A Quick Guide To Installing New Brushes On Procreate
Procreate is a popular digital illustration application that runs on the iOS and iPadOS. While the basic app is in itself already a great drawing tool with many versatile features, many artists feel limited by the default brush sets that come with it.
Luckily, Procreate allows users to freely create, customize, and share their brushes. You can import these brushes and brush sets into your Procreate app easily. From smudgy charcoal to dreamy watercolor textures, to specific brushes designed to mimic hair or wood grain, you can build your Procreate brush library with any brush you can imagine. Installing the brushes on Procreate is a very simple process.
Downloading And Importing Brushes And Brush Sets
To install a new Procreate brush pack on your app, you will first need to download and import your selected files to your iPad.
There are many Procreate brush packs created by other users available online, both free and paid. Search for the ones you need and download them.
Brushes and brush sets are usually compiled in zip files, which can’t be directly imported into the Procreate app. You’ll need to unzip them to get the .brush or .brushset files first.
You can opt to first download the zip files on your computer and unzip the files before transferring them to your iPad. Remember though, you’re only using the computer to transfer the files. Procreate brushes are only designed to work on the iPad.
You can also directly download the zip files on your iPad. However, since iPads don’t have unzipping functions built-in, you’ll need to use an application like iZip or Zip Browser to unzip and extract the files into a separate folder.
You can also save the files on online storage such as Google Drive or Dropbox. It’s possible to import the files directly from these locations into your Procreate app.
Once the files have been extracted from their zip files and placed in your chosen file folders, you’re all set to start importing them into your Procreate app library.
Installing A Single Procreate Brush
The .brush file type is a single brush and lets you install one brush at a time. Follow these quick steps to install single brushes to your Procreate brush library:
1. Open a new, blank canvas on Procreate.
2. Click on the paintbrush icon on the upper right of the app to open your brush library.
3. Click the “+” symbol on the upper right corner of your brush library tab.
4. Select the “import” option.
5. Select the location where you saved the .brush file in your library.
6. Click on the .brush file you want to install.
That’s it! You’re ready to go with your newly installed individual brush.
Installing A Procreate Brush Set
Why stop at just one new brush? The .brushset file type allows you to install a set containing many different brushes all in one go. There are multiple ways for you to import your .brushset file into your Procreate brush library. Here are three options you can use:
Just Click The File
1. Open the folder where you have the .brushset file saved.
2. Tap the .brushset file.
Use The “Open With” Option
1. Open the folder where you have the .brushset file saved.
2. Tap the three dots on the file.
3. Select the “Open In” option, and choose “Procreate”.
Drag And Drop Into Your Procreate App
1. Open the folder where you have the .brushset file saved.
2. Open a new, blank canvas on Procreate.
3. Click on the paintbrush icon on the upper right of the app to open your brush library.
4. Go back to the folder where you have the .brushset file saved and drag the file into your Procreate brush library.
5. When a green “+” symbol appears, drop it on your Procreate window.
All three of these methods are really easy and can be done in less than a minute. Once you’re done, you’ll have tons of new brushes available in your Procreate app for any artistic endeavor you can imagine.
Conclusion
Now you can import and install any Procreate brush you need. Having more brush options gives you the right tools to test the limits of your imagination and use your creativity to the fullest. Whether you’re just casually trying out a fun new brush that caught your eye, or you’re installing a specific brush set to meet the demands of an art commission, the sky’s the limit when it comes to building your Procreate brush library.