This tutorial video gives you an overview of using DrawPad. It will teach you how to use the template wizard to populate a template with text and images and how to use the editing tools to customize your creation. The video also demonstrates working with layers, using the various color tools and using the Advanced Project settings and features.
How to Add an Overlay Image or Clipart
This tutorial video will show you how to add an overlay image or clipart to your graphic design project. Learn how to import clipart into your project from the NCH Clipart Library or insert images of your own.
How to Resize an Image or Canvas
This video will show you how to resize an image or canvas. Learn how to choose your resizing units, adjust the width and height and preserve the aspect ratio of an image.
How to Fill with a Pattern
This tutorial video will show you how to fill an area or shape with a pattern. Learn how to draw a shape and apply a fill pattern or fill an existing shape with a pattern. You can also load your own image to be used as a fill pattern.
How to Make Curved Text
This tutorial video will show you how to make curved text. Learn how to use a preset curve or draw a curve that your text will follow. Adjust the positioning of your curved text on the page and change the text color and style.
How to Use the Bezier Curve
This tutorial video will show you how to use the Bezier Curve to draw precise curves using control points. Learn how to create and delete curve points and adjust the color, size and position of your curve with different tools from the tool panels.
Setting Up for Use With a Drawing Tablet
This tutorial video will show you how to set up a drawing tablet in DrawPad. Learn how to connect touchpad devices or drawing tablets and adjust settings such as pressure sensitivity and thickness of strokes.
How to Use the Drawing Tools
This tutorial video will show you how to use the drawing tools and features within DrawPad. Learn how to use Pencil, Brush, Marker, Pen, Spray Paint and Crayon tools to create your digital artwork.
Note: the tutorials on this page are for DrawPad beginning with version 4.00. For tutorials on other NCH Software products see the NCH Software YouTube Channel.
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DrawPad Graphic Editor Software is an easy-to-use image composition and manipulation program, and an essential tool for all types of graphic design projects.
