There are several ways to install Procreate brushes. The method you choose will depend on if you're working on a Mac, PC, or just on your iPad.
This tutorial will cover how to install Procreate brushes using your Mac, PC, or just your iPad—updated for the fastest and most efficient method for installing brushes. Grab a Procreate brush pack and follow along!
Open the Control Center on your iPad by swiping up from the bottom of your screen. Click the AirDrop icon.
Choose "Contacts Only" or "Everyone" from the menu to make your iPad discoverable.
Note: Selecting "Everyone" will make your tablet discoverable to anyone around you. Using this setting is not advised if you are in a public space. If you use it at home, make sure you have changed your settings before going out.
Find the brush files on your Mac and select them all. Drag and drop the files into your AirDrop folder.
You can also right-click on the files and choose Share> AirDrop or by selecting the Share icon on the top menu bar and choosing AirDrop from the menu options.
Procreate will either open automatically, and the brushes will be installed, or your iPad will prompt you to choose where you would like the files installed. The folder will appear at the top of the Brush Library.
If your new brushes are not in their own folder, they will be in a folder titled "Imported" at the bottom of the Brush Library. To change the name, click the folder and choose Rename. Be sure to rename the folder before you import more brushes so that you can keep them organized correctly.
Once you have downloaded the files onto your computer, move them into a cloud service, such as iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
Download the app for that cloud service onto your iPad.
Open Procreate and your cloud sharing app using Split Screen mode on your iPad. Locate the Brushset file and tap and drag it into Procreate. You will know that Procreate can install the file because a green plus sign will appear. Drop the file into Procreate, and it will install automatically.
You can also select Share>Procreate from the file menu options within the cloud sharing app.
If you are purchasing through RetroSupply.co, click the download button on the purchase page or from your email receipt.
You will be redirected to a SendOwl link. Click Download.
Locate your zipped file within your Files app or wherever you store your downloads.
Allow the app to unzip the files.
Open Procreate and the brushes file within your chosen app in Split Screen mode. Tap and drag the files into Procreate. When you release, the files will install automatically.
Installing Procreate brushes is a quick and easy process that can be done regardless of what device you are using.
Give it a try and always feel welcome to reach out to us if you need more help.
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