How to Install Procreate Brushes

Here, we’re going to look at how to install Procreate brushes so you can extend the use of the app on your own. Plus, we’ve picked out five stellar brushes that we think you’ll enjoy playing with.

How to Install Procreate Brushes?

When it comes to the installation of Procreate brushes, there are a couple of alternatives.

If you unzipped the download file and used AirDrop to move it to your iPad, everything was done automatically and your brush is installed and ready to use in Procreate.

You can also install the brush manually.

1. Open a new file in Procreate and tap the paintbrush icon in the toolbar.
2. Select the folder where you want to install the brush (or create a new one).
3. Tap the “+” at the top corner of the window to import the downloaded brush.
4. Navigate to where the file is saved, such as in Dropbox, and tap the right file name. It will send you back to Procreate as the brush is installed.

How to Find Procreate Brushes

Now that you know how to work with Procreate brushes, where can you find them?

The most common source is the Procreate Portfolio community where you can find plenty of custom brushes. There’s also a Procreate Marketplace where you can buy premium brushes.

You can also find Procreate brushes from third-party resources and marketplaces.

5 Procreate Brushes to Try

Now that you know how to download and install Procreate brushes, here are a few you might want to try.

Free Multipurpose Brush Pack

This free trio of brushes includes original, slightly jittered, and jittered brushes. (Plus two more special freebies).

Procreate Texture Brush Bundle

This Procreate brush pack is all about texture. It includes 115 texture brushes for Procreate, featuring distressed halftone brushes, distressed print brushes, and distressed pattern brushes.

Jingsketch Basic 10

If you want to try a good sample of brushes for free before buy, this set of 10 options is a solid choice. It includes a set of 10 basic drawing brushes.

80+ Ink, Pen & Sketch Brushes Bundle

The Procreate brush bundle includes everything you need to draw something amazing. Draw sketches, characters, doodles, or full-scale illustrations.

Lettering Brushes

Procreate brushes work great for lettering too. Use this brush download to create precise and realistic brush strokes.

Conclusion

While Procreate may be an iOS-only tool, it is growing in use. Brushes extend its function and usefulness, making it more viable for more designers.

Just remember, the brushes here will only work on iPads with Procreate installed. They will not function in other software or tools.