Procreate

Procreate is a graphic design tool for people who make digital art. It is designed so that users can create artwork at almost any time and in almost any place. The app is built around a set of drawing, layering, and canvas features that work together during a single project, from an early sketch to a finished illustration.

A large brush library

Brushes are the core of the app. According to the source, Procreate includes more than 200 customizable brushes, covering styles such as calligraphy, watercolor, and textured oils. Special effect brushes are also available for textures, splatters, and glows. Brush settings let you adjust size, color, and thickness, and Brush Studio is provided for creating your own brushes.

Canvases for print and digital use

The app offers multiple canvas size presets and adjustable DPI (dots per inch) settings, which helps when work is intended for printing or digital distribution. Wide canvas support is listed at up to 16k x 4k pixels, depending on device capability, so the largest usable size may vary between devices. Zoom and pan controls let you move around a canvas and examine details at up to 400% zoom.

Layers, blending, and masks

Layers help organize complex artwork. You can add, merge, rearrange, and adjust layers, and you can group them to keep a project tidy. Blending modes such as multiply, overlay, and screen are available, along with masks, clipping masks, and alpha locks for more precise editing. The source gives conflicting figures for the number of layers allowed, so this article does not state a maximum.

Touch gestures and navigation

Gesture shortcuts are central to the workflow. A two-finger tap undoes an action, a three-finger tap redoes it, and pinch gestures zoom the canvas. Two fingers can rotate the canvas, and swipe gestures open menus quickly. The source also lists trackpad support for moving through the app.

Importing, sharing, and offline use

You can import images and sketch over them, and you can export your work. The source states that the app can be used without an internet connection because its features run on the device. Artwork can also be shared with friends on Instagram or Facebook.

Additional drawing aids

Other listed tools include a color palette with touch masking and selection tools, customizable grids for cross-section lines, and smooth line options. The source also describes live brushes, annotations that flag sketches or notes, and reminders for sketches or notes. These functions support organizing and reviewing work alongside drawing.

Points to consider

The source notes that the app may have some limitations compared with full desktop software. Its listed strengths are mainly drawing, layering, and portable use. The source does not provide pricing, subscription terms, or detailed device requirements beyond the canvas size note, so those details should be checked on the official store listing before installing.