Share

Share your art with the world in a variety of useful image formats under Share Image. Or use Share Layers to export individual layers as PDFs, bulk images, and looping animations.

Share Image

Export your artwork as a native .procreate file or a layered Adobe® Photoshop® PSD. You can also export as a handy PDF, a versatile JPEG, a PNG with transparency, or a high-quality TIFF.

Share your entire artwork as a layered or flattened image file. Procreate Pocket offers a wide range of file formats tailored to different purposes, including:

Export your artwork to the native .procreate format.

Tap the ellipsis button → Actions → Share → Share Image → Procreate, then select a destination for your file.

Why use .procreate format?

Using the Procreate format guarantees all data associated with your artwork is kept intact. This means all layers, masks, and effects are perfectly preserved. Your Canvas Information is also carried over in this file format. This allows the recipient of your file to view your signature. Finally, if you have set up Time-lapse recording for that canvas, your video data embeds in the file too.

Export your artwork as an Adobe® Photoshop® file.

Tap the ellipsis button → Actions → Share → Share Image → PSD, then select a destination for your file.

Why use .PSD format?

This will save your image into the standard format used by Adobe® Photoshop®. This preserves all your layers, layer names, opacity, visibility and blend modes. This is a great way to send your file with all layers intact to share with someone who doesn’t have Procreate Pocket yet.

Export your artwork as a PDF file.

Tap the ellipsis button → Actions → Share → Share Image → PDF, then choose your desired quality from Good / Better / Best, and select a destination for your file.

Why use .PDF format?

The PDF format is ideal for digital distribution. It is the most practical choice for sending files to print houses and publishers.

Export your artwork as a versatile, web-ready JPEG file.

Tap the ellipsis button → Actions → Share → Share Image → JPEG, then select a destination for your file.

Why use .JPEG format?

JPEG is a “lossy” format that will flatten your artwork into a single layer. JPEG exchanges a little bit of visual quality for a much smaller file size. One of the most common image formats, JPEGs are heavily supported, making them a versatile option for easy sharing.

Export your artwork as high-quality web-ready file with transparency.

Tap the ellipsis button → Actions → Share → Share Image → PNG, then select a destination for your file.

Why use .PNG format?

PNG is a “lossless” format - it will flatten your artwork but keep full image quality. While slightly larger in file size than JPEGs, PNGs are just as versatile. They also have the big advantage of preserving transparency in your artwork.

Export your artwork as a TIFF file.

Tap the ellipsis button → Actions → Share → Share Image → TIFF, then select a destination for your file.

Why use TIFF format?

Procreate TIFF export flattens your layers but perfectly preserves your image quality. Exporting with layers would result in TIFF files being on the larger side. Used for decades in print, it is compatible with all major software. TIFFs are also common in many print workflows, making it a good choice for professionals.

Share Layers

Export layers from a single artwork to a multi-page PDF, a folder of PNGs, or as frames of an animated GIF, PNG, or MP4.

Tap the ellipsis at the top to expand your toolbar → Actions → Share → Share Layers. Under the Share Layers section of the Share menu, you’ll find a complete list of layer export formats. Each format uses your layers in a different way.

All layers export together into one multi-page PDF. Each layer becomes a single page. If your canvas has five layers, your PDF will also have five pages.

All layers export as individual PNG files. This respects the visibility of your layers (it won't export invisible layers), and the background of the canvas - be sure to turn it off if you need a sequence of images with transparency intact.

This format makes each layer a frame in a looping animation. If your canvas has five layers, your animation will loop through five frames. GIF uses the most common and versatile format for web animations, though it is limited to 256 colors for any given frame. PNG is ideal for animations with transparent elements. MP4 is less common than GIF, but can produce smaller file sizes. HEVC uses the H.265 video codec and should be smaller still but retain high quality.

Regardless of the format you choose, only visible layers will be exported.

For a more in-depth exploration, see Layers → Share Layers .

Destinations

Share your files to AirDrop, AirPrint, and any app or service available in the iOS Sharing system.

When you’ve selected your file format, the iOS Sharing system triggers automatically.

This allows you quick access to basic system functions such as Copy, Save to Photos, Assign to Contact, Print, and Save to Files.

iOS Sharing also gives you the freedom to export your image to any app linked to the iOS Sharing system. As a rule this includes commonly-used apps such as AirDrop, Messages, Mail, Notes, and plenty more. Available apps will vary depending on which apps you have installed on your iPhone, and what formats those apps accept as input.