{"id":40945,"date":"2022-04-13T18:03:27","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T18:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/procreate\/where-does-procreate-store-files\/"},"modified":"2022-04-13T18:03:27","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T18:03:27","slug":"where-does-procreate-store-files","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/procreate\/where-does-procreate-store-files\/","title":{"rendered":"Where does procreate store files ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Where Does Procreate Save Files? Procreate saves your files within the gallery of the <strong>Procreate<\/strong> app with the extension . <strong>procreate<\/strong>. These are <strong>Procreate<\/strong> specific files that only work within the Procreate ecosystem.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, are Procreate files backed up? <strong>Procreate<\/strong> does not have an automatic cloud backup system. You have to do it manually. Yes, in Settings for Procreate you can choose document and storage, but it will not sync automatically. At least not at the time of filming this video.<\/p>\n<p>Considering this, does Procreate save to the cloud? procreate&#8217; files to your computer, iCloud or Dropbox, will mean they are stored in an additional place and will be safe should anything go wrong with your iPad. This is a good habit to get into regardless of software updates.<\/p>\n<p>Quick Answer, what are Procreate <strong>files<\/strong> saved as? <strong>Procreate<\/strong> Format Every artwork you make in Procreate saves as a . <strong>procreate<\/strong> file format on your iPad. This format is unique to Procreate.<\/p>\n<p>You asked, why does Procreate take so much space? As I mentioned, Procreate file sizes are determined by the complexity of your design. If you use images, have a lot of layers, or make use of your time lapse video, your file size will be larger than a design that doesn&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The best way to restore deleted Procreate <strong>files<\/strong> is to use an iCloud backup that includes your <strong>Procreate<\/strong> <strong>files<\/strong>.  <\/li>\n<li>If you have automatic backups enabled on your iPad, check your most recent backup to see if Procreate was included in this backup.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>How do I export a file from Procreate?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Export your artwork to the native . procreate format. Tap Actions > Share > Procreate, then select a destination for your file.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Where does Procreate save files on iCloud?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rxO2HMufoFU\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I backup Procreate files on my iPad?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CAz7jX_fb-A\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How big do Procreate files get?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>With Procreate, my file sizes can range from 20MB for simple line sketches (above) to 200-300MB for 4K or A4 300 DPI canvas with multiple layers.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Does Procreate take up a lot of storage?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>If your main reason for getting an iPad is to use for Procreate, 32GB of storage would be enough.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I free up storage on Procreate?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y3zPVUxCAwc\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I go back in history of Procreate?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Procreate does not have an undo history that lets you search through your past actions and revert your design to an earlier version. You will need to undo, one at a time, until you are back to the point in your design that you want to be.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I export from Procreate to PC?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>To export Procreate files, click on the wrench to open the Actions panel. Click on the Share tab. Choose whether you want to export your work in the following formats: Procreate file, PSD, PDF, JPEG, PNG, or TIFF. You can also choose to export your work as an animation.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Does Procreate save as vector?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Procreate only works in pixels, you can&#8217;t create vectors in Procreate. If you are looking to create fonts, logos or cut files for a Cricut or Silhouette, you will need to convert your lettering in to a vector format. This will make the file completely scalable.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I trace an image in Procreate?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RpLRw6oq0l4\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where Does Procreate Save Files? Procreate saves your files within the gallery of the Procreate app with the extension . procreate. These are Procreate specific files that only work within the Procreate ecosystem. Furthermore, are Procreate files backed up? Procreate does not have an automatic cloud backup system. You have to do it manually. 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