Procreate Export and File Management 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the native Procreate file format that preserves all layers, settings, and history?
- .psd
- .procreate (Correct answer)
- .ptg
- .ai
Correct answer: .procreate
The .procreate format is the native file type that saves all layers, blend modes, layer settings, and the time-lapse recording.
Question 2: Which export format should you choose in Procreate to preserve editable layers in Adobe Photoshop?
- PSD (Correct answer)
- TIFF
- PNG
Correct answer: PSD
Exporting as PSD preserves Procreate layers in a format that Photoshop can open with layers intact.
Question 3: What does exporting a Procreate artwork as a PDF preserve that PNG does not?
- Layers
- Vector paths and text as editable elements when exported from compatible settings (Correct answer)
- Transparency
- Color profiles
Correct answer: Vector paths and text as editable elements when exported from compatible settings
PDF export can preserve vector data and text as scalable elements, while PNG flattens everything to raster pixels.
Question 4: How do you share a Procreate file directly to another app on the same iPad?
- Drag the gallery thumbnail to the other app
- Use the Share button (Actions > Share) and select the target app
- Export to Files and open from there
- Both A and B are valid methods (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Both A and B are valid methods
You can share a Procreate file using the Share menu under Actions, or by dragging the gallery thumbnail directly into a Split View app.
Question 5: What resolution (DPI) should you set for a Procreate canvas intended for high-quality print output?
- 72 DPI
- 150 DPI
- 300 DPI (Correct answer)
- 600 DPI
Correct answer: 300 DPI
300 DPI is the standard print resolution for high-quality output — it ensures crisp detail at typical viewing distances.
Question 6: What is the maximum number of artworks Procreate can store on-device in the gallery?
- 100
- 500
- 1000
- There is no fixed limit — it depends on available device storage (Correct answer)
Correct answer: There is no fixed limit — it depends on available device storage
Procreate has no fixed gallery limit; the number of artworks you can store depends solely on the available storage on your iPad.
Procreate Export and File Management 1
What is the native Procreate file format that preserves all layers, settings, and history?