Procreate Settings You Should Change First | Interface & Gesture Setup Procreate Preference Settings

Get your Procreate app set up the right way from the start!
In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the one-time settings that make the biggest difference — including my favorite Preferences and Gesture Controls that keep your workflow smooth and frustration-free.

These simple setup steps will help you paint more comfortably and confidently in Procreate, whether you’re brand-new or just want to fine-tune your workspace.

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Let’s get your iPad ready so you can jump right into creating art that feels natural and enjoyable.

✨ In This Video:

The most important one-time Procreate settings to change first

How Preferences affect your canvas and interface

How to customize Gesture Controls for smoother painting

My personal setup for comfort and efficiency

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00:00 Introduction
1:25 - Preferences Menu
1:56 - Light Interface
2:15 - Right-Hand Interface
2:52 - Size & Opacity Sidebar
4:07 - Eyedropper (Color Picker)
6:36 - QuickShape
8:43 - Copy & Paste
12:07 - Layer Select
18:43 - Enable Painting with Finger (in General Tab)
20:16 - Rotate with Pinch Zoom (in General Tab)
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