Megathread iPad Megathread

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Hello!

https://reddit.com/link/1wv0z88/video/468ymgt1aamb1/player

We see a decent amount of questions regarding what iPad to buy. To make sure r/ProCreate doesn't get flooded in iPad related question, you can leave them here!

Every once in a while we we look at all the comments and update this post with useful information.For any indepth questions, we highly recommend r/ipad and r/iPadPro.

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What to look for in an iPad for drawing

First you can check which iPad supports Procreate [HERE](https://procreate.com/faq)!

If you are completely new, this is good to know:

Layers:Layers give more control when creating artwork, so having a lot of layers is a huge advantage. It’s a huge pain when you run out of layers. The maximum layer count is determined by two things: Canvas Resolution and RAM. The more RAM your iPad has, the more layers you’ll get to work with. So the more RAM you have, the better.
Screen Size:Many people, myself included, work more comfortably on a larger iPad screen. On a smaller screen size, you can zoom in on your work but in the end it is what YOU prefer.
Hard Drive:A larger hard drive means more space to store artwork, fonts, photos, and more.
Apple Pencil Compatibility:Apple Pencil is bar-none the best stylus you can get for drawing and painting on the iPad. In fact, the Procreate developers specifically designed the app to work best with Apple Pencil. For the best experience drawing in Procreate, be sure you get an iPad that works with the Apple Pencil.
Processor:One more thing to keep in mind is that newer iPads will have faster processors, which means Procreate will run faster and will be more responsive when using the different tools. There’s even a Procreate feature called face paint that only works on some of the faster processors.

So without knowing anything about iPads, here’s some guidance for what to look for in a device. Get the most RAM and largest screen that your budget will allow, and be sure the iPad is compatible with the Apple Pencil. Having a larger hard drive is great too, so if you have some extra budget, go for it.

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Apple pen

Which Apple Pencil should I buy?Which Apple Pencil should you get? Well, it depends on your iPad because the Apple Pencils are not cross-compatible. You have to get the Apple Pencil that works with your iPad, the other one will not work. For a full list of each iPad that works with each Apple Pencil, click [HERE](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211029).

Difference Between Apple Pencil 1 and 2The most significant difference between the two generations of Apple Pencil is the way they charge. With the Gen 1 Pencil, you need to remove a little cap, which is easy to lose, then stick the pencil into the iPad port, which is … awkward. Gen 2 charges seamlessly while magnetically attaching to the side of the iPad. For this reason, it’s harder to lose, and it’s always charged. Additionally, the Gen 2 Pencil has an invisible button that lets you switch between the brush and eraser tools in Procreate. I didn’t really like this feature and kept triggering the button unintentionally, so I turned it off. The Gen 2 Pencil also has a flat edge on one side, so it won’t roll off the desk when you set it down.

All that being said, the Apple Pencil shouldn’t be the deciding factor of what iPad to get, just get the one that works with your iPad.

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Procreate Pocket

Does Procreate work on the iPhone?Yes! And no. There is another version of Procreate specifically designed for the iPhone called Procreate Pocket. It’s a separate purchase from Procreate for iPad. It has many of the same capabilities as the iPad app and is great for drawing on the go. If you are interested, check out r/ProcreatePocket!

Does Procreate work on Android OS? No. The Procreate team has stated that they are focusing development solely on iOS.

Source: [bardotbrush.com]( https://bardotbrush.com/best-ipad-for-procreate/)

Still got questions? Leave them in the comments down below.

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r/ProCreate • u/AutoModerator • 10h ago

Megathread iPad Megathread

10 Upvotes

Hello!

https://reddit.com/link/1x6n6oj/video/468ymgt1aamb1/player

We see a decent amount of questions regarding what iPad to buy. To make sure r/ProCreate doesn't get flooded in iPad related question, you can leave them here!

Every once in a while we we look at all the comments and update this post with useful information.For any indepth questions, we highly recommend r/ipad and r/iPadPro.

---

What to look for in an iPad for drawing

First you can check which iPad supports Procreate [HERE](https://procreate.com/faq)!

If you are completely new, this is good to know:

Layers:Layers give more control when creating artwork, so having a lot of layers is a huge advantage. It’s a huge pain when you run out of layers. The maximum layer count is determined by two things: Canvas Resolution and RAM. The more RAM your iPad has, the more layers you’ll get to work with. So the more RAM you have, the better.
Screen Size:Many people, myself included, work more comfortably on a larger iPad screen. On a smaller screen size, you can zoom in on your work but in the end it is what YOU prefer.
Hard Drive:A larger hard drive means more space to store artwork, fonts, photos, and more.
Apple Pencil Compatibility:Apple Pencil is bar-none the best stylus you can get for drawing and painting on the iPad. In fact, the Procreate developers specifically designed the app to work best with Apple Pencil. For the best experience drawing in Procreate, be sure you get an iPad that works with the Apple Pencil.
Processor:One more thing to keep in mind is that newer iPads will have faster processors, which means Procreate will run faster and will be more responsive when using the different tools. There’s even a Procreate feature called face paint that only works on some of the faster processors.

So without knowing anything about iPads, here’s some guidance for what to look for in a device. Get the most RAM and largest screen that your budget will allow, and be sure the iPad is compatible with the Apple Pencil. Having a larger hard drive is great too, so if you have some extra budget, go for it.

---

Apple pen

Which Apple Pencil should I buy?Which Apple Pencil should you get? Well, it depends on your iPad because the Apple Pencils are not cross-compatible. You have to get the Apple Pencil that works with your iPad, the other one will not work. For a full list of each iPad that works with each Apple Pencil, click [HERE](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211029).

Difference Between Apple Pencil 1 and 2The most significant difference between the two generations of Apple Pencil is the way they charge. With the Gen 1 Pencil, you need to remove a little cap, which is easy to lose, then stick the pencil into the iPad port, which is … awkward. Gen 2 charges seamlessly while magnetically attaching to the side of the iPad. For this reason, it’s harder to lose, and it’s always charged. Additionally, the Gen 2 Pencil has an invisible button that lets you switch between the brush and eraser tools in Procreate. I didn’t really like this feature and kept triggering the button unintentionally, so I turned it off. The Gen 2 Pencil also has a flat edge on one side, so it won’t roll off the desk when you set it down.

All that being said, the Apple Pencil shouldn’t be the deciding factor of what iPad to get, just get the one that works with your iPad.

---

Procreate Pocket

Does Procreate work on the iPhone?Yes! And no. There is another version of Procreate specifically designed for the iPhone called Procreate Pocket. It’s a separate purchase from Procreate for iPad. It has many of the same capabilities as the iPad app and is great for drawing on the go. If you are interested, check out r/ProcreatePocket!

Does Procreate work on Android OS? No. The Procreate team has stated that they are focusing development solely on iOS.

Source: [bardotbrush.com]( https://bardotbrush.com/best-ipad-for-procreate/)

Still got questions? Leave them in the comments down below.

2 comments

r/ProCreate • u/SoupMoist1451 • 9h ago

My Artwork Canyon artwork

710 Upvotes

Been adapting my technique/style by only using lasso tool to define shapes and gradients in order to add colour, I quite like it…means I’m not getting bogged down with detail rendering.

19 comments

r/ProCreate • u/SayWhat-1969 • 11h ago

My Artwork My first original piece in Procreate

650 Upvotes

I tried to achieve some painterly effects from other digital art I’ve seen. I think that I got close to what I was after but not exactly there yet. Not my best work but I’m coming from traditional media so this is going to take me longer to learn than I’d like. I’ve been following tutorials on YouTube and I find painting in Procreate is a deceptively complex process! IMO. But here it is, painting #1

26 comments

r/ProCreate • u/sylas_sprout • 7h ago

My Artwork Some fruit painting practice! (By Me)

66 Upvotes

2 comments

r/ProCreate • u/niftysprog • 10h ago

My Artwork Bottle Cap

78 Upvotes

4 comments

r/ProCreate • u/Msmadduh • 1h ago

Constructive feedback and/or tips wanted Anyone know how to get nice sparkles like seen here?

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• Upvotes

Looking for a sparkle brush or something to illustration the glitter seen here and in old school Disney animation

3 comments

r/ProCreate • u/MeguChuu • 1h ago

My Artwork First ever digital portrait!

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Trying something super new for me after watching some YouTube artists and feeling inspired (mostly SamDoesArts)…
Lots to improve on but definitely making art feel fun again after feeling so scared to push myself and try new things for some time❤️
Open to friendly advice from all you art gods🙏

3 comments

r/ProCreate • u/Dontz97 • 15h ago

My Artwork An attempt at painting some water ripples

134 Upvotes

4 comments

r/ProCreate • u/lenafay • 1d ago

My Artwork Floating Whales.

1.1k Upvotes

38 comments

r/ProCreate • u/puravidiot • 7h ago

My Artwork Debbie and Kermit. Really like how this study turned out

17 Upvotes

Feels like I over-polished some parts that are meant to be less detailed and kinda out of focus, but still.

1 comment

r/ProCreate • u/Lanky_Empanada • 9h ago

My Artwork Manga Panel Redraw

15 Upvotes

An older piece but one I’m still proud of! Sorry for the trauma

2 comments

r/ProCreate • u/Gabs7820 • 11h ago

My Artwork Latest drawings/designs. I changed the brushes to a more organic set. Do these work like traditional tattoo style (I vary the style into my own based on my other styles)? Please give me opinions and advice and be nice thx!

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19 Upvotes

8 comments

r/ProCreate • u/AF9005 • 9h ago

My Artwork Post Twilight idle

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9 Upvotes

Made by myself :)

I’ve mostly used the Overland brush on this piece, you can find it on the pastels section within the software.

2 comments

r/ProCreate • u/garyhorsman • 14h ago

My Artwork Inktober 2026 Day 15 • Hooray

18 Upvotes

Rendered using a modified Geysir Ink brush by GeorgVW and Paper Block texture by Frankentoon

1 comment

r/ProCreate • u/Overall_Syllabub260 • 1d ago

My Artwork Fighting Artblock by Drawing a Silly Cat

157 Upvotes

Hi ! Here's my newest illustration! I needed to draw something simple and silly without overthinking/caring about my mistakes, and I came up with this, a mischievous cat !

8 comments

r/ProCreate • u/VegetableEarly2707 • 9m ago

Constructive feedback and/or tips wanted Colouring in.

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I like to colour in and want to transition to digital. I’m really struggling to do this on Procreate.
Usually I just Google X Y Z colouring page and upload it but it just work as colours don’t ‘mix’ they replace as in once colour over another the top colour replaces the bottom layer colour so can shade properly etc.

I know this is a procreate page but does anyone know of any other iPad app I can use to upload images and colour in? Or how I can achieve this on procreate.

Thanks

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r/ProCreate • u/SPRW_NEST • 16h ago

My Artwork The Phone Booth

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21 Upvotes

Just a practice for some prop art

Hb pencil brush for line art

Flat brush for rendering

2 comments

r/ProCreate • u/_big_fern_ • 4h ago

I need Procreate technical help Floating text toolbar is so annoying.

1 Upvotes

Is there a way to at least move this out of the way?

6 comments

r/ProCreate • u/SketchyBoi91 • 10h ago

My Artwork Day 15 : Obsession

5 Upvotes

2 comments

r/ProCreate • u/Shxdedlight • 10h ago

I need Procreate technical help How do I give this eraser (round) opacity settings?

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4 Upvotes

The first eraser i show doesn’t change opacity, but the second one does. How do i make the first eraser behave like the second one in terms of opacity?

2 comments

r/ProCreate • u/One-Delivery-2522 • 1d ago

My Artwork He's Dangerous

197 Upvotes

8 comments

r/ProCreate • u/Wonderful_Maximum_48 • 11h ago

My Artwork I remade my game cover art after a year

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7 Upvotes

I’m probably one of the few people making game art in Procreate. I’ve tried switching to other software, but I just love Procreate way too much

1 comment

r/ProCreate • u/Small_Amoeba6762 • 10h ago

My Animation Cat passing by a sunset

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4 Upvotes

1 comment

r/ProCreate • u/Dinosrdead • 1d ago

My Artwork Monsters (done on procreate)

246 Upvotes

11 comments