As a surface pattern designer, perfecting your seamless repeat patterns is key to creating stunning designs. But let’s face it—sometimes the process can get cumbersome, especially when you have to switch between apps and devices. That’s why we developed the Pattern Tester on Professional Digital Brushes—a tool designed to let you test your patterns directly from your iPad, making it more convenient than ever to refine your designs on the fly!

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How do I Test My Repeat Patterns on iPad?

Our Pattern Tester is a versatile tool tailored for surface pattern designers, letting you preview, scale, adjust, AND print or save your seamless patterns—all directly from your iPad. Whether you’re commuting, sitting at a café, or sketching in your studio, you can refine your pattern tiles without needing a desktop computer. Everything happens right on your iPad, allowing you to test as you go and keep your creative momentum flowing.

How Does It Work?

The Pattern Tester is designed for speed and convenience:

Drag and drop your pattern directly from your iPad into the tool for an instant preview. No file transfers or switching between apps—everything stays in one place.
Adjust the scale of your pattern in real-time to see how it repeats, letting you perfect your design to any size without the guesswork.
Download the preview directly from the tool, or use our Procreate integration to drag your tile into a layer in Procreate, giving you immediate visual feedback on your work.

No more exporting files, toggling between apps, or waiting for software to load. Just upload, adjust, and refine your designs all on your iPad.

On-the-Go Convenience for Procreate Users

For designers who love creating with Procreate, the Pattern Tester is a game-changer. It’s optimized to work seamlessly with Procreate, allowing you to drag and drop pattern tiles directly from your iPad into the tool and see your repeats in action. With this on-the-fly testing capability, you can quickly adjust your patterns and see results instantly, making it ideal for fine-tuning details wherever inspiration strikes.

Why You’ll Love the Pattern Tester

Test Anytime, Anywhere: With the Pattern Tester, your iPad becomes a mobile design studio. You can refine and adjust your seamless patterns wherever you are.
Stay in the Flow: No interruptions to your creative process—preview your patterns in real time and make adjustments as you create.
Versatility at Your Fingertips: Whether you’re designing textiles, stationery, or wallpapers, the Pattern Tester allows you to test your designs on the spot, ensuring they’re perfect before moving forward.

How to Get Started

Using the Pattern Tester is as easy as it gets:

Upload your pattern or drag and drop it directly from your iPad.
Adjust the scale to see how it looks across different sizes.
Download your preview or test it in Procreate by dragging the tile onto a layer—all without leaving your iPad.

You’ll be able to preview and perfect your patterns on the fly, saving you time and keeping your creative flow uninterrupted.