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 seven 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 its 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 first before you experience the paper-feel, we made that a lot easier too. With Paperlike™ 3, we introduced the Butterfly Application™ — 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 the problem with Nanodot® 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? Doesn’t Apple itself say any screen protector should be less than 0.1 mm thick? Exactly. A screen protector will always have an impact — unless it’s ultra-thin.

So we made Paperlike™ even thinner.

“0.1mm, like Apple recommends?”

Thinner!

“0.096mm?”

Thinner!!!

“0.095mm?”

Bingo. That’s as thin as half a human hair.

And because it’s designed for the Apple Pencil, the surface is hard enough to withstand scratches without wearing down your pencil tip. Like we built it deliberately for your Apple Pencil — because we did.

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 telling you it’s so much better. 2.430.000 customers think it is. But you don’t trust us fully yet. You can’t try before you buy, right?

True, but 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.

Not anymore. With Paperlike™ 3 we introduced the Butterfly Application™ — a revolutionary way to apply your 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.

If only there were a brand dedicated to creators and doers like you. Perhaps a grip that keeps the Pencil ergonomic without compromising magnetic charging or double-tap features.

Or 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.