Wacom Yuify Comes to ibisPaint, Bringing Authorship Protection to Digital Art Creation

Seamlessly embedding authorship protection into everyday, mobile-first creative workflows with ibisPaint.

TOKYO, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wacom today announced that Wacom Yuify, its digital service for protecting and verifying authorship of digital artwork, is rolling out to ibisPaint, including ibisPaint, ibisPaint X, and ibisPaint Edu, starting July 28, 2026. By updating to the latest version of ibisPaint, creators can use Wacom Yuify to retain authorship information as part of their digital art creation process. With Wacom Yuify rolling out to ibisPaint, the service expands beyond desktop-only support to Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Android.

Wacom Yuify is a digital service that embeds authorship and ownership data directly into artwork using invisible micromarking technology. This data creates a persistent and verifiable record that helps creators prove authorship, communicate ownership clearly, and build trust around their digital work. When used with ibisPaint, Wacom Yuify supports the PNG format. The embedded information can be verified using Yuifinder, a free, browser-based verification tool.

Until now, Wacom Yuify has only been available through desktop creative tools such as Clip Studio Paint, Adobe Photoshop, and Rebelle, supporting workflows on Windows and macOS. With the addition of ibisPaint, Wacom Yuify is becoming accessible within creative environments that reflect how many creators draw, sketch, and share their work today.

ibisPaint is a widely used illustration and drawing app with over 500 million downloads worldwide, used by a broad global community of creators who sketch, illustrate, and publish their work across mobile and desktop environments. By integrating Wacom Yuify into ibisPaint, authorship information can be embedded naturally as part of everyday creative workflows.

"As creative activity increasingly takes place on mobile devices and social platforms, it's important that creators have simple ways to assert authorship wherever they create," said Koji Yano, Senior Vice President, Creative Experience Unit at Wacom. "By bringing Wacom Yuify to ibisPaint, we are expanding our focus beyond desktop tools and making authorship protection more accessible within the creative workflows people use every day."

"We welcome the enhancement of an environment where digital creators can confidently share their work and demonstrate the authenticity of their creations through ibisPaint's support for Wacom Yuify," said Yuka Inoue, Section Manager at Ibis inc. "By combining Wacom Yuify's invisible digital ID with ibisPaint's diverse creative tools, we expect to offer a broader creative experience that supports creators in managing and presenting their artwork throughout their creative journey."

As creative expression continues to expand across digital communities, questions of authorship and trust remain essential—not only for professionals, but also for individuals who share their work online as part of everyday creative practice. Designed to support creators at every level, Wacom Yuify provides a reliable way to assert authorship within the tools they already use. Through Wacom Yuify, Wacom seeks to support creators beyond the moment of creation—standing alongside them as their work is shared, discovered, and carried forward over time.

Availability

Wacom Yuify support for ibisPaint, ibisPaint X, and ibisPaint Edu will begin rolling out on July 28, 2026.

For more information or to start using Wacom Yuify, visit https://yuify.com

About Wacom

Wacom is a global leader in digital pen solutions, offering intuitive tools for writing and drawing. Our products are trusted across creative fields—from studios and classrooms to healthcare—supporting students and professionals alike. Wacom pen technologies also power many pen-enabled PCs, tablets, and phones through partnerships with top tech brands.

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Wacom Yuify Comes to ibisPaint, Bringing Authorship Protection to Digital Art Creation

As free cancellation and 'pay at the hotel' options increase in popularity, Agoda highlights how accommodation partners can win more by giving guests greater control over their travel plans.

SINGAPORE, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda's latest ranking of most popular search filters for 2026 reveals that booking flexibility is playing a growing role among travelers in Asia. Agoda search data highlights free cancellation and 'pay at the hotel' as some of the region's most-used filters, reflecting preferences for convenience and greater control over travel plans.

While accommodation type remains the most-used search filter, accounting for 19% of all filter use across Asia, traveler priorities are diversifying. Both 'free cancellation' and 'pay-at-hotel' options have climbed into the top 10 most popular filters region-wide, highlighting the increasing importance travelers are placing on clear cancellation policies and flexible payment options, on top of where they stay.

Agoda's further data shows that this desire for flexibility extends throughout the trip planning journey. Travelers aren't just looking for refundable options; they are also tailoring their searches around convenient property features like specific bed types, parking facilities, and proximity to public transport. Travelers are looking for accommodations that can easily cater to their specific travel styles, whether they are planning a spontaneous drive-to getaway, traveling with a large group, or mapping out a multi-stop itinerary.

"Search filters can reveal what travelers want to know before they book whether that's the right accommodation type, greater flexibility or confidence in the quality of a stay," said Andrew Smith, Senior Vice President, Supply at Agoda. "For accommodation providers, these insights can be a roadmap for meeting evolving traveler expectations. Properties that make their value proposition clear, highlight the amenities guests care about most, and reduce booking friction will be better positioned to increase visibility, encourage conversion in an increasingly competitive market."

To help accommodation partners capitalize on these shifting search behaviors, optimize visibility, and capture high-intent interest, Agoda recommends three core strategies:

Agoda's Key Considerations for Accommodation Partners:

1. Eliminate Booking Friction: With flexibility shaping modern booking behavior, hoteliers should look to implement flexible cancellation windows and localized, multi-tiered payment paths including 'pay at hotel' options, where appropriate to build guest confidence and secure bookings early.
2. Treat Property Listings as Merchandising Tools: As travelers rely more heavily on granular search filters, absolute accuracy in property categorization, comprehensive amenity tagging, and transparent policy descriptions are vital. If an amenity isn't tagged, the property effectively becomes invisible to travelers filtering for it.
3. Localize the Value Proposition: Traveler preferences vary widely across the region. Rather than adopting a rigid, one-size-fits-all approach, properties should tailor their highlighted features to match the exact search habits of their target source markets whether that means prioritizing family-friendly facilities, included breakfasts, or transit proximity.

By focusing on what matters most to today's travelers, accommodation partners can easily match guest expectations, increase their visibility on Agoda, and make it easier than ever for customers to book with confidence. With a global marketplace of over six million accommodation listings, more than 130,000 flight routes and over 300,000 activities, Agoda helps accommodation partners plug into end-to-end trip planning demand through one integrated platform.

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Agoda Data Shows Booking Flexibility is a Growing Priority for Asian Travelers in 2026

Agoda Data Shows Booking Flexibility is a Growing Priority for Asian Travelers in 2026