How To Convert Procreate Art into Vector

Procreate is primarily a raster-based illustration app, which means it creates artwork based on pixels rather than vectors.

Converting Procreate artwork into vector format typically requires using vector graphic design software like Adobe Illustrator or vectorization apps or services. This process allows the intricate details and unique brushstrokes captured with Procreate brushes to be translated into scalable vector graphics.

Here’s how you can convert Procreate art into vectors:

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Note: This step will require you to use Adobe Illustrator as an additional tool

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Open your artwork in Procreate.

Export the artwork as a high-resolution image (e.g., PNG or JPEG) to your computer or cloud storage.

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Open Adobe Illustrator on your computer.

Create a new document or open an existing one.

Use the “File” > “Place” option to import your Procreate artwork.

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With the artwork selected, go to the “Object” menu and choose “Image Trace.”

Adjust the settings in the Image Trace panel to achieve the desired level of detail and smoothness. You can adjust options like Threshold, Paths, and Colors.

Click “Expand” to convert the traced image into editable vector paths.

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After expanding the image, you can further refine and edit the vector paths using Illustrator’s drawing and editing tools.

Adjust anchor points, curves, colors, and shapes as needed.

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Once you’re satisfied with the vector version of your artwork, save it in a vector format such as Adobe Illustrator (AI), Encapsulated PostScript (EPS), or Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG).

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There are online and offline tools and services that specialize in converting raster images into vector format. Some popular options include Vector Magic, Adobe Capture, and various online vectorization websites. Here’s a general process for using these tools:

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Export your Procreate artwork as an image file (e.g., PNG or JPEG).

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Upload your exported image to the vectorization tool or service.

Follow the tool’s instructions to process the image and convert it into vector format.

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Once the vectorization process is complete, you can usually download the converted vector file (commonly in formats like SVG, AI, or EPS).

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If needed, you can further edit and refine the vector artwork in vector graphic software like Adobe Illustrator.

While vectorization tools can provide quick conversion from raster to vector, the quality of the vectorization may vary depending on the complexity of your original Procreate artwork.

Complex and detailed artwork may require more manual editing after conversion for the best results.