Wacom is designed with creatives in mind, but what are other effective ways to use Wacom? Whether you’re creating a graphic novel, designing for film and TV, retouching wedding photos, or teaching students remotely, Wacom tools help bring your ideas to life. For over 40 years, creatives worldwide have trusted Wacom for precision, reliability, and seamless workflow integration.
The question really is… what can’t you do with a Wacom? Let’s explore the possibilities that Wacom has to offer.
Illustration, Comics & Manga
From manga panels to children’s books, Canadian artists use Wacom tablets to sketch, ink, and colour with total control. Pen pressure sensitivity and tilt recognition help you create dynamic lines that feel just like traditional tools.
- A great option to start with:
One by Wacom, Medium
No matter if you want to work in creative apps or looking for a tool that enables you to write, annotate or doodle shapes in educational software. This tablet has everything you need, so it’s easy to get started on your next project or lesson. Just connect the USB cable to your Mac or PC, download and install the driver and you’re ready to go.
And if you are using a Chromebook, just plug the tablet to your USB port and you have an instant start. No driver installation required. It couldn’t be easier.
Select academic discounted pricing below if you are an eligible student or teacher. Your academic ID will be required at checkout.
Graphic Design & Concept Art
Wacom is a favourite for designers working in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and Affinity Designer. Whether you’re working on brand identities, UI/UX wireframes, or concept sketches, Wacom delivers pixel-perfect results.
- Designed for creative professionals:
Wacom Intuos Pro Medium
The Intuos Pro drawing tablet, Wacom’s flagship tablet, combines cutting-edge pen technology with unmatched precision, comfort, and versatility to help creators achieve the perfect harmony between work and flow. Designed with professional needs in mind, it’s the only Wacom graphic tablet featuring the customizable Pro Pen 3, which allows you to adjust the grip, weight, and button configuration for a personalized experience with Wacom’s most sensitive and accurate pen technology. This art tablet’s ergonomic layout includes intuitive dials and ExpressKeys, located at the top of the tablet and easily accessible for both left- and right-handed users. At its thinnest, Intuos Pro is only 4mm, and is built with durable magnesium, it’s portable yet rugged, ideal for studio or on-the-go use. With three sizes to suit any style—whether for detailed editing or expressive art forms – Intuos Pro integrates seamlessly with creative software and supports Bluetooth® connectivity. It’s also compatible with previous generation Wacom Pro Pens and EMR styluses from brands like LAMY and STAEDTLER.
Animation & Storyboarding
Canadian animators trust Wacom in every stage of production, from thumbnails to final renders. Compatible with Toon Boom Harmony, Blender, and After Effects, Wacom makes drawing frame-by-frame intuitive and efficient.
- Studio-grade hardware:
Recommended products
Wacom Cintiq Pro 27
Price range: $4,655.95 through $4,799.95
Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 Stand
$799.95
Photo & Video Editing
Retouching skin tones? Colour grading for YouTube? A Wacom pen adds freedom to your finesse more than a mouse ever could. Perfect for Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Capture One, and DaVinci Resolve workflows.
- For photo editors and retouchers:
Wacom Cintiq 16 (2025)
Dive into creativity with the new Wacom Cintiq 16 — a display that feels as natural as pen on paper and performs like a pro studio tool. Draw with natural feel and precision on a 2.5K WQXGA (2560 x 1600) display that brings out even the subtlest line work and textures, empowering illustrators and designers to work at a high level of precision. The anti-glare etched bonded glass surface feels like paper beneath your hand, while 99% DCI-P3 and 100% sRGB coverage ensure that colors are vibrant and adaptable to modern standards and workflows.
Wacom Pro Pen 3 captures every nuance with 8,192 pressure levels, 60° tilt support and 3 programmable side-switches. The 12ms LCD response time keeps pen movement fluid and natural — setting the standard others can only attempt to follow. With 8-bit color depth, increased brightness and exceptional contrast that makes shadows and highlights pop, you\\\’ll create your best work yet. Designed for comfort and flexibility, Cintiq 16 comes equipped with built-in fold-out legs that raise the display to a 20-degree working angle right out of the box. For even more ergonomic versatility, an optional adjustable stand (ACK651KZ) is available separately, offering a range of angles to suit your preferred creative posture. Wacom Cintiq 16 (2025) delivers professional-grade precision at a price that puts premium creative tools within reach—because your talent deserves nothing less. Professional-grade performance. Streamlined design. Accessible price. Dive in with confidence—Cintiq 16 is ready.
Remote Learning & Digital Whiteboarding
Teachers and students across Canada use Wacom to annotate, draw diagrams, and explain ideas in real-time on Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet. It’s like having a digital whiteboard in your hand.
- Great hybrid work/study tools:
Recommended products
Wacom Intuos Small, Bluetooth
Price range: $87.25 through $119.95
One by Wacom, Small
Price range: $57.18 through $58.95
Wacom One S Pen tablet
Price range: $130.90 through $134.95Wacom One 12 Pen Display
Price range: $290.95 through $299.95
Office Productivity
Not just for artists! Wacom helps professionals across various industries work smarter and more efficiently. Use your pen to sign documents, take handwritten notes, or create visual presentations. Contact us to find out about Wacom’s Business products like Signature Pads!
- Lightweight and portable:
Wacom Movink 13″ OLED Pen Display
Always ready to go.*
Wacom Movink features a lightweight and innovative OLED display, unprecedented compatibility and connectivity, and enhanced functionality in our most on-the-go and portable pen display to date. Wacom Movink empowers you to bring your studio along no matter where your creative journey takes you. The OLED display means the colour accuracy and contrast are top-notch, pen performance is faster and more flexible than ever, and there’s no light leakage. It comes with a special version of Pro Pen 3. Features include:
- Dual Pen technology for diverse pen options
- A simple USB-C cable and universal OS compatibility
- Touch Keys & Tablet button for ExpressKeys
*Connects via single USB-C to C cable on computers with DisplayPort Alt Mode or Thunderbolt 3/4
If your computer’s USB port doesn’t support DisplayPort Alternate Mode, refer to the installation guides below:
Find the Right Wacom for Your Workflow
| Product Line | Best For | Highlights |
| One by Wacom / Intuos | Students & Beginners | Plug & play, lightweight, budget-friendly |
| Wacom One Screen | New digital artists | Pen display experience at a great value |
| Cintiq | Hobbyists, Freelancers | Studio-grade screen at a budget-friendly price |
| Intuos Pro | Creative Professionals | Designed to seamlessly integrate into any workflow |
| Cintiq Pro | Creative Professionals | High-res displays, colour accuracy, touch features on some models |
| Movink | Mobile Creators | Ultra-light OLED display, Pro Pen 3 |
Resources to Get Started
Looking to sharpen your skills? Wacom offers free tutorials, webinars, and creative challenges. Check out the learning hub or follow us on social media to stay inspired.
Ready to Create?
From Vancouver to Halifax, Canadian creators trust Wacom to support their digital workflows. We’ve explored some effective ways to use Wacom, now it’s time to browse our product line and find the perfect pen tablet or display at Wacom Canada.
If you need help choosing the device that’s right for you, contact us any time, we’d love to hear from you!
