First check which display you have. Nano-texture glass: skip the protector, because glossy glass or film covers the matte finish you paid for. Standard glass: clear tempered glass for video and photos, or a paper-feel film if you write or draw a lot with Apple Pencil Pro. Match the size, 11-inch or 13-inch, and the generation named in the listing.
Do you have nano-texture?
Apple offered nano-texture glass as an option on higher-storage iPad Pro configurations. It's an etched, matte surface that scatters reflections, and it looks like a very fine frosted finish when the screen is off. If you're not sure, check your order or Apple receipt.
| Your display | Protector | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Standard glass | Clear tempered glass or paper-feel film | Protects the glossy surface |
| Nano-texture glass | None, or a matte film if you must | A glossy layer defeats the etched anti-glare surface |
Apple recommends cleaning nano-texture displays only with its supplied polishing cloth. Adhesive on that surface is a risk we'd rather not take on a very expensive panel.
M4 or M5?
The M5 iPad Pro (October 2025) kept the thin OLED design introduced with the M4 in May 2024, and many protector makers now list the two generations together. Size is what matters: 11-inch and 13-inch are different, and neither matches older iPad Pro models from before 2024, whose Face ID and bezel layouts differ.
Apple Pencil Pro: glass or paper-feel?
- Clear glass: keeps the OLED's full sharpness. Pencil Pro works normally, including hover and squeeze.
- Paper-feel film: adds drag, so handwriting feels more controlled, but the image is visibly grainier and Pencil tips wear faster. See Paperlike and paper-feel on iPad.
- Magnetic, removable paper-feel sheets: clip on for a drawing session and come off for films. A good compromise on an OLED screen you don't want permanently softened.
What to buy
iPad Pro protectors
Search results for protectors listed for iPad Pro M4 and M5.
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Should I put a screen protector on a nano-texture iPad Pro?
We wouldn't. The nano-texture finish is the anti-glare feature, and a glossy protector covers it. If you need scratch protection, a matte film is the least bad option.
Do M4 iPad Pro protectors fit the M5 iPad Pro?
The M5 kept the M4's design, and many protectors are listed for both. Match 11-inch or 13-inch and check the listing names your generation.