# Is 3D Slicer available for a tablet?

**URL:** <https://discourse.slicer.org/t/is-3d-slicer-available-for-a-tablet/14802>\
**Category:** Support\
**Tags:** segmentation\
**Created:** [November 28, 2020, 5:50pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/is-3d-slicer-available-for-a-tablet/14802 "2020-11-28T17:50:53Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 12\
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**Author:** ![aldoSanchez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@aldoSanchez](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/aldoSanchez)\
**Post date:** [November 28, 2020, 5:50pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/is-3d-slicer-available-for-a-tablet/14802/1 "2020-11-28T17:50:53Z")

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I want to edit the segments on a tablet because I think is easier to use a pen.  
or it’s another tool to do it fast.

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**Author:** ![hherhold](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.slicer.org/hherhold/32/12199_2.png) [@hherhold](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/hherhold)\
**Post date:** [November 28, 2020, 6:25pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/is-3d-slicer-available-for-a-tablet/14802/2 "2020-11-28T18:25:24Z")

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I’ve been meaning to add this to the documentation for some time…

I use a Wacom Intuos Pro (medium) pen tablet to do all my segmentation work. I program the pen buttons and tablet buttons with shortcut keys, and it speeds up my workflow tremendously.

I mainly use it with a MacBook Pro but I’ve also used it on Windows machines. I highly recommend a drawing tablet if you’re doing lots of manual segmentation work.

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**Author:** ![jamesobutler](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.slicer.org/jamesobutler/32/7511_2.png) [@jamesobutler](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/jamesobutler)\
**Post date:** [November 28, 2020, 6:26pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/is-3d-slicer-available-for-a-tablet/14802/3 "2020-11-28T18:26:48Z")

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Here’s a previous thread which details this type of topic. Surface Pro laptops are used or a Wacom tablet with an Apple laptop

> [@Segmentation on Tablet/stylus](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/segmentation-on-tablet-stylus/9838):
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> Hi, Are there any recommendations regarding segmentation using stylus/using a tablet. Which device/hardware is best to buy that would work slicer effectively. Thanks, Sarv

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**Author:** ![aldoSanchez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@aldoSanchez](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/aldoSanchez)\
**Post date:** [November 28, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/is-3d-slicer-available-for-a-tablet/14802/4 "2020-11-28T19:27:59Z")

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i want to know the name of the app or how can I install slicer in the tablet

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**Author:** ![lassoan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.slicer.org/lassoan/32/13_2.png) [@lassoan](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/lassoan)\
**Post date:** [November 28, 2020, 7:43pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/is-3d-slicer-available-for-a-tablet/14802/5 "2020-11-28T19:43:37Z")

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iOS devices (iPad, iPhone) cannot run macOS applications. Apple is trying to converge their software and hardware platforms, so maybe it will be possible in a few years. If you want to use your iPad for segmentation now then maybe you can use it as a sidecar with your Mac, but for better user experience you need connect a pen tablet (Wacom) to your macOS device or use a Windows tablet.

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**Author:** ![muratmaga](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.slicer.org/muratmaga/32/3622_2.png) [@muratmaga](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/muratmaga)\
**Post date:** [November 30, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/is-3d-slicer-available-for-a-tablet/14802/6 "2020-11-30T16:15:13Z")

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On a related note, is it possible to run Slicer on ARM64? Mainly android tablets?

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**Author:** ![pieper](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.slicer.org/pieper/32/8_2.png) [@pieper](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/pieper)\
**Post date:** [November 30, 2020, 4:41pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/is-3d-slicer-available-for-a-tablet/14802/7 "2020-11-30T16:41:45Z")

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We explored [Slicer on Android](https://projectweek.na-mic.org/PW33_2020_GranCanaria/Projects/SlicerOnAndroid/) a bit - there would be a lot of libraries to port.

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**Author:** ![muratmaga](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.slicer.org/muratmaga/32/3622_2.png) [@muratmaga](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/muratmaga)\
**Post date:** [November 30, 2020, 4:57pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/is-3d-slicer-available-for-a-tablet/14802/8 "2020-11-30T16:57:34Z")

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OK. Doesn’t sound like a good time investment it is a fairly marginal use case anyways.

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**Author:** ![aldoSanchez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@aldoSanchez](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/aldoSanchez)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/is-3d-slicer-available-for-a-tablet/14802/9 "2020-12-01T19:37:10Z")

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Hi  
today I made a test with a tablet Lenovo, it works fine I use the tablet as a second screen of my computer. I think easier that way.  
You only need to download spacedesk on your computer and also on the tablet or mobile device.

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**Author:** ![lassoan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.slicer.org/lassoan/32/13_2.png) [@lassoan](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/lassoan)\
**Post date:** [December 4, 2020, 5:13am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/is-3d-slicer-available-for-a-tablet/14802/10 "2020-12-04T05:13:02Z")

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What operating system do you run Slicer on, and what operating system your tablet uses? Do you use the tablet with a stylus?

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**Author:** ![aldoSanchez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@aldoSanchez](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/aldoSanchez)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2020, 8:04pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/is-3d-slicer-available-for-a-tablet/14802/11 "2020-12-05T20:04:09Z")

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the way that it works for any tablet is because the app shows the image of the pc or laptop in a table using the IP, the resolution it’s no so good at all because ts transmitting the information in a local web but still works.  
you can down load this on the app store for any windows or android I’m not sure if Apple has this application, I think is in the beta version.  
and I use windows on my pc I haven’t tested on Linux.  
The link is here:  
[https://spacedesk.net/##box\_434](https://spacedesk.net/##box_434)

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**Author:** ![aldoSanchez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@aldoSanchez](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/aldoSanchez)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2020, 8:07pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/is-3d-slicer-available-for-a-tablet/14802/12 "2020-12-05T20:07:28Z")

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I use a simple pen touch with no keys