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This smaller, more mobile Cintiq brings you all the advantages of working with a pen on screen.

Welcome to the Cintiq 12WX

Thank you for your recent purchase of Cintiq 12WX pen display and welcome to the Wacom family. To get you up and running, we offer you free valuable software, as well as installation videos, webinars, blogs and software tutorials. Wacom also has a wide range of product accessories as well as an ownership Privileges program that gives you discounts on additional software applications. And if you need more help, you can call one of our customer care representatives who are happy to assist you.

Read on to find out all the ways that Wacom can help you get the most out of your Wacom product.

Download Your Driver

Installing the software driver is necessary for your Wacom product to work properly. If you have not done so already, please download and install the correct software driver. Be sure to come back to this page for additional help in getting started with your product.

Free Bundled Software

To get you started, Wacom provides you with free creative software. Register and download the free software here that comes with your product.

Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 10

Powerful photoediting software that takes full advantage of Wacom pen pressure sensitivity and advanced controls.

Autodesk® Sketchbook® Express

Professional-grade and easy-to-use software for pen-based interaction with an artist-friendly user interface.

Corel® Painter™ Sketch Pad

Sketch, organize and share your creative ideas while leveraging the natural flow of an interactive pen display.

Nik® Software Color Efex Pro™ WE6

A collection of 6 photographic filters with a range of effects for use in Adobe® Photoshop®, Lightroom® and Aperature.

Wacom® Brushes 3.0

81 customized brushes for use with Photoshop CS+ and Photoshop Elements4+

Setting Up Your Cintiq 12WX

These demonstration videos guide you through the installation and configuration of your Wacom product.

Setting up Your Cintiq For Ergonomic Comfort
Learn how to set up your computer environment with your Cintiq is optimized for comfort and ergonomics.

Setting up Express Keys and Touch Strips
Learn how to program your Cintiq 12WX ExpressKeys, Touch Strips, and the buttons on your pen.

Why Use Dual Displays
Find out how two displays can be more beneficial than one.

Mirroring and Cloning
Learn how to “mirror” or “clone” your second display with your primary display to gain more workspace.

Configuring Dual Displays On A Mac
Learn how to set up the Cintiq as a second display with your primary Apple/Mac monitor.

Configuring Dual Displays On A PC
Learn how to set up the Cintiq as a second display with your primary PC monitor.

Help Guides

User Manual »

Accessorize Your Product

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Privileges Program

Take advantage of the Wacom Privileges Program. Receive deep discounts on industry leading software that help you achieve your creative goals. Learn more about the program.

Software Tutorials

Tutorials on popular software applications will help you get the most from your new tablet and your software. Check out these popular ones highlighting various techniques in Adobe® Photoshop®.

Adobe Photoshop

Pressure Sensitivity in Photoshop: Corey Barker

Corey Barker, at National Association of Photoshop Professionals, defines "pressure sensitivity" and explores some great Photoshop CS6 tools that use it. These features are built into Photoshop and accessed with a Wacom product, like an Intuos pen tablet or Cintiq display.

Selective Use of Pressure Sensitivity: Corey Barker

Corey Barker, at National Association of Photoshop Professionals, shows the advantages of using pressure-sensitivity in targeted areas of your image in Photoshop CS6. Adjusting pressure sensitivity on-the-fly allows you to make changes selectively to your image when using a Wacom product, like an Intuos pen tablet or Cintiq display.

Photoshop Selections: Corey Barker

Corey Barker, at National Association of Photoshop Professionals, demonstrates how to make different selections in Photoshop CS6 with a Wacom tablet, like an Intuos pen tablet or Cintiq display.. Using your pen and corresponding brush tools, you can visually paint your selections on your image using the color overlay called Quick Mask (Q on keyboard).

Clone Stamp & Pressure Sensitivity: Corey Barker

Corey Barker, at National Association of Photoshop Professionals, shows us how to utilize the clone stamp as a pressure sensitive tool in Photoshop CS6. By using a pressure-sensitive brush, you're able to better control your edits by making the transition to the new image more gradual and natural. These tips are handy when combined with a Wacom product, like an Intuos pen tablet or Cintiq display.

Retouching Portraits: Corey Barker

Corey Barker, of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, shows a handful of Photoshop tips for portrait photographers with a pressure-sensitive Wacom product such as an Intuos pen tablet or Cintiq display. Corey explores blemish removal and defusing shine on skin with a pressure-sensitive pen.

Compositing Images in Photoshop: Corey Barker

Corey Barker, at National Association of Photoshop Professionals, explores compositing. Using Wacom's pressure-sensitive pen, he shows us how to bring together two images using a layer mask and painting in an image.

Using a Wacom for Video: Corey Barker

Corey Barker, at National Association of Photoshop Professionals, discloses some tricks on the tablet itself that will turn your tablet or display into an editing deck for videos. These tips are handy when combined with a Wacom product, like an Intuos pen tablet or Cintiq display.