Inklet

Inklet is a utility application designed exclusively for macOS that allows users to turn their Mac's built-in trackpad or external Magic Trackpad into a fully functional, pressure-sensitive pen tablet for drawing, painting, and photo editing.

It is particularly popular for users who need occasional tablet functionality but don't want to carry or invest in a dedicated device like a Wacom tablet.

Key Features

• Trackpad as a Tablet: Inklet interprets stylus or finger input on the trackpad as pen movements, enabling drawing and sketching in graphics applications.

• Pressure Sensitivity: When used with an appropriate stylus (like the Pogo Sketch by the same company, Ten One Design) or on newer MacBooks with the Force Touch trackpad, the trackpad becomes pressure-sensitive. Heavier pressure results in a thicker stroke, mimicking a real pen or brush.

• Hovering: Moving a stylus or finger lightly over the trackpad allows the cursor to move (hover) without making a mark, exactly like a professional pen tablet.

• Advanced Palm Rejection: Includes algorithms to detect and reject accidental touches around the edges of the trackpad, allowing you to rest your hand naturally while drawing.

• Virtual Sliders: A feature that allows you to zoom in/out or change parameters (like brush size) in your drawing application by sliding your finger or stylus along the edges of the trackpad.

• Universal App Compatibility: Works with virtually any Mac application that accepts pen input or drawing tools, including:

  • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Lightroom

  • Affinity Photo & Designer

  • Pixelmator Pro

  • Microsoft OneNote

  • GIMP, SketchBook Pro, etc.

• Handwriting Recognition: Works with macOS's built-in handwriting recognition capabilities, allowing you to jot down notes directly on the trackpad.