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Overview
Procreate offers responsive drawing tools, versatile brushes, and built-in time‑lapse recording for capturing artistic processes. Although it does not include a dedicated gradient tool, its robust layering system and export options make it suitable for freelancers and small studios focused on digital creation.
Procreate Specifications
- Multi-Track or Layer Support
- Non-Destructive Editing
- Real-Time Preview
- High-Resolution Output Support
Procreate Features
Handcrafted Brushes
The software offers over 300 handcrafted brushes, allowing artists to achieve diverse textures and styles. Users can further customize these tools or import unique sets to perfectly match their specific creative vision and workflow.
Portable Art Studio
Procreate serves as a complete portable art studio, allowing users to capture inspiration instantly. The software provides responsive tools and intuitive navigation, enabling professionals and hobbyists to create, edit, and refine artwork seamlessly anywhere.
3D And AR File Support
The software supports popular 3D file formats, allowing artists to import, paint, and texture models directly. Procreate also brings artwork to life in augmented reality, enhancing creativity and enabling dynamic visualization of designs and concepts.
Advanced Layers And Warp Tools
Procreate includes advanced layering options and warp tools with full blend modes. The software allows precise image manipulation, adjustment, and composition, giving artists full control over complex illustrations and ensuring professional-grade results on every project.
Real-Time Effects And Adjustments
The software features real-time effects, color adjustments, and filters to enhance digital artwork. Procreate enables artists to experiment with visual styles, refine details instantly, and achieve polished, high-quality illustrations efficiently without interrupting their creative flow.
Pros And Cons of Procreate
Pros
Extensive library with customizable brush parameters
Built-in time-lapse recording feature
Supports multiple popular file formats
Cons
Limited masking features lack inversion capabilities
Absence of vector tools prevents smooth lines
Procreate Reviews
Total 54 reviews
4.9
All reviews are from verified customers
Rating Distribution
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Adele L.
Apparel & Fashion, 500+ employees
More than a year
“worth every update”
Pros
Six months in, I am enjoying Procreate even more than when I first bought it. It's a one-time purchase and all the updates have been included for free which makes it feel like an even better value over time.
Cons
One thing I still wish it handled better is layer selection while drawing. It takes too many taps to open the layer list, choose the correct folder, pick the right layer and get back to the canvas. I'd also love to see pen size and color settings saved per layer and right now grouped layers still cannot have a mask.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Nika F.
Design, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“affordable and powerful drawing app”
Pros
For the price, this software offers me excellent value. It's very affordable, runs quickly and is just as capable as Photoshop when it comes to speed and overall usability.
Cons
Its feature set is a little more limited than some competing tools and I am not a fan of the fact that PSD exports don't keep masks intact.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Void D.
Graphic Design, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“clean interface and powerful tools”
Pros
Right from the start, Procreate looks very user friendly and simple to navigate. The interface is clean and most tools and sub-tools stay tucked away until I need them which keeps my workspace from feeling crowded. A lot of features especially things like selection, color fill and brush smoothing, actually perform better than some much more expensive PC software.
Cons
My biggest complaint is still the layer cap. I get that it comes from hardware limitations but I would honestly prefer the option to add more layers even if that means�the app�might slow down, since the kind of projects I work on usually need a lot of layers.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Procreate offer an API?
The vendor has not specified any information regarding its API availability.
What level of support does Procreate offer?
Procreate provides support via contact form, articles, and informative videos.
What other apps does Procreate integrate with?
Information about third-party integrations has not been specified by the vendor.
Does Procreate have a mobile app?
Yes, the software is available as Procreate for iPad and Procreate Pocket for iPhone.
What language does Procreate support?
The software is available in English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese.
What types of pricing plans does Procreate offer?
Procreate offers a one-time purchase starting at Rs 3,500.00 PKR. Procreate Dreams is Rs 3,500.00 PKR and Procreate Pocket is Rs 1,700.00 PKR. Get in touch for a personalized Procreate cost estimate.
Who are the typical users of Procreate?
Procreate features appeal to individual artists and illustrators, designers and creative professionals, students, and hobbyist digital creators.