Moving layers between different Procreate canvases is primarily done using the drag and drop method. This allows you to seamlessly transfer content from one project to another.
Easily Transfer Layers Between Canvases
The most direct way to move layers is by using Procreate's intuitive drag and drop functionality.
Here's how you can do it:
- Open both canvases: Have the canvas you want to move layers from open.
- Access the Layers Panel: Tap the Layers icon (two squares) in the top right corner to open the Layers panel.
- Select the Layer(s):
- To pick up a single layer: Tap and hold the layer you want to move until it lifts slightly.
- To pick up multiple layers: Tap and hold the first layer until it lifts. Then, without lifting your first finger, tap on additional layers with another finger to add them to the stack.
- Initiate the Drag: While holding the selected layer(s) with one finger, use another finger to exit the current canvas. The reference suggests tapping the Gallery button (
< Gallery) while still holding the layers. This takes you back to your gallery view. - Navigate to the Destination Canvas: Still holding the layer(s) with your first finger, browse through your Gallery to find the canvas you want to drop the layers into.
- Drop the Layer(s):
- To drop into an existing canvas: Tap on the thumbnail of the destination canvas with another finger. The canvas will open. Then, simply lift your first finger to drop the layers onto the canvas. They will appear in the Layers panel of the new document.
- To create a new canvas from the layers: Drag the selected layer(s) and drop them directly onto the
+button in the Gallery. Procreate will create a new canvas containing just those layers.
Key Points for Drag and Drop
- This method allows you to transfer one or many layers simultaneously.
- The layers will be added to the destination canvas while remaining in the original one (it's essentially a copy operation when dragging to another canvas).
- Dragging layers to the Gallery
+button creates a new, self-contained file with just those layers.
By following these steps, you can effectively move layers between your Procreate files using the built-in drag and drop feature as described.
