To download Procreate brushes, you first acquire a brush file (typically .brush, .brushset, .brushlibrary, or .abr) and then import it into the Procreate app on your iPad. This two-part process is the only way to add custom brushes to your digital art toolkit, and you can see the full iPad workflow when you download brushes procreate.
How to download Procreate brushes and install them
Downloading and installing Procreate brushes is a straightforward process. You start by finding a brush file online and saving it to your iPad. Then, you import that file into Procreate using one of several verified methods. Procreate supports importing brush files with the extensions .brush, .brushset, and .brushlibrary. You can also import Adobe® Photoshop® .abr brush files.
Where to find Procreate brushes for download
You can find Procreate brushes from several reliable sources. The in-app Procreate Store offers a curated selection of brushes created by Procreate and third-party developers. For a wider variety, reputable third-party sites like Gumroad, Creative Market, and Etsy host brushes from independent artists. Many of these sources offer both free and paid options, so you can experiment before committing to a purchase.
How to install Procreate brushes using the import button
This is the primary, verified method for importing brushes. Follow these steps:
- In Procreate, tap Paint, Smudge, or Erase to open the Brushes panel.
- Tap the add button (+) in the top right of the Brushes panel.
- Tap "Import from Files" from the list.
- Locate your .brush, .brushset, or .brushlibrary files in the Files app and tap to import.
How to install Procreate brushes with drag and drop
This alternative method lets you import brushes without navigating through menus. Here’s how:
- Open the Files app alongside Procreate on your iPad.
- Press and hold on a .brush, .brushset, .brushlibrary, or .abr file to pick it up from the Files app or any other compatible application.
- Drag and drop the file into Procreate.
You can import multiple brushes by picking up one brush and tapping additional brushes to drag and drop them together.
How to import brushes directly from the web or an email
If you have a brush file online or in an email, you can import it without using the Files app. If you have a .brush, .brushset, .brushlibrary, or .abr file online or in an email, tap it. You will see a prompt to import the brush into Procreate. Confirm the prompt, and the brush will be added to your library automatically.
Where to find your newly imported brushes
After importing, where your brushes appear depends on the file type. If you import a single brush, it will appear in a brush set titled 'Imported' at the top or bottom of your brush set list. If you import a brush set, it will appear near the top of the Brush Library under the Recent brush set or at the top of your current brush library. If you import a brush library, it will appear at the top of your brush libraries in the overview. Imported libraries will import alongside your others in the Brush Libraries view, available by pinching in on your Brushes interface. Brush libraries are stored in the Files app, either in On My iPad → Procreate → Brushes or iCloud Drive → Procreate Brushes. You can copy, move, and duplicate brushes and folders in the Files app, and these changes will be reflected in Procreate.
Frequently asked questions about downloading Procreate brushes
Can I import Adobe Photoshop .abr brushes?
Yes. Procreate supports importing Adobe® Photoshop® .abr brush files, so you can use many of the brushes you already own.
Are there free Procreate brushes?
Yes, many. Both the Procreate Store and third-party sites like Gumroad and Creative Market offer free brush packs, allowing you to expand your collection without spending money.
