There are many ways to personalize your iPad. Besides on-screen customization, Apple’s recording service gives you the opportunity to add a unique physical touch to your iPad before it arrives to you.
If you’re curious about recording your iPad and looking for ideas to get you started, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve rounded up reviews of each type, plus pros and cons, as well as tips you should know before you order your own iPad.
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What Should You Write On Your iPad?
You can choose to write quotes, emojis, angel numbers, and much more. There are so many ideas when it comes to customizing your iPad – and it can be hard to choose as personalization will be around forever. From practical to aesthetically pleasing options, here are some great iPad recording ideas that you can use.
Clever & Funny Engraving Ideas for iPad
Apple allows up to two lines of text for iPad recordings, giving you more room to be more creative – compared to the character limits of the Apple Pencil, AirTags, and AirPods recordings. Here are some of our clever/funny sculpture ideas that you can use for thought starters!
Recording Ideas:
- “It’s our best iPad ever” Apple, 2010-2024
- The line below this is false. The above line is true.
- Apple by the day keeps Microsoft away
- Property of Tim Apple
- No recording, thanks!
- Your text
- This is temporary, right?
- Not dishwasher safe
- PROMOTIONAL QUOTE
- “SPACE FOR RENT”
- “YOUR AD HERE”
- This is my iPad. There are many like it but this is mine.
- This recording will completely destroy the resale value
- Don’t be afraid
- An apple a day ends up being broken
- Leave it blank
- If found, call 555-4545 and tell them you’re thankful for the iPad
- IF FOUND, AVENGE MY DEATH.
- Stuck in iPad factory, please send help!
- Scroll here to reveal the prize!
- In an emergency, break the glass.
- We don’t need to bring ink and paper to this.
- To my parents: “If it doesn’t light up, it means it’s off”
- Don’t fall on your feet – it hurts.
- I didn’t stand in line to buy this.
iPad Engraving Dimensions
A good saying is good for the soul. Add a quote to the back of your iPad to brighten your day and inspire you to be better. There are many quotes to choose from – whether you are a student, music lover, or cinephile, there are many types of great quotes to choose from! Here are some types of quotes to start brainstorming:
- Reading Quotes
- Measurements of Life
- Movie Ratings
- Book Ratings
- Songs
- Measurements of Expression
- Motivational Quotes
- Motivational Quotes
- Good Guarantees
- Reminders
- Angel Numbers
If you’re not sure what exact quote to record on your iPad, here are some ideas for recording quotes to choose from, or use as a reference.
Recording Ideas:
- Self-care is productive.
- It’s either a day you run or a day you run
- One day or one day
- Get up with determination. Sleep satisfied.
- If nothing goes right, go left
- I don’t rush, I attract.
- One day at a time.
- I’est la vie. That’s life.
- 777 Fortune
- he was always enough.
- Be the reason someone smiles today
- Stop overthinking. Start doing.
- It’s all part of the process.
- Don’t stress about things you can’t control.
- Make your own future.
- Focus on the good.
- Grow your mind.
- With love, always.
- Don’t overthink it.
- Be the energy you want to attract.
- Good things take time.
Song Names and Albums
If you always have your favorite playlist on the go, try quoting something related to music. It can be the name of the song, the name of the album, or the name of the artist if you are a big fan.
Recording Ideas:
- The purpose
- Started from the bottom
- After Hours
- Take care of yourself
- The motto
- Shake It Off
- Looking With Us
- SUBMIT.
- Peaches
- No Limit
- If you are reading this it is too late
Emoji Drawing Ideas for iPad
Choose from Apple’s emoji collection to add some playfulness to your iPad recordings. The emoji design is less detailed compared to standard keyboard emojis, and there is no color coding. Here are the emojis that Apple lets you record on your iPad:
Cool and Cute Emoji Wallpaper Ideas for iPad
Get creative and mix and match emojis to suit your personal aesthetic. You can add one emoji in one second row for convenience, or choose a combination of emoji to create your own custom drawing.
Nicknames & Naming Your iPad
You may already be naming some of your household items like your car, plants, or suitcases – so why not your iPad? If you can’t decide on a device name, you can even record your own nickname to personalize your tablet.
Recording Ideas:
- Property of
- Your initials
- i
- Belong to
- This iPad was stolen from it
Contact Information – Name, Email Address, Phone Number
One of the most popular iPad recording ideas is recording your phone number, full name, or email address. In the event that you misplace your iPad, this active recording method serves as a way for people to contact you when the item is found – as they will not be able to access a locked iPad.
If you can’t decide which contact method to choose, an email address is probably the best option — as emails can be sent and received from anywhere, and are less likely to change over time than a phone number.
iPad Engraving Frequently Asked Questions
Pros and Cons of iPad Recording
Benefits
- Personalize your iPad to make it uniquely yours
- Add a character to your iPad
- It allows your iPad to be easily found and restored if lost
Evil
- Lower resale value
- It cannot be changed over time
- Non-exchangeable (but refundable online)
How many characters can you record on an iPad?
iPad recording allows it two lines of text – and you can use lowercase and uppercase letters. To be safe, you’ll want to choose a caption between 50-54 characters.
iPad Pro
- Lowercase gives you a maximum of 34 characters per line (68 characters total)
- Uppercase gives you a limit of 27 characters per line (54 characters total)
iPad Air
- Lowercase gives you a maximum of 34 characters per line (68 characters total)
- Uppercase gives you a limit of 27 characters per line (54 characters total)
iPad 9th Gen
- Lowercase gives you a maximum of 36 characters per line (72 characters total)
- Uppercase gives you a limit of 25 characters per line (50 characters total)
iPad 10th Gen
- Lowercase gives you a maximum of 34 characters per line (68 characters total)
- Uppercase gives you a limit of 27 characters per line (54 characters total)
The iPad Mini
- Lowercase gives you a maximum of 32 characters per line (64 characters total)
- Uppercase gives you a limit of 26 characters per line (52 characters total)
Where is the recording on the iPad?
The iPad graphics are on the back of the device, in the center below the camera. Usually, Apple’s recording is only one short line on the product, but on iPads you can record one line, or an optional second line underneath.
Which iPad can you record?
You can record all iPads, including iPad (9th and 10th generation), iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad Mini models.
To order custom iPads, go here to Apple’s custom order page.
Can you restore a scratched iPad?
Yes! Returns are the same for Apple branded products. As long as it’s within the return window, which is 14 days for Apple products.
A few things to note:
- You cannot change recorded AirPods, only return.
- Returns are online only and not in store.
See Apple’s return policy here for the latest information.
Can you record an iPad after purchase? Where can I get my iPad recorded?
You he won’t register your iPad after purchase, as everything is done on the Apple website in the purchase section. If you want to record AirPods you already own, you can use a third-party service, but be warned: this may void your iPad’s warranty.
What font is used for iPad recording?
SF Pro (also known as San Francisco) is an Apple typeface, so it’s no surprise that it’s their choice of font. The font used on the iPad is SF Pro Round Light!
What have you recorded on your Apple products? What are some other iPad recording ideas that we didn’t list? Let us know down in the comments below!
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