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Easy Installation Guide

How to Add Brushes
to Procreate

Learning how to add brushes to Procreate on iPad is simple. This guide covers three methods — in-app import, file association, and drag and drop — so you can choose whatever works best for your workflow.

Simple Steps to Install

The easiest way how to add brushes to Procreate from our catalog

1 Open the brush page
2 Click "Download"
3 Confirm the download when prompted
4 Select "Save" when prompted for the file
5 Tap "Share" and select Procreate app
6 Click on Share
7 Tap on Procreate in fast apps list
8 If there is no Procreate icon, then click on More button in the end of the row
9 Tap on Edit and scroll to find Procreate icon
10 Click on green plus icon and then Done. Then you can share brushes to Procreate.

Another Ways to Import Brushes

Choose the method that works best for your workflow

1

In-app Import

In-app Import Import brushes directly through Procreate's built-in import tool.

STEPS:
1Tap the "+" icon at the top right of your brush library
2Select "Import from Files"
3Navigate to your desired .brush, .brushset or .brushlibrary file
4Tap it to import
WHERE THEY APPEAR:
Individual brushes → land in the "Imported" folder at the top of your library
Sets → appear at the top of your current brush library
Full libraries → show up at the top of the libraries overview
2

File Association

Work directly with brush files online or in emails.

STEPS:
1Open Files, locate your downloaded .brush or .brushset file
2Tap the file
3Procreate will open automatically and import the brush
WHERE THEY APPEAR:
Individual brushes → go to the "Imported" folder
Sets → appear at the top of your brush library
Libraries → open in the overview at the top
3

Drag and Drop Brushes

The most visual way to import — great for adding several brushes at once.

Export Brushes
1Press and hold on a brush to pick it up
2Drag it into any compatible application
3To export multiple: press and hold one brush, tap others with free hand to add them, then drag all at once
Import Brushes
1Press and hold on a .brush, .brushset, .brushlibrary or .abr file in Files app
2Drag it into Procreate to import
3For multiple files: pick up one file and tap additional files to drag them together

Organizing Your Brushes

Create Your Own Brush Sets

Group brushes by project, or style so you can find the ones you need without having to scroll through the entire list.

Name Your Brushes

Rename brushes with clear names — this is helpful if you have a large library and need to find something quickly.

Add your favorite brushes to Favorites

Mark your most frequently used brushes as favorites for quick access.

Delete Unused Brushes

Keep your library organized by deleting brushes you don't use. This also helps the app run smoothly.

Ready to Install Your Brushes?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about adding brushes to Procreate

What file formats does Procreate support?

Procreate supports .brush files for individual brushes and .brushset files for brush sets. Both file types are installed the same way—simply tap the file to open it in Procreate.

Where do imported brushes appear?

They appear at the top of the brush library. Individual brushes are also displayed there, while brush sets appear at the bottom of the list in a separate section.

Can I drag and drop multiple brushes at once?

Yes. Select multiple files in the Files app, then drag them all at once into Procreate.

Can I move brushes between sets?

Of course. Tap and hold any brush, then drag it to another set. This is the easiest way to organize your library exactly the way you like it.