the deco fun L tablet (what I'm using). Recently my arm hurts below the wrist (where the FCU tendon is) after 30-40 minutes of practicing drawing. I've started drawing about 2 months ago, and I noticed that I keep my hand and wrist bent up which is what I suspect to be the cause of it along side the fact that my tablet is completely flat on the table. I have my arm on the table and move it from shoulder and elbow when drawing so I doubt its wrist strain. Has anyone had any similar experiences of pain from (possibly) bad grip/posture, how did you fix it and if you got a tablet holder was it a big help/improvement in terms of comfortability? Ths is what my grip looks like but my hand and wrist is bent up more

Hi!I'm relatively new here. I wanted to change my profile picture, username, etc. But when I click on"save", that captcha pops up with the numbers and letter. I enter the code and click 'save' again. But every time, the captcha just keeps reloading. So I just can't change anything. I tried from pc, tried from phone. Is it a bug?Thanks for the help

Everyone has that one feature they just can't compromise on when it comes to a drawing tablet.For me, it's palm rejection and pen compatibility ( even tho i don't have them in my current tablet) . Everything else comes after those two.But I'm curious about yours 👀Is it:✍️ Pen compatibility🖐️ Palm rejection🎚️ Pressure sensitivity📐 Pen tilt support🖥️ Screen quality🎨 Color accuracy⚡ Refresh rate🎯 Low parallax🔘 Shortcut buttons🎛️ Dial/wheel📏 Screen size🔌 Device compatibility🧑‍💻 Driver/software support🔋 Pen battery lifeOr something completely different?Drop your #1 essential feature in the comments—and tell me why it matters to you.

Hi everyone, this is my first time posting here. I bought the XP-PEN Magic Note Pad eight months ago, and honestly, I think it’s a great product. I’ve written plenty of notes and created many illustrations with it. It’s really convenient having the included stylus always at hand without worrying about charging it, thanks to its battery-free technology. However, I’ve realized that I mostly use it at home; when I go out, I prefer taking my iPad Mini and Apple Pencil with me. That’s a good alternative, but I do miss the XP-PEN MNP on those occasions—the tablet's size is the main obstacle preventing me from carrying it wherever I go. It would be amazing if a "mini" version of that tablet—or an XP-PEN Magic Drawing Pad "mini"—existed. I know I’m just dreaming, but I decided to write this post to see if such an idea is even part of XP-PEN's plans, or if any other users have ever thought the same thing. hanks for reading—cheers!