Wacom Integrates Yuify into ibisPaint for Enhanced Copyright Protection of Digital Artworks

Wacom Integrates Yuify into ibisPaint for Enhanced Copyright Protection

In a significant development for digital artists, Wacom has recently announced the integration of its innovative service, Wacom Yuify, into the popular drawing application, ibisPaint. Starting July 28, 2026, this integration allows creators to safeguard and verify the authorship of their digital artworks through an efficient, streamlined process right within the app.

Seamless Integration for Mobile Creatives

The incorporation of Wacom Yuify marks a new era for artists who rely on mobile technology for their creative endeavors. Previously available mainly on desktop applications like Adobe Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint, Yuify is now fully accessible on platforms such as Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Android. This cross-platform support enables a diverse range of creators to utilize Yuify’s features to authenticate and secure their digital creations seamlessly.

One of the key benefits of Wacom Yuify is its ability to embed ownership and authorship information directly into the artworks using invisible micro-markers. This technique creates a permanent and verifiable record of the creator’s rights, allowing them to easily demonstrate ownership and clarify their rights regarding the art they produce. In addition to supporting various file formats like PNG, the embedded information can be verified using Yuifinder, a free browser-based verification tool.

Enhancing Trust in Digital Art

The launch of Yuify within ibisPaint is particularly timely, as the demand for reliable copyright protection in the digital art community continues to grow. With over 500 million downloads globally, ibisPaint is widely used by artists who sketch, illustrate, and publish their work on both mobile devices and desktops. This integration means that artists can now protect their authorship directly while engaging in their creative processes, ensuring that their rights are preserved with minimal disruption.

Koji Yano, Senior Vice President of the Creative Experience Unit at Wacom, comments, “As creative activities increasingly move to mobile devices and social platforms, it is vital for artists to easily demonstrate their authorship wherever they work. By integrating Wacom Yuify into ibisPaint, we are not just expanding our focus beyond desktop tools; we are making copyright protection more accessible as part of daily creative workflows.”

In a statement about the collaboration, Yuka Inoue, Section Manager at ibis inc., expressed enthusiasm for the improvement in the digital environment for artists: “By combining Wacom Yuify's invisible digital ID with the diverse creative tools of ibisPaint, we aim to provide a more comprehensive creative experience that continuously supports artists in managing and presenting their artworks.”

The Future of Digital Art and Copyright

With the increasing participation in digital communities, the issues of authorship and trust are becoming paramount for all artists—not just for professionals but for anyone sharing their creations online. Wacom Yuify is designed to assist creators at all levels by providing a reliable means to explain their ownership through tools they are already familiar with. Furthermore, Wacom aims to support creators beyond the moment of creation, helping them navigate the sharing and discovery of their artworks over time.

Starting July 28, 2026, users can access Wacom Yuify directly in ibisPaint, ibisPaint X, and ibisPaint Edu. This heralds a new chapter in copyright protection within one of the most beloved applications for artists. For more details about Wacom Yuify, interested individuals can visit Wacom's official website.

In summary, the integration of Wacom Yuify into ibisPaint not only facilitates easy authorship protection for digital artworks but also empowers artists to confidently share their creations in an increasingly digital world. As the landscape for digital art continues to evolve, such innovations are crucial in ensuring that the rights of creators are preserved and respected.