How to Transfer Procreate Projects to a New iPad

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Update Procreate on the source device

   Open the App Store on your old iPad and navigate to your account profile. Tap Update All to ensure Procreate is running the latest version, which prevents compatibility errors during the transfer process.

   Note: Verify your current app version in the Procreate Gallery by tapping the Procreate logo.
2. 3 min

   Export your entire gallery

   Open the Procreate Gallery on your old iPad and tap Select. Tap each artwork or stack you wish to transfer, or tap Select All to highlight everything. Tap the Share button and select the .procreate format for each file to preserve layers and edit history.

   Note: Saving as .procreate files is mandatory to keep your layer data intact.
3. 2 min

   Save files to the Files app

   Once the export sheet appears, choose Save to Files. Select a folder within your iCloud Drive or a connected external storage device. Wait for the progress bar to complete to ensure all files have successfully uploaded to your cloud storage.

   Note: Using iCloud Drive allows for the fastest synchronization across your devices.
4. 2 min

   Export custom brushes and palettes

   Open your Brush Library, drag down to reveal the Import/Export menu, and tap Share to export your custom sets to Files. Repeat this process in the Color Palette menu by tapping the ellipsis icon and selecting Share on your custom palettes.

   Note: Custom brushes save as .brushset files, which are easily imported on the new device.
5. 3 min

   Import content to the new iPad

   Install Procreate on your new iPad. Open the Files app, navigate to the folder containing your transferred files, and tap each .procreate, .brushset, or palette file. Procreate will automatically launch and import the assets into your gallery, brush library, and color menus.

   Note: Tapping a .procreate file directly in the Files app triggers an immediate import into the app.