We’ve been writing on paper for 2,000 years. Now you’re supposed to write on your iPad’s glass screen? How does that work? Spoiler: it doesn't.

Your Apple Pencil glides uncontrollably like a five-year-old learning to ice skate. Smudges all over your screen look gross and make your pencil stick a bit. And honestly, it just kind of feels weird, doesn’t it?

Jan, Paperlike’s founder, had the exact same experience nine years ago when the first iPad Pro with pencil support came out. He was certain someone would fix it, but no one did. So he went for it and launched the first Paperlike™ with the help of Kickstarter. iPad users worldwide supported the launch, and Paperlike, the company, was born.

Jan wanted to push the envelope. He wanted a better paper-feel, fewer refractions, and better scratch resistance. Because, let’s be honest, the first version wasn’t great. It solved the problem, sure, but with what we know now, we’re actually a bit embarrassed.

After years of research and over $1,000,000 spent on development, we made a product we’re proud of.

And over 2,460,000+, yep, that’s two million four hundred sixty thousand plus customers love their Paperlike™ and can’t imagine using their iPads without it.

The secret sauce to Paperlike is our Nanodots™ surface. A proprietary technology you won’t find anywhere else.

Tiny micro-beads make your pencil vibrate ever-so-slightly, giving you that stroke resistance and control you know from paper. Modeled after high-quality Japanese paper, the paper-feel strikes the exact right balance between smooth and rough.

You will feel it. And you will see it: way better handwriting and instantly improved sketches.

And because you have to apply it before you can experience the paper-feel, we've made the process super easy with our Butterfly™ Application System.

It's a revolutionary, simple process to apply your Paperlike stress-free, bubble-free, and perfectly aligned—every time.

But wait a second: Wouldn’t putting something on your iPad diminish its brilliant screen quality? Good question. And you’re right; any screen protector will affect clarity. Rough surfaces typically have a rainbow effect when the pixel light shines through them (like a prism). 

And you might have guessed it: we solved that problem with our Nanodots technology. Undisturbed, the light shines around and through the Nanodots right into your eyes.

After all, you want your iPad to FEEL like paper, not look like paper.

And yes—it also protects your screen. Not the “throw-it-off-a-six-floor-building” kind of protection, but more than enough for anyone who values their iPad enough not to run it over with an RV.

Ok, that sounds great. But wouldn’t putting something between your screen and the pencil affect responsiveness?

Yes. Unless it’s ultra-thin. Apple recommends a max thickness of 0.0037 inches (0.095mm) for full Apple Pencil support.

So we made Paperlike a little less than that—around half as thin as a human hair.

Talking about splitting hairs, we also made the Paperlike surface hard enough to withstand scratches but not wear off the pencil tip. Like we made this thing deliberately for the Apple Pencil, can you believe it?

The Paperlike’s Nanodots surface is manufactured in Switzerland. You know those people famous for cheese, fonts, and precise watches? Turns out, they also make outstanding plastic foils with unparalleled precision.

And while Jan started Paperlike to scratch his own itch, we worked with hundreds of digital artists, notetakers, and paperless professionals to make this thing better and better. Today we are confident, this is the best product you can put on your iPad. Even better than sliced cheese.

You read through the whole page, and you really like the idea of improving your iPad—or, as some would say, making it usable in the first place. You’re almost ready to push the buy button. Almost. But what if you don’t like it after trying it?

We get it. We’re really hyping this up (and 2.460.000 customers agree). But you don’t trust us fully yet.

You'd love to try before you buy, right? 

Since you're buying online, we can offer you the next best thing: buy it, try it, and if you don’t love it you’ll get your money back.

Send us an email, we’ll give you a 100% refund within a week. No questions asked, no hard feelings.

Just 1.7% of people have taken us up on this offer. 98.3% believe Paperlike is absolutely worth the price.

Not a problem anymore. With Paperlike 3 we introduced the Butterfly Application System—a brand new way to apply a screen protector. Just follow the step-by-step guide on your iPad, align with the included Helper Tool and unfold the wings. Stress-free, bubble-free, and perfectly aligned every time.

And if your cat still decides to “help” you halfway through … don’t worry. Every Paperlike pack comes with a spare. We believe in second chances.

Hm. That’s a tough one. If only there was a brand dedicated to creators and doers like you...

They'd make things like more durable pencil tips or a grip that makes the Apple Pencil ergonomic without compromising magnetic charging or double-tap features.

Or maybe they'd create a cleaning kit to keep your iPad spotless on the go. Or a drawing glove so your hand glides smoothly across the screen. Or, of course, a folio case that gives your iPad the warm notebook hug it deserves.

If only… oh wait.