Medibang is a popular drawing app, especially for Android and iPhone users. However, not all smartphones and tablets (including iPads) can run Medibang without issues.
If you want to draw optimally without getting lags in Medibang, check if your PC, laptop, MacBook or smartphone meets the minimum system requirement.
In this article, I’ll detail the minimum and recommended specifications for Medibang on PC, Mac, iPhone, and Android smartphones and tablets. Additionally, I’ll address common questions about the Medibang system requirements.
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Medibang Minimum and Recommended System Requirements
According to the Medibang website, the following table lists the minimum and recommended system requirements for Medibang across all operating systems:
Windows PC & MacOS
| Specification | Minimum Requirement | Recommended Requirement |
| Operating System | Windows 10 or later / Mac OS 11 or later | Windows 11 or macOS 12 Monterey or later |
| Processor | Not specified | Not specified |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8GB or more |
| Graphics Card | Not specified | Not specified |
| Storage Drive | At least 100 MB of free storage drive on HDD | At least 2 GB of free storage space on an HDD or SSD |
| Drawing Tablet | Pen tablet compatible with Windows Ink Platform | A Wacom pen tablet is recommended. |
A notable point is that Medibang hasn’t specified the processor and graphics card requirements.
According to my experience, even budget CPUs such as the Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3 are sufficient for running Medibang smoothly on Windows PCs and laptops.
MacBook users typically don’t face performance issues with Medibang, whether their devices are powered by Intel or Apple’s M series chips.
For graphics cards, the integrated options from both Intel and AMD usually suffice for Medibang. I’ll delve deeper into dedicated graphics cards later in the article.
Medibang Paint iPad
Using Medibang Paint on an iPad comes with its own considerations, different from those on a Windows PC or Mac.
Here’s the table for Medibang iPad:
| Parameter | Requirement |
| OS | iPad OS 13 and above |
| Recommended iPads | iPad 6th generation (2018) and later iPad Air 3 (2019) and later iPad Mini 5 (2019 and later iPad Pro |
| Supported Stylus | Apple Pencil Adonit Pixel Adonit Pixel Pro (iPad Pro only) Intuos® Creative Stylus Intuos® Creative Stylus 2 Bamboo Stylus fineline Bamboo Fineline 2 Bamboo Fineline 3 Bamboo Sketch Jot Script Jot Touch 4 Jot Touch with Pixelpoint Sonar Pen |
| Internet Connection | Required to use Cloud features like Save to Cloud, Cloud Materials, Cloud Text, etc. |
The table came from this source: https://medibangpaint.com/en/ipad/about/
I’ve updated the system requirements information because Apple has discontinued the iPadOS 16 updates for the iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 5, and iPad 5th Gen. I don’t recommend using these iPads if you want to draw in Medibang.
Medibang Paint iPhone
Here is the table for Medibang Paint for iPhone.
| Parameter | Requirement |
| OS | iOS 11 and above |
| Recommended iPhones | iPhone X or later (iPhone released after 2017) |
| Supported Stylus | Adonit Pixel Intuos® Creative Stylus Intuos® Creative Stylus 2 Bamboo Stylus fineline Bamboo Fineline 2 Bamboo Fineline 3 Bamboo Sketch |
| Internet Connection | Required to use Cloud features like Save to Cloud, Cloud Materials, Cloud Text, etc. |
Source: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/medibang-paint/id1031158715
Medibang Paint Android
Here is the table for Medibang Paint – Make Art! for Android.
| Parameter | Requirement |
| Operating System | Android Oreo (Android 8) or later |
| Stylus | Wacom One Staedtler Noris Lamy EMR digital pen |
| Drawing Tablet | Wacom Drawing Tablet Huion Drawing Tablet XP-Pen Drawing Tablet |
| Internet Connection | Required to use Cloud features like Save to Cloud, Cloud Materials, Cloud Text, etc. |
Note that if you use a Samsung smartphone, you can’t use Wacom, Huion and XP-Pen drawing tablet to draw in Medibang Android.
There is a conflict between most drawing tablets and Samsung smartphones for unknown reasons. I recommend using the Samsung S-Pen if you draw on a Samsung tablet or smartphone.
How Much RAM is needed for Medibang?
To draw in Medibang without experiencing any lags, you must get at least 8 GB RAM. However, 16 GB of RAM is preferable.
Here’s why it’s better to have 16 GB of RAM for Medibang:
- You can use more layers in Medibang with additional memory. Layers will often be the elements that consume most of your system’s memory resources.
- It allows you to use complex, important brushes, such as hair or texture brushes, which consume more memory than basic brushes.
- To draw on a high-resolution canvas (4K or higher) in Medibang, you should have at least 16 GB of RAM.
- Allow you to multitask. More RAM will help your computer to multitask smoothly. Sometimes, I need to open other programs like Safari or Google Chrome to look at reference images when drawing in Medibang.
Do not use Medibang if your system only has 4 GB of RAM. Even though 4GB of RAM is the minimum requirement for Medibang, modern operating systems will utilize at least 2 GB of your memory.
With only 2 GB of memory left, it’s insufficient for intensive drawing and painting sessions. You will experience lag in the process.
Navigating Medibang’s System Requirements
For optimal performance when using Medibang, it’s important to consider the system specifications. Below is a detailed overview of the recommended processors and device specifications based on different platforms:
Windows OS
- It’s recommended to have at least an Intel i3 or AMD Ryzen 3 processor for seamless operation with Medibang on Windows platforms.
- Medibang is not optimized for workloads across multiple cores. Therefore, faster and more expensive processors like the Intel i9 or AMD Ryzen 9 are optional.
MacOS
- For Mac users, the Mac M1 ARM Chip or later is the preferred choice. This pertains to MacBooks that were released after 2021.
- MacBook with Intel CPU still compatible with the latest version of Medibang
iPad
- For artists using iPads, opting for models released after 2018 for the best experience with Medibang is advised.
- Use Apple Pencil or Apple Pencil 2 for the best compatibility on Medibang iPad
iPhone
- For Medibang iOS users, iPhones released after 2018 are preferred when working with Medibang to ensure smooth functionality.
- Make sure to have the latest version of iOS for optimal perfomance.
Android Smartphone and Tablet
- Smartphones equipped with a mid-range or superior Snapdragon chipset are recommended for optimal performance with Medibang.
- For Android tablets, Medibang requires at least 4 GB of RAM.
- Make sure to update to the latest Android OS version
If you’re looking for drawing apps other than Medibang, check out these articles:
Clip Studio Paint System Requirement
Does Medibang Require a Dedicated Graphics Card?
Your PC doesn’t require a dedicated graphics card to run Medibang smoothly. Integrated graphics cards are sufficient for Medibang’s demands.
Medibang primarily relies on your CPU, not your GPU.
Since Medibang runs efficiently on iPads and budget Android tablets, most PCs and laptops should easily handle Medibang.
However, having a dedicated graphics card, such as those from Nvidia or AMD, becomes crucial if you use more resource-intensive applications like Blender or Photoshop alongside Medibang.
Does Medibang Require an SSD?
Medibang doesn’t strictly need an SSD to function correctly. However, installing Medibang on an SSD can enhance the application’s overall performance by reducing loading times and improving brush stroke responsiveness.
When running low on memory, an SSD can serve as virtual memory, temporarily storing crucial Medibang data such as layers, brush strokes, used tools, and more.
It’s worth noting that there’s minimal performance difference between installing Medibang on a SATA SSD compared to an NVME SSD. The application doesn’t particularly benefit from the faster read speeds NVME SSDs offer.
These days, most laptops are equipped with SSDs anyway. For artists, the primary use of an HDD might be to serve as a backup for their collection of digital art.
It’s advisable never to install applications, including Medibang, directly on an HDD.
