How to Import Photoshop Brushes into Artstudio Pro?

Importing Photoshop brushes (.abr files) into Artstudio Pro is a straightforward process, often initiated directly from the brush file after it's downloaded. The key is to open the brush file using Artstudio Pro on your device.

Here's how to get your favorite Photoshop brushes into Artstudio Pro:

The Quick Method: Opening the .abr File

The most common way to import brushes is by tapping or clicking the brush file directly from where you downloaded it.

1. Download Your Brushes: Obtain the Photoshop brush file(s) you wish to import. These typically have a .abr file extension. Download them to your device (iPad, iPhone, or Mac).
2. Locate the File: Go to the location where the .abr file was downloaded on your device (e.g., the Files app on iOS/iPadOS, or your Downloads folder on macOS).
3. Open the File: Tap or click on the .abr file.
4. Choose Artstudio Pro: Your device will present you with options for opening the file. As shown in the reference video, if Artstudio Pro is not immediately listed, tap on "more" to see additional options.
5. Select Artstudio Pro: Scroll through the list of apps and select Artstudio Pro.
6. Import Confirmed: Artstudio Pro should launch and automatically begin importing the brushes. You will usually find them added to a new category or at the bottom of your brush list within the app.

Alternative Methods

While the direct opening method is preferred, sometimes you might need to use a different approach depending on your device or how the file was shared (e.g., via cloud storage).

• Using Cloud Storage: If your .abr files are in cloud storage (like Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud Drive), navigate to the file within the cloud storage app and use its "Open With" or "Share" function to select Artstudio Pro.
• Import within Artstudio Pro (Less Common for .abr): Some apps have an internal import function. While Artstudio Pro primarily handles brush import by opening the file from outside the app, it's always worth checking the brush library options within the app itself, although importing .abr is usually done externally.

Key Steps for Importing .abr Brushes:

• Download the .abr file.
• Locate the downloaded file.
• Tap or click the file.
• Select Artstudio Pro from the "Open With" options.
• Remember to look under "more" if Artstudio Pro isn't immediately visible.

Once imported, your new brushes will be available for use within Artstudio Pro, expanding your creative toolkit with textures and styles originally designed for Photoshop.