With animation in Procreate, each layer also doubles up as a frame. You’ll probably be aware that Procreate limits the number of layers you can use, so for more complex projects this needs to be taken into account.

Our first step is to create a new canvas, to do this, tap on the + in the top right-hand corner of the gallery screen.ĭepending on what animation project you’re looking to create, you may want to consider your canvas size. Keep reading for a quick-start guide to Procreate’s animation tools and an overview of the capabilities included. Procreate’s animation tools aren’t spoken about that often, they feel like a bit of a hidden feature! However, using these tools to create gifs, videos, and simple animated images, is super easy and way more simple than you might imagine. Alongside the wide variety of features for these projects, the app also has a function which we can use to make animations.

It has many features for all styles of drawing, alongside the capability to create graphic design elements. Procreate is a fantastic app for creating digital art.

Procreate animation tips