Procreate (software)
Raster graphics editing app
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Procreate is a raster graphics editor app for digital painting developed and published by the Australian company Savage Interactive for iOS and iPadOS.[4] It was launched on the App Store in 2011.[5][6]
- iOS 15.4.1 or later
- iPadOS 15.4.1 or later
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| Developer | Savage Interactive |
| Initial release | March 16, 2011 |
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| Available in | 13 languages[3] |
List of languages English (United States), English (United Kingdom), English (Australia), Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish. | |
| Type | Raster graphics editor |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | procreate |
Versions
Procreate
Procreate for iPad was first released in 2011 by the Tasmanian software company Savage Interactive. In June 2013, Savage launched Procreate 2 in conjunction with iOS 7, adding new features such as higher resolution capabilities and more brush options.[7]
In 2016, Procreate became one of the top ten best-selling iPad apps on the App Store.[8] In 2018, Procreate became the overall best selling iPad app.[9]
As of December 2025, the most recent version of Procreate for the iPad is 5.4.8.
Procreate Pocket
Procreate Pocket was released to the App Store in December 2014.[10] Pocket originally included most tools found in Procreate; however, it doesn't include any features that released on the original Procreate app since its release.
In 2018, Savage launched Procreate Pocket 2.0 to the App Store.[11]
In December 2018, Procreate Pocket received Apple's "App of the Year" award.[12][13]
As of September 2025, the most recent version of Procreate Pocket (for the iPhone) is 4.0.15.
Procreate Dreams
Procreate Dreams, a companion app focused on 2D animation, was released on the App Store on November 22nd 2023.[14][15]
While the application is commended for its intuitive interface and accessibility,[16] some reviewers have noted that it may lack some key animations features, such as reference layers.[17]
In June 2024, Procreate Dreams received the 2024 Apple Design Award for Innovation.[18]
In December 2025, Savage Interactive released Procreate Dreams 2,[19] a long awaited update and redesign to Procreate Dreams.
Features
The current versions of Procreate use Valkyrie, a proprietary graphics engine to allow customizable brush options and importing brushes from Adobe Photoshop.[20] The app also allows for animation. Savage expanded upon Procreate's Animation features with the companion app dedicated to 2D animation called Procreate Dreams, released in November 2023.[14][15]
On August 2024, Procreate announced that it would not be incorporating generative artificial intelligence into its software.[21]
Notable users
Concept artist Doug Chiang creates robot, vehicle, and creature designs for Star Wars in Procreate.[22]
Professional artists have also used Procreate to create the posters for Stranger Things,[23] Logan,[24] and Blade Runner 2049,[25] as well as several covers for The New Yorker.[26][27] It has also been professionally adopted at Marvel Comics, DC Comics,[28] Disney Animation, and Pixar.[29]