Step-by-Step Guide to Deleting Brushes in Procreate

Written by Daisie Team

Published on 19 June 2023 4 min read

If you're a digital artist using Procreate, you know how important it is to keep your brush library organized. Deleting unused or duplicate brushes can help declutter your workspace and improve your workflow. In this step-by-step guide, we'll walk you through the process of deleting brushes in Procreate, so you can focus on creating amazing artwork.

Step 1: Open Procreate

Before you can delete brushes, you need to open Procreate and have your canvas ready. Let's start by launching the app and selecting the right canvas size.

Launching the App

Find the Procreate icon on your device and tap it to open the app. Procreate should load quickly, and you'll be greeted with the gallery view, where you can see all your existing artworks and create a new one.

Selecting the Right Canvas

Tap the "+" icon in the top right corner to create a new canvas. You'll be presented with a list of predefined canvas sizes, or you can create a custom size by tapping on the "Custom Size" option. Select the canvas size that suits your project best and tap on it. Now you're ready to move on to managing your brushes.

Step 2: Navigate to Brushes

Now that your canvas is ready, it's time to navigate to the brush library and find the brush you want to delete. We'll guide you through accessing the brush library and selecting the appropriate brush set.

Brush Library

Tap on the paintbrush icon located in the top-right corner of the screen, which opens the brush library. The brush library is where you'll find all the available brushes in Procreate, organized into various sets.

Selecting a Brush Set

Scroll through the brush sets until you find the one containing the brush you want to delete. Remember, Procreate comes with several default brush sets, but you might also have custom sets you've created or imported. Tap on the brush set to reveal the brushes inside, and you're one step closer to learning how to delete brushes in Procreate.

Step 3: Select Brush to Delete

With the brush set open, it's time to select the specific brush you'd like to delete. There are two methods for selecting a brush in Procreate — swiping left or tapping and holding. We'll go over both methods to help you choose the one that works best for you.

Swipe Left

Swipe left on the brush you'd like to delete. This action will reveal a red "Delete" button. But don't tap it just yet — we'll cover brush deletion in the next step.

Tap and Hold

Alternatively, you can tap and hold a brush to select it. When you do this, a context menu will appear. Choose "Delete" from the menu, but again, hold off on confirming the deletion until the next step, where we'll discuss how to delete brushes in Procreate the right way.

Step 4: Delete the Brush

Now that you've selected the brush you want to remove, it's time to delete it. Remember, the process of how to delete brushes in Procreate is slightly different depending on the method you used to select the brush in Step 3.

Whether you swiped left or tapped and held the brush, you should now see a "Delete" option. Tap the "Delete" button, and Procreate will ask you to confirm your decision with a popup warning. This extra step ensures you don't accidentally remove a brush you wanted to keep. Tap "Delete" again in the popup to finalize your decision and remove the brush.

Undo Deletion

Oops! Did you accidentally delete the wrong brush? Don't worry; Procreate has your back. To undo the deletion, simply shake your device immediately after deleting the brush. Procreate will then ask if you'd like to undo the deletion. Tap "Undo" to restore the brush to your brush set. Keep in mind, this option is only available immediately after deleting the brush, so be quick if you need to reverse the action.

Step 5: Organize Your Brush Set

Now that you know how to delete brushes in Procreate, it's time to organize your brush set to make it even more efficient. By renaming brushes and creating custom brush sets, you can have a more streamlined experience and easily find the brushes you need when creating your digital masterpieces.

Rename Brushes

Renaming brushes is an excellent way to customize your brush set. To do this, tap and hold the brush you want to rename, then select the "Rename" option from the menu that appears. Type in the new name for your brush and tap "Done" to save the changes. By giving your brushes descriptive names, you'll be able to find the perfect brush for your project faster.

Create Custom Brush Sets

Procreate allows you to create custom brush sets to group your favorite brushes together. To create a custom brush set, tap the "+" button in the top right corner of the brush library. Name your new brush set and tap "Done." You can now add brushes to your custom set by tapping and holding a brush, then dragging it to the new set. This practical feature helps keep your brushes organized and makes it easier to switch between different sets when working on various projects.

With these easy-to-follow steps, you now know how to delete brushes in Procreate and organize your brush sets for a smoother digital art experience. Happy creating!

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