Procreate Export and File Management 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the 'Flatten' export option in Procreate do before exporting?
- Reduces the canvas DPI
- Merges all visible layers into a single raster layer for the exported file (Correct answer)
- Converts the file to grayscale
- Removes all layer effects
Correct answer: Merges all visible layers into a single raster layer for the exported file
Flatten merges all layers into one for export, producing a single flat image — the original .procreate file is not affected.
Question 2: Which Procreate export format supports both CMYK color mode and multi-layer output simultaneously?
- PNG
- JPEG
- PSD (Correct answer)
- TIFF
Correct answer: PSD
PSD (Photoshop Document) format supports both CMYK color mode and layered file structure simultaneously.
Question 3: What is the drawback of exporting a Procreate artwork as JPEG?
- It does not support color
- JPEG uses lossy compression and does not support transparency (Correct answer)
- It cannot be opened in other apps
- JPEG files are larger than PNG
Correct answer: JPEG uses lossy compression and does not support transparency
JPEG uses lossy compression that degrades image quality with each save, and it does not support alpha (transparent) channels.
Question 4: How do you back up all Procreate artworks to iCloud Drive?
- Procreate auto-syncs to iCloud if iCloud Drive is enabled and Procreate has iCloud access in settings (Correct answer)
- Manually export each file as .procreate to iCloud Drive
- Use Actions > Backup All
- Both A is automatically handled by iOS
Correct answer: Procreate auto-syncs to iCloud if iCloud Drive is enabled and Procreate has iCloud access in settings
If iCloud Drive is enabled and Procreate is allowed iCloud access in iOS settings, the gallery syncs automatically to iCloud.
Question 5: What is the purpose of the 'Stack' feature in the Procreate gallery?
- A stack is a layer group spanning multiple artworks
- It organizes multiple artworks into a folder-like group in the gallery (Correct answer)
- It stacks the canvas layers for export
- It creates a sequential animation from multiple artworks
Correct answer: It organizes multiple artworks into a folder-like group in the gallery
Stacks are folder-like containers in the Procreate gallery that group related artworks together for organization.
Question 6: How do you import a PSD file with layers into Procreate from the Files app?
- Use Actions > Import
- Tap the PSD file in Files app and share it to Procreate, or drag it into the gallery (Correct answer)
- Use the Brush Library import
- Tap the + in Procreate gallery and navigate to the file
Correct answer: Tap the PSD file in Files app and share it to Procreate, or drag it into the gallery
Tap the PSD file in Files, use the share sheet to open it in Procreate, or drag it into the Procreate gallery in Split View.
Procreate Export and File Management 2
What does the 'Flatten' export option in Procreate do before exporting?