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What Procreate is

Procreate is a paid iPad creative app for making sketches, paintings, illustrations and animations. It includes more than 300 handcrafted brushes, customizable through Brush Studio, and imports Adobe Photoshop brushes. Users can paint and texture .USDZ and .OBJ models for 3D artwork, then export formats including layered PSD, PDF, TIFF, OBJ and USDZ. Procreate Dreams adds a timeline, Flipbook, keyframes and non-destructive filters for 2D animation and video; it can import video and add sound effects, music and voice overs. Artwork, movies, time-lapse videos, brushes and color palettes are saved directly on the iPad. The maker says its apps do not collect or share data, require no login to access artwork and do not connect to its web services. Procreate for iPad costs 12.99 USD once, while Procreate Dreams costs 12.99 USD once and Procreate Pocket for iPhone costs 5.99 USD once. There is no free plan or trial.

Who it suits

It suits beginners, professionals and studios creating artwork on iPad, including illustration, painting, 3D texturing and animation. iPhone users can choose Procreate Pocket, while Dreams targets iPad animation work.

What it does well

  • Over 300 customizable handcrafted brushes
  • Imports Adobe Photoshop brushes
  • Supports 3D painting with USDZ and OBJ
  • Exports layered PSD, PDF, TIFF, OBJ and USDZ
  • Apps save creative files directly on iPad

What to know first

  • No desktop app
  • No free plan or free trial
  • iPad apps require one-time purchases
  • Procreate Pocket is only for iPhone

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
ProcreateOne-time purchase · No subscriptionOn request
Procreate for iPadOne-time purchase; no subscription. · iPad app · Exclusively from the App Store$12.99, paid once
Procreate DreamsOne-time purchase; no subscriptions. · iPad animation app · Exclusively from the App Store$12.99, paid once
Procreate PocketNo subscriptions; App Store purchase. · Only for iPhone$5.99, paid once

As procreate.com lists them, read 23 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

Procreate offers a broad iPad drawing and painting toolkit, with separate Dreams animation features and direct local storage. Its iPad-only focus and paid, one-time apps are central buying considerations.

Facts from Procreate's own pages

3D painting
Procreate supports .USDZ and .OBJ models for painting, texturing, and exporting 3D artwork. · procreate.com, 10 Oct 2026
Animation
Procreate Dreams provides a timeline, Flipbook, keyframes, and non-destructive filters for creating 2D animations and videos. · procreate.com, 10 Oct 2026
Brushes
Procreate includes over 300 handcrafted brushes, which users can customize with Brush Studio. · procreate.com, 10 Oct 2026
Company location
Savage Interactive describes Hobart, Australia as its home and says its apps are made in Australia. · procreate.com, 10 Oct 2026
Data storage
Artwork, movies, time-lapse videos, brushes, and color palettes are saved directly on the user's iPad. · procreate.com, 10 Oct 2026
Desktop app
No · procreate.com, 23 Sept 2026
Dreams compatibility
Procreate Dreams supports iPads that can run iPadOS 16.3, with track capacity varying by device. · procreate.com, 10 Oct 2026
Dreams media
Dreams can import video and add sound effects, music, and voice overs. · procreate.com, 10 Oct 2026
Education
The maker says a 50% discount is available through Apple School Manager for purchases of 20 or more licenses. · education.procreate.com, 10 Oct 2026
Founded
2010 · procreate.com, 28 Sept 2026
Free plan
No · procreate.com, 23 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia · procreate.com, 28 Sept 2026
Illustration tools
Its features include Transform, Warp, layers with blend modes, selections, and effects. · procreate.com, 10 Oct 2026
Integrations and formats
Procreate imports Adobe Photoshop brushes and exports artwork in formats including layered PSD, PDF, TIFF, OBJ, and USDZ. · apps.apple.com, 10 Oct 2026
Mobile app
Yes · procreate.com, 23 Sept 2026
Privacy
The maker says its apps do not collect or share data, require no login to access artwork, and do not connect to its web services. · procreate.com, 10 Oct 2026
Support and learning
The maker offers a Help Center, a support contact form, a handbook, and a four-part Beginners Series. · procreate.com, 10 Oct 2026
What it does
Procreate is an iPad creative app for making sketches, paintings, illustrations, and animations. · procreate.com, 10 Oct 2026
Who it serves
The company says its tools are for professionals, studios, and beginners. · procreate.com, 10 Oct 2026

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