You cannot create a font in Procreate because Procreate is a drawing tool, not a font editor. You can design the letterforms inside the app, but you need external software to generate the actual font file.
Can you really create a font in Procreate?
The honest answer is no. Procreate is designed for digital illustration and painting, not for generating font files. You can use it to draw and refine each letterform, but the app has no mechanism to convert those drawings into a working OTF or TTF file. To finish the job, you must move your artwork to a dedicated font editor.
What Procreate actually supports for fonts
Procreate’s documented font features are limited to importing and applying existing fonts. The app ships with 26 default fonts and also includes iOS system fonts. You can import custom fonts in TTC, TTF, and OTF formats. Supported font file types are TTC, TTF, and OTF. Imported fonts are stored in On My iPad > Procreate > Fonts. Procreate Pocket supports importing TTC, TTF, and OTF fonts.
How to import fonts into Procreate
- Open an artwork in Procreate.
- Tap Actions > Add > Add Text.
- Tap the style button in the top-right corner of the on-screen keyboard to open the style panel.
- Tap Import in the top-right corner of the style panel.
- Navigate to the font file in the Files app and select it to import.
You can also add fonts via AirDrop, drag-and-drop, or bulk import. Imported fonts can also be added via AirDrop, the Files app, drag-and-drop, or bulk import. All imported fonts appear in the font list inside Procreate.
Using Procreate to sketch your font design
Procreate’s drawing tools are excellent for sketching letterforms. Use brushes, layers, and the transform tool to experiment with shapes, stroke weights, and styles. You can sketch each character, refine curves, and adjust proportions. The app does not provide dedicated glyph-editing tools, so treat it purely as a design workspace. For coloring, shading and rendering in Procreate, you have full control over color palettes and layer blends, which helps you visualize how your font will look in different contexts.
Turning your Procreate sketches into a working font
Once your letterforms are drawn, export them as individual PNG files or a single image. Then use external font-editing software such as Glyphs, FontLab, or Calligraphr. These programs accept your Procreate artwork and let you assign characters, set spacing, and generate OTF or TTF files. Procreate cannot perform these steps itself.
Device and format requirements
Procreate requires iPadOS 16.3 or later. Procreate Pocket also runs only on iPad. There is no Android version. Procreate Pocket also runs only on iPad and supports TTC, TTF, and OTF fonts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Procreate export a font file?
No. Procreate is documented as importing fonts, not generating them. You cannot export a .otf or .ttf file directly from the app.
What software should I use instead to turn my Procreate drawings into a font?
Use Glyphs, FontLab, or Calligraphr.
How do I install a finished font back into Procreate?
Import the OTF or TTF file using the same method you use for any custom font: tap the style button in the text panel, tap Import, and select the file from the Files app.
Does Procreate support OpenType features like stylistic alternates?
Can I use Procreate on Android to create a font?
No. Procreate and Procreate Pocket are iPad-only apps. No Android version exists, and no Android font-creation workflow is documented by the developer.
Related reading: How To Make A Sticker On Procreate and How To Smooth Lines In Procreate.
