Procreate has no built-in brush store, so you buy brushes from third-party sources: marketplaces like Creative Market and Etsy, independent shops like RetroSupply Co. and Brush Galaxy, or subscription apps that bundle thousands of brushes. Pick a pack, choose the right license, pay, and download the file on your iPad. Tap it to open in Procreate, and it installs automatically, usually under an "Imported" group in your brush library.

For motion designers and VFX artists, brushes are usually a means to an end: hand-drawn textures, ink lines, halftones, and paper grain that get composited later. That affects what you should buy and how you should check licensing.

Does Procreate sell brushes itself?

No. Procreate ships with a large library, over 300 handcrafted brushes according to its own product page, and each can be modified in Brush Studio. But there is no in-app store for paid add-ons.

Community discussions on Procreate's feedback forum show why. Some of the current default brush sets were once sold as in-app purchases before becoming free and installed by default. Users have since asked for a curated, one-tap store. Others argue that the existing ecosystem of free and paid third-party brushes is already strong, and that a store would force Procreate to decide which creators to feature. For now, buying means going outside the app.

Where to buy Procreate brushes

Each source serves a different kind of buyer.

Curated studio shops

Shops like RetroSupply Co. sell themed packs built from scanned ink, paper, and print. Its Procreate catalog lists individual packs at roughly $19 to $49 each, larger bundles such as a $97 horror bundle, and a Complete Collection at $197. This is the right choice when you want a consistent, art-directed look (halftones, misregistered comic ink, graphite grain) rather than a pile of random brushes.

Large brush libraries

Brush Galaxy advertises more than 50,000 downloadable brushes, organized by illustration, design, calligraphy, and painting. Libraries like this suit people who want breadth and are comfortable filtering through a lot of product pages.

General marketplaces

Creative Market and Etsy host many brush packs from independent sellers. Creative Market offers tiered licenses on the product page (Personal, Commercial, and Extended Commercial). Etsy listings are sold as digital downloads at a wide range of prices. Prices on Etsy's Procreate results run from under €1 for heavily discounted bundles to around €25 for specialized kits. Keep in mind that Etsy results include paid ad placements, so position in the list does not signal quality.

Subscription apps

Third-party apps such as "Brushes for Procreate" on the App Store are free to download, with in-app purchases and subscription options of 1, 6, or 12 months. The listing advertises 495+ free brushes and 3,000+ in the full library, and says the app is not an official part of Procreate. A subscription works if you want a rotating supply of brushes, fonts, and textures. If you only need two or three specific tools, a one-time pack is usually the better deal.

How to buy a Procreate brush pack, step by step

The process is similar everywhere. Creative Market's workflow is a representative example.

1. Use your iPad. Downloading in Safari on the iPad avoids a transfer step. If you buy on a desktop, you will need AirDrop, iCloud Drive, or a similar route.
2. Find the pack and read the listing. Check what is included (brushes, stamps, textures, color palettes), which Procreate versions it supports, and whether it includes preview videos or sample strokes.
3. Choose your license. More on this below. Do it before checkout, not after.
4. Check out. Most marketplaces accept cards or PayPal. Creative Market also lets you add credits to your account.
5. Download from the receipt or order page. The file often arrives as a ZIP.
6. Unzip if needed. On iOS 13 and later, tapping the ZIP in Safari's downloads list opens the Files app, which extracts it into a folder.
7. Open the brush file in Procreate. Tap the brush or brush set file and choose Procreate. The brushes appear in your library, typically under Imported or as a new named group if the set is grouped.

If a pack includes multiple folders, such as separate brushes, textures, and palettes, install each file type separately.

Licensing matters more for professionals

Most buyers check the price and skip the license. For commercial motion work, that is a mistake.

• Personal licenses typically cover non-commercial use. If your output ends up in a client spot, a title sequence, or a branded social cut, you likely need more.
• Commercial and extended commercial licenses, like those on Creative Market, cover client work and, in some cases, higher-volume or product-based use. Read what the "extended" tier actually allows.
• Terms differ by seller. The subscription app mentioned above states that work created with its content can be used commercially, but that is a statement about that app's content, not a general rule. Check each seller.

If you deliver to agencies or broadcasters, keep your receipts and license terms in the project folder.

How to evaluate a pack before you pay

A pack with 1,400 brushes is not necessarily better than one with 20 well-built ones. Before buying, check these:

• Sample work from real artists. Look for screenshots of actual strokes on canvas, not just rendered mockups.
• Pressure and tilt behavior. Preview videos should show variation in line weight as the pencil moves. If every stroke looks the same, the brush will feel flat.
• Canvas size and resolution. Brushes with large source textures hold up better at high canvas sizes. This matters when your illustration will be scaled up in a 4K timeline.
• Review volume and recency. Ratings with many reviews, like the Standard Pens pack at RetroSupply with 125 reviews, give a stronger signal than a perfect score from a handful of buyers. Also check whether the seller updates packs for current Procreate versions.
• Organization. One buyer in the Procreate forum thread noted that a large set sat unused because creating groups and importing brushes one by one was tedious. Packs that arrive pre-grouped save real time.
• Free samples. Many sellers and apps offer free brushes. Test one before committing to a bundle.

Free versus paid: what you actually need

You can do a lot with the default library plus a few free packs. Paid packs make sense when they solve a specific problem:

• A distinctive texture or ink style your project needs, such as halftone, engraving, or riso-style grain
• Brushes tuned for a specific task like lettering or tattoo-style linework
• A consistent house look across a team, where everyone installs the same pack

For one-off jobs, buying a single focused pack at $19 to $49 usually beats a mega bundle you will never fully explore. Deeply discounted bundles at a few euros can be fine for experimenting, but check the license and expect uneven quality.

Where Procreate brushes fit in a motion pipeline

Procreate output tends to enter a motion workflow in one of three ways: as exported layers for animation in After Effects, as textures and overlays (paper, grain, ink bleed) composited onto footage, or as style references for generated or stylized imagery.

The practical point: a distinctive, well-chosen brush pack gives you a style that is yours rather than generic. Keep your license in mind here too. If a client-facing piece derives its look from a paid brush pack, make sure the license covers that use.

Quick checklist before you buy

• Confirm the pack works with your version of Procreate and your device.
• Match the license tier to how the final work will be used.
• Look for real stroke previews and a meaningful number of reviews.
• Prefer packs that arrive organized into groups.
• Test a free sample from the same seller if one is available.
• Save the receipt and license terms with your project files.

FAQ

Can I buy brushes inside the Procreate app? No. Procreate does not include a brush store, though third-party apps offer their own purchase and subscription systems.

What file do I get after buying? Usually a brush or brush set file, often delivered in a ZIP. Unzip it in Files if needed, then open it in Procreate.

Where do installed brushes appear? Typically in an Imported category, or as a new group at the top of your brush list if the set is grouped.

Are subscriptions worth it? They can be if you want continuous access to a large library. For a few specific looks, individual packs can cost less over time, and license terms vary by seller.

Do I need a commercial license for client work? In most cases, yes. Check each seller's terms, since license tiers and permitted uses differ.

Procreate has no built-in brush store, so you buy brushes from third-party sources: marketplaces like Creative Market and Etsy, independent shops like RetroSupply Co. and Brush Galaxy, or subscription apps that bundle thousands of brushes. Pick a pack, choose the right license, pay, and download the file on your iPad. Tap it to open in Procreate, and it installs automatically, usually under an "Imported" group in your brush library.

For motion designers and VFX artists, brushes are usually a means to an end: hand-drawn textures, ink lines, halftones, and paper grain that get composited later. That affects what you should buy and how you should check licensing.

Does Procreate sell brushes itself?

No. Procreate ships with a large library, over 300 handcrafted brushes according to its own product page, and each can be modified in Brush Studio. But there is no in-app store for paid add-ons.

Community discussions on Procreate's feedback forum show why. Some of the current default brush sets were once sold as in-app purchases before becoming free and installed by default. Users have since asked for a curated, one-tap store. Others argue that the existing ecosystem of free and paid third-party brushes is already strong, and that a store would force Procreate to decide which creators to feature. For now, buying means going outside the app.

Where to buy Procreate brushes

Each source serves a different kind of buyer.

Curated studio shops

Shops like RetroSupply Co. sell themed packs built from scanned ink, paper, and print. Its Procreate catalog lists individual packs at roughly $19 to $49 each, larger bundles such as a $97 horror bundle, and a Complete Collection at $197. This is the right choice when you want a consistent, art-directed look (halftones, misregistered comic ink, graphite grain) rather than a pile of random brushes.

Large brush libraries

Brush Galaxy advertises more than 50,000 downloadable brushes, organized by illustration, design, calligraphy, and painting. Libraries like this suit people who want breadth and are comfortable filtering through a lot of product pages.

General marketplaces

Creative Market and Etsy host many brush packs from independent sellers. Creative Market offers tiered licenses on the product page (Personal, Commercial, and Extended Commercial). Etsy listings are sold as digital downloads at a wide range of prices. Prices on Etsy's Procreate results run from under €1 for heavily discounted bundles to around €25 for specialized kits. Keep in mind that Etsy results include paid ad placements, so position in the list does not signal quality.

Subscription apps

Third-party apps such as "Brushes for Procreate" on the App Store are free to download, with in-app purchases and subscription options of 1, 6, or 12 months. The listing advertises 495+ free brushes and 3,000+ in the full library, and says the app is not an official part of Procreate. A subscription works if you want a rotating supply of brushes, fonts, and textures. If you only need two or three specific tools, a one-time pack is usually the better deal.

How to buy a Procreate brush pack, step by step

The process is similar everywhere. Creative Market's workflow is a representative example.

1. Use your iPad. Downloading in Safari on the iPad avoids a transfer step. If you buy on a desktop, you will need AirDrop, iCloud Drive, or a similar route.
2. Find the pack and read the listing. Check what is included (brushes, stamps, textures, color palettes), which Procreate versions it supports, and whether it includes preview videos or sample strokes.
3. Choose your license. More on this below. Do it before checkout, not after.
4. Check out. Most marketplaces accept cards or PayPal. Creative Market also lets you add credits to your account.
5. Download from the receipt or order page. The file often arrives as a ZIP.
6. Unzip if needed. On iOS 13 and later, tapping the ZIP in Safari's downloads list opens the Files app, which extracts it into a folder.
7. Open the brush file in Procreate. Tap the brush or brush set file and choose Procreate. The brushes appear in your library, typically under Imported or as a new named group if the set is grouped.

If a pack includes multiple folders, such as separate brushes, textures, and palettes, install each file type separately.

Licensing matters more for professionals

Most buyers check the price and skip the license. For commercial motion work, that is a mistake.

• Personal licenses typically cover non-commercial use. If your output ends up in a client spot, a title sequence, or a branded social cut, you likely need more.
• Commercial and extended commercial licenses, like those on Creative Market, cover client work and, in some cases, higher-volume or product-based use. Read what the "extended" tier actually allows.
• Terms differ by seller. The subscription app mentioned above states that work created with its content can be used commercially, but that is a statement about that app's content, not a general rule. Check each seller.

If you deliver to agencies or broadcasters, keep your receipts and license terms in the project folder.

How to evaluate a pack before you pay

A pack with 1,400 brushes is not necessarily better than one with 20 well-built ones. Before buying, check these:

• Sample work from real artists. Look for screenshots of actual strokes on canvas, not just rendered mockups.
• Pressure and tilt behavior. Preview videos should show variation in line weight as the pencil moves. If every stroke looks the same, the brush will feel flat.
• Canvas size and resolution. Brushes with large source textures hold up better at high canvas sizes. This matters when your illustration will be scaled up in a 4K timeline.
• Review volume and recency. Ratings with many reviews, like the Standard Pens pack at RetroSupply with 125 reviews, give a stronger signal than a perfect score from a handful of buyers. Also check whether the seller updates packs for current Procreate versions.
• Organization. One buyer in the Procreate forum thread noted that a large set sat unused because creating groups and importing brushes one by one was tedious. Packs that arrive pre-grouped save real time.
• Free samples. Many sellers and apps offer free brushes. Test one before committing to a bundle.

Free versus paid: what you actually need

You can do a lot with the default library plus a few free packs. Paid packs make sense when they solve a specific problem:

• A distinctive texture or ink style your project needs, such as halftone, engraving, or riso-style grain
• Brushes tuned for a specific task like lettering or tattoo-style linework
• A consistent house look across a team, where everyone installs the same pack

For one-off jobs, buying a single focused pack at $19 to $49 usually beats a mega bundle you will never fully explore. Deeply discounted bundles at a few euros can be fine for experimenting, but check the license and expect uneven quality.

Where Procreate brushes fit in a motion pipeline

Procreate output tends to enter a motion workflow in one of three ways: as exported layers for animation in After Effects, as textures and overlays (paper, grain, ink bleed) composited onto footage, or as style references for generated or stylized imagery.

The practical point: a distinctive, well-chosen brush pack gives you a style that is yours rather than generic. Keep your license in mind here too. If a client-facing piece derives its look from a paid brush pack, make sure the license covers that use.

Quick checklist before you buy

• Confirm the pack works with your version of Procreate and your device.
• Match the license tier to how the final work will be used.
• Look for real stroke previews and a meaningful number of reviews.
• Prefer packs that arrive organized into groups.
• Test a free sample from the same seller if one is available.
• Save the receipt and license terms with your project files.

FAQ

Can I buy brushes inside the Procreate app? No. Procreate does not include a brush store, though third-party apps offer their own purchase and subscription systems.

What file do I get after buying? Usually a brush or brush set file, often delivered in a ZIP. Unzip it in Files if needed, then open it in Procreate.

Where do installed brushes appear? Typically in an Imported category, or as a new group at the top of your brush list if the set is grouped.

Are subscriptions worth it? They can be if you want continuous access to a large library. For a few specific looks, individual packs can cost less over time, and license terms vary by seller.

Do I need a commercial license for client work? In most cases, yes. Check each seller's terms, since license tiers and permitted uses differ.