How do I download directly onto my iPad?

If you bought a product for an iPad program such as Procreate and want to download it directly to your iPad and not a desktop computer, you'll need to use a third-party app to unzip the files (Update: With the latest Operating System on the Apple iPad, you may not need the third party app, in most cases the built-in unzip feature will work 100% - instructions for both methods below). 

Here's how to download your purchase directly onto your iPad, and install brushes into Procreate:

Please note: Only download products to your iPad created for an iPad app, like Procreate. Downloading products designed to be used in desktop software like Adobe is not recommended.

Using the iPad's default unzipping feature

1

Download your purchase from your account. If you are taken to a Dropbox window, please click on "Save to my Dropbox" to save directly to your Dropbox account, or the "export" button which should be next to "Save to my Dropbox" to save to your iPad. 

2

In the next pop up window please select "Save to Files" and save in your preferred folder (I usually choose Procreate), exporting will begin - NB: please note this may take some time to complete depending on your internet speed and connection quality. Sometimes the progress bar appears to be stuck on 0%, in my experience the download is indeed progressing regardless of that, however please do not let your device go to sleep as this will stop the downloading process.

3

Once the download is complete locate the zip file in your Files app folder, click on the zip file which should unzip automatically. If not please follow the steps below for using a third-party unzipping app.

4

Once unzipped tap on the brushset file which should automatically import into Procreate. If not select file, tap  Share at the bottom left, then tap  Open in Procreate.

5

Open Procreate, you’ll see your new .brushset files will appear at the top of the Brush Library. Repeat for the rest of the brushsets and documents.

Note: the above steps can be used to install any Procreate file, e.g documents, canvases, brushes and swatches

Using a third-party unzipping app

1

Download ZipApp (free version is fine) or any iPad unzipping app from the App Store to your iPad. Install it and open the app.

2

Download your purchase from your account which will be a zip file.

3

When the Dropbox download window appears on your iPad, tap Open in… > Zip App. Zip App will open. Tap on the zip file, then click Yes. 

NOTE: Downloading the product files to your iPad will download the entire product that includes other file formats. Only open and import .brushset files and .Procreate files found in the Procreate folder.

4

After unzipping the files on your iPad, you’ll be able to locate the .brushset files on your iPad in your Files app in the On My iPad location. Navigate to the .brushset file(s). In the top right, tap Select, then select one of the brushset files. Tap Share at the bottom left, then tap Open in Procreate.

5

Open Procreate, you’ll see your new .brushset files will appear at the top of the Brush Library. Repeat for the rest of the brushsets and documents.