iPad Evolves Into a Creativity Powerhouse With Procreate, LumaFusion & More

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Once known mainly for streaming and web browsing, the iPad has transformed into a full-fledged creative workstation — and a suite of lesser-known apps is helping drive that shift. Artists continue to gravitate toward Procreate, a one-time $12.99 app offering 16K canvases, advanced brushes, animation tools, and a built-in time-lapse “Replay.” Video creators are turning to LumaFusion, a feature-rich $29.99 editor supporting multi-layer 4K ProRes projects, HDR workflows, voice-overs, and fine-tuned audio controls. Meanwhile, Canva remains a go-to for quick visuals, offering templates, AI tools, and a free tier with optional upgrades. Together, these apps highlight how iPad software is expanding beyond the Adobe ecosystem and lowering the barrier to pro-level creative work.

[Nahid Hossen]

iPad is becoming the go-to device for portable creative workflows.

[Rimon Khan]

With apps like these, the iPad now competes directly with desktop setups.