Procreate Questions & Answers

Here’s how you can create a custom texture in Procreate:

• Create a New Canvas
• Add a Base Texture
• Import or Create a Grain Source
• Blend & Adjust
• Save & Use

To create a custom shape in Procreate you should:

• Use the QuickShape tool.
• Draw a rough shape in your Canvas.
• Keep your finger or pencil on the shape and procreate will automatically snap into a perfect shape.
• Click on the “Edit Shape” button to adjust the shape.

Here’s how you can create a custom stamp in Procreate:

• Set Up Your Canvas
• Convert Your Design into a Brush
• Adjust Brush Settings
• Test Your Stamp

Steps to Create a Custom Icon in Procreate

• Set Up Your Canvas – Open Procreate and create a square canvas (1024x1024 pixels works well for icons).
• Choose a Background Color – Set a solid or gradient background to match your aesthetic.
• Sketch Your Icon – Use the monoline brush or any preferred tool to outline your design.
• Refine the Shape – Adjust proportions and smooth edges using the selection and transform tools.
• Add Colors & Effects – Use clipping masks and layers to add shading, highlights, and textures.
• Export as PNG – Save your icon with a transparent background for easy use.

To change the opacity of an image in procreate, follow the steps given below:

• Open the layer’s panel
• Tap on the image layer
• Move the slider left to decrease the opacity and to the right to increase it.

To draw faces realistically using Procreate, follow the steps given below:

• Open the image of a face in Procreate
• Go to the layer’s menu and decrease the image’s opacity
• Open the brush library and pick the brush of choice
• Make a new layer and then start making outline
• Change the brush, choose a color of your choice and then start filling color.

To select more than one layer on Procreate, simply open the Layer’s panel and swipe left every layer which you want to select. As soon as you select more than one layer, an option named Group appears on the top right corner of the screen.

To make a stencil on procreate, follow the steps given below:

• Open the image in Procreate
• Make a duplicate copy of the image layer
• Click on ‘N’ and change the blending mode to Color Dodge
• Tap on the layer and then choose Invert
• Open the Action menu bar and select Gaussian Blur
• Adjust the blur value and you are done
• Now just save your data and export it.

To see the DPI of a Procreate image, follow the steps given below:

• Go to the place where you have stored your file
• Press Alt + Enter and the property dialog box opens up
• Go to the Detailed section and there you can see the DPI value of your image.

To put references in procreate, follow the steps given below:

• Press the Action Button
• Click on Canvas > Reference
• Now just insert the image of your choice.