{"id":40648,"date":"2022-04-13T17:57:03","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T17:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/procreate\/how-do-procreate-layers-work\/"},"modified":"2022-04-13T17:57:03","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T17:57:03","slug":"how-do-procreate-layers-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/procreate\/how-do-procreate-layers-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How do procreate layers work ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Layers let you stack image elements on top of each other. They let you paint objects that overlap without altering work you&#8217;ve already done. Plus you can move, edit, recolor and delete elements with total creative freedom.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, how many layers can procreate use? Procreate may also see a new maximum resolution, expanding to 16,384 x 8,192px with 3 layers. Other canvas resolutions will see increases of: 2,048 x 2,048px from 196 to 246 layers.<\/p>\n<p>You asked, what are the different layers in procreate? By default, in a New Document, you&#8217;ll see two layers: Layer 1 and Background Color. Note that your selected layer is highlighted in blue. We can create a New Layer by tapping the Plus Sign in our Layers Menu.<\/p>\n<p>Subsequently, how do I organize layers in procreate? <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>When you select multiple layers, you will see the Group option appear on the top right of the Layers panel. Tap it to gather your selected layers into a Group.<\/li>\n<li>Use the arrow at the right of the Group to expand or collapse the group at any time.<\/li>\n<li>Like layers, you can select a Group as a Primary or Secondary selection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Also, why can I only have 18 layers in Procreate? Procreate limits the number of layers based on a few criteria: The amount of RAM in your particular iPad. The size of your canvas, and DPI (Dots Per Inch).<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h7jtQzAjITs\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>What does a layer mask do in Procreate?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Layer Mask allows you to conceal or reveal parts of the layer below (the primary layer). When you are editing the mask, you may only use black, white or gray. Here&#8217;s a saying to remember which color you need: White reveals and black conceals.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do you reveal layers in Procreate?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UiUJyLRuXso\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What is Alpha lock in Procreate?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jZNXg_2fU5Q\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Can you separate layers in Procreate?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XJM53XadfEE\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Can you make layer folders in Procreate?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t7ZuIp6-vfQ\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do you separate merged layers in Procreate?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>When you merge layers in Procreate, you can only unmerge them by immediately using the undo feature. If you wait too long or close your design, your merged layers will be permanent and you won&#8217;t be able to unmerge them.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do you get more than 250 layers in Procreate?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y_d3n37xFq4\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How much RAM do you need for Procreate?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Historically apps running on iPad were limited in RAM due to a reserve needed for background apps and tasks, so when Apple opened up more RAM to developers this month it was a big deal. For Procreate this means a significant boost in extra layers for iPads with 8GB RAM or more .\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Why does Procreate have limited layers?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Procreate has layer limits because it needs to accommodate the amount of RAM available to it from the iPad. Procreate cannot allow for an infinite amount of layers while still functioning at the level required for the app to run well.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Does Procreate have a frame limit?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Procreate limits the number of animation frames based on the resolution, but the default Square canvas (2048 x 2048 pixels) gives us 124 frames to work with, which is more than enough for a short animation. For something longer, you&#8217;d have to work at a lower resolution or in batches.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What is the largest canvas size in Procreate?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The max canvas size is also the same (8192&#215;4096) but without the 8K limit. You can increase dimensions in the same MP limit. For example, a canvas of 16,384 x 2,048 pixels would work. There&#8217;s a max of 2 layers at maximum canvas size.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What is the best dpi for Procreate?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>300 PPI\/DPI is the industry standard for best print quality. Depending on the printed size of your piece and the viewing distance, a lower DPI\/PPI willl look acceptably good. I would reccomend no lower than 125 DPI\/PPI.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Why is Alpha lock not working?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qpBhWmVVNaQ\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What is the difference between alpha lock and clipping mask?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7NwrfHnBRYo\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Why does Procreate not have a clipping mask?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Tap your Primary layer to invoke the Layer Options menu, then tap Clipping Mask. The selected layer will become a Clipping Mask, clipped to the layer below. If the selected layer is the bottom layer in your Layers panel, the Clipping Mask option is not available.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do you alpha lock a layer in Procreate?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Alpha Lock feature in Procreate can be accessed in the Layers menu. The alpha lock feature can be accessed in the Layers menu by selecting your layer and tapping it to get the layer options menu. In the menu list you will be the Alpha Lock option. Tap on it to apply an alpha lock.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s a clipping mask Procreate?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Procreate&#8217;s definition sums it up nicely : &#8216;Clipping Masks let you clip multiple layers to the content of one layer, allowing for powerful non-destructive alterations&#8217; Regular masking only allows you to attach a mask to one single layer. With Clipping Masks, you can have several layers masked by the one shape.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What is the difference between a layer mask and a clipping mask?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Clipping masks allow you to hide portions of an image, but these masks are created using multiple layers, whereas layer masks only make use of a single layer. A clipping mask is a shape that masks other artwork and only reveals what lies in shape.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do you not color over lines in Procreate?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to color inside the lines with Procreate. To color inside the lines with Procreate, use ColorDrop to fill your shape with white. Turn on alpha lock or create a clipping mask, which will stop you from coloring outside of the lines of that shape.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What is layer mask?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>What is a layer mask? Applying masks to a layer is a reversible way to hide part of a layer. This method allows for more editing flexibility as opposed to permanently erasing or deleting part of a layer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Layers let you stack image elements on top of each other. They let you paint objects that overlap without altering work you&#8217;ve already done. Plus you can move, edit, recolor and delete elements with total creative freedom. Moreover, how many layers can procreate use? 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