Procreate Pen Pressure Not Responding or Working Correctly

Pen pressure issues in Procreate can be frustrating, especially if you rely on pressure sensitivity for your digital artwork.

The most common causes for pen pressure not responding or working correctly are either hardware-related or software-related.

Begin by checking your stylus settings.

If you're using an Apple Pencil, make sure it's properly paired with your iPad.

You can re-pair it by going to the Bluetooth settings and unpairing the Apple Pencil, then reconnecting it.

If the issue is specific to one stylus, try using a different one to rule out the pen itself as the problem.

If the problem persists, check Procreate’s settings for pressure sensitivity.

Navigate to Preferences > Brush Settings > Pressure Curve to adjust the pressure response.

If your pressure curve seems off, you can reset it to the default settings.

Next, ensure that Procreate is updated to the latest version.

Sometimes, pressure sensitivity issues are caused by outdated software that does not support newer hardware or iOS versions.

If you’ve recently updated iOS or Procreate, check if any updates are available for the app to fix any bugs that might have caused the problem.

Additionally, check the iPad’s screen settings.

The screen may be dirty or covered with a film that can block the stylus from making proper contact.

Clean the screen and test again.

Also, be mindful of the orientation of your stylus.

If you're using a non-Apple stylus, it may have specific requirements, such as pressure settings or tilt sensitivity, that need to be configured in Procreate’s brush settings.

If these adjustments don't solve the problem, reset Procreate’s settings to their default values.

This can fix configuration conflicts that might be affecting pen pressure.

Finally, if none of these solutions work, consider reaching out to Procreate’s support for more assistance.