With Procreate Dreams you have the option to save your files directly on your iPad or sync to iCloud.

The advantage of syncing to iCloud is that if you lose, damage, or erase your iPad, your files will be retrievable on an existing or new device. Whereas, saving on your iPad’s storage means your data could be lost if your device is damaged, lost, or erased.

Whether you save directly on your iPad storage or sync to iCloud you will be able to find your Procreate Dreams files within the Files app.

How to enable iCloud syncing

To check whether iCloud syncing is enabled, follow these steps:

1. Open iPad Settings .

2. Tap on your Apple ID.

3. Tap iCloud .

4. Tap iCloud Backup .

5. Toggle on Back Up This iPad.

6. Backups will now be automatic, but if you want to perform a manual one, tap Back Up Now.

Next, check Procreate Dreams has iCloud Drive selected for storage:

1. Open iPad Settings.

2. Scroll down within the list of apps and tap Procreate Dreams.

3. Tap Document Storage.

4. Select iCloud Drive from the storage options (a tick will appear in that row).

How to create or copy movies to iCloud

When you first open the Procreate Dreams app in Theater mode, you will see a sidebar icon next to the Procreate Dreams title. This allows you to access and select where you’d like your movies to be stored.

Follow these steps to create a movie in iCloud:

1. Tap sidebar .

2. A sidebar will expand. Select iCloud drive .

3. Tap create and select your movie settings.

Follow these steps to save an existing movie to iCloud:

1. Tap sidebar .

2. Select On My iPad from Locations. This will show any movies you stored directly on your iPad.

3. Tap and hold on the movie you’d like to save to iCloud. This will bring up a context menu.

4. Tap Copy to iCloud Drive. Your movie will now show in iCloud Drive under Locations.

See also:

1. Exporting movies from Procreate Dreams