Procreate app Tips
Procreate is commercial software for Apple's iPad available from their App Store.
It is used by digital artists to create everything from rough sketches to hyper-realistic images.
The iPad app is notable in part because of its large library of brushes.
(Procreate ships with about 200 brushes and literally thousands more are available free and for purchase from users.)
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any outdated information.
Procreate Tips
Get your Procreate Version and Build number:
- go to your Procreate main Gallery (not in any Stacks).
- pick the name "Procreate" in the upper-left corner.
- (From here you can also "Restore Example Artworks" and "Start Gallery Recovery".)
Installing Brushes:
Installing Fonts:
Other Tips:
- to make the interface appear on the right-hand side:
- quickly drag out from the Modify Button to slide the sidebar up or down,
- use Actions>Prefs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcLhSfB9bYc
PPM Training
Unfortunately, Pikes Peak Makerspace does not currently offer any training or classes for any Procreate applications.
Use the PPM Slack channel #computing if you have any questions or problems.
External Training
Procreate Handbook
- Procreate Beginners Series — on YouTube
- Procreate's Stance on AI
- official YouTube page for Procreate®
Procreate Dreams Handbook
- Overview — "EDIT. ANIMATE. CREATE."
Procreate Pocket Handbook
- Overview — "SKETCH & PAINT ON IPHONE"
iPad Tips
- Take a screenshot using a connected keyboard:
cmd shift 3— screenshot your entire screencmd shift 4— screenshot with handles to edit
- Get the software version on your iPad:
- Launch the Settings app, select General, then select About.
- OR Ask Siri "What is my iOS version number", or just "what version" (!)
iPad Accessories
- Find the right Apple Pencil — apple.com
- Apple Pencil 1 vs Apple Pencil 2
- The Apple Pencil 1 is round (does not have a flat edge) and if it rolls around, it will always stop rolling with the Apple logo facing up!
Additional Help
Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any outdated information.