Illustrator on iPad system requirements

Your iPad must meet the minimum iOS requirements listed below to use Illustrator on iPad.

Minimum system requirements

Your iPad must meet the minimum requirements listed below to use Illustrator on iPad.

Before you check the system requirements, ensure that your operating system and Illustrator on iPad are up to date.

If your iPad is not listed below but supports Apple Pencil, then Illustrator on iPad is compatible for you.

iPad model

  • iPad Pro 12.9 inch (6th generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9 inch (5th generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9 inch (4th generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9 inch (3rd generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9 inch (2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9 inch (1st generation)
  • iPad Pro 11 inch (4th generation)
  • iPad Pro 11 inch (3rd generation)
  • iPad Pro 11 inch (2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 11 inch (1st generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5 inch
  • iPad Air (5th generation)
  • iPad Air (4th generation)
  • iPad Mini (6th generation)

We recommend using Apple Pencil for the best experience of Illustrator on iPad.

Operating system

iPadOS 14 or later

Identify iPadOS supported devices.

RAM

4 GB

Storage

8 GB of available storage space for installation.

Internet

Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.*

Stylus 

Apple Pencil (1st generation), Apple Pencil (2nd generation).

Find out which apple pencil works with your iPad.

Support for specific iPad models

Is your app crashing on the following iPad models when using iPadOS 17.1 and Apple Pencil (2nd generation)?

  • iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)

Solution: Select Apple Settings > Apple Pencil and turn off Show Effects when using Pencil. For more information, go to the Apple Pencil hover section of Apple's support documentation.

Supported languages

Currently, Illustrator supports the following languages on iPad:

  • English
  • Deutsch
  • Français
  • 日本語
  • 한국어

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