How to Use Fonts in Procreate
Procreate is an incredibly comprehensive, powerful and widely-used art app for iPad and iPhone. This app allows you to use a range of fonts and manipulate them in a variety of ways to create stunning works of art. Here’s how you can use fonts in Procreate:
Accessing and Importing Fonts
The first step is to access and import the fonts you want to use. You can do this by either manually importing them or using the Procreate font browser. To manually import fonts, open up the app and go to the “iCloud” tab. From there, you will be able to upload fonts from your computer or other devices. If you want to use the Procreate font browser, simply open the “Settings” tab and then select “Fonts” to access it.
Editing and Designing Fonts
Once you have your fonts imported, you will be able to edit and design them within Procreate. This can be done using the various selection tools within the app, such as:
- Shape Select Tool: Allows you to select specific parts of text and edit them independently.
- Transform Tool: Allows you to rescale and rotate your fonts.
- Color Tool: Allows you to change the color of your text.
- Warp Tool: Allows you to warp your fonts to create unique shapes.
Changing Font Style and Format
Once you are happy with the design of your font, you can change its style and format. To do this, select the font you want to edit and tap the “Format” tab. Here you will find a range of options for changing the font style and format, such as line spacing and kerning. You can also select from various pre-set styles and color choices.
Saving and Exporting Fonts
Finally, you can save and export your fonts from Procreate. To save them, select the font you want to save and tap the “Save” icon. To export, select the font you want to export and tap the “Share” icon. This will allow you to share your font with others or save it to your computer or other devices.
Using fonts in Procreate can be surprisingly easy and a great way to create unique and interesting works of art. Hopefully this article has given you the information you need to successfully use fonts in Procreate.