To add text in Procreate, open your document and tap Actions > Add > Add Text on iPad, or on iPhone in Procreate Pocket use Modify > Actions > Add > Add Text. The text box appears using Procreate’s default font, Eina, in the currently selected color, ready for you to type immediately.
How to do text in Procreate: the quick-start steps
- Open your document and tap Actions > Add > Add Text (iPad) or Modify > Actions > Add > Add Text (iPhone).
- A text box appears on the canvas with the default font (Eina) and the color you last used.
- Type your text using the on-screen keyboard or an Apple Pencil with Scribble.
Editing text and changing the font
Double‑tap the text to open the Text Entry Companion. Here you can type or edit your text using the keyboard or Apple Pencil Scribble. To change the font, tap the name of the font shown in the companion to open the Edit Style panel. In Procreate Pocket, double‑tap your text and then choose Edit Style to reach the same panel.
Resizing and moving the text box
Drag the blue nodes on either side of the bounding box to widen or shrink the text box. You can also reposition the text on the canvas by dragging the text box itself to a new location.
Rasterizing text for advanced edits
Text can be kept editable as vector text for basic edits, or rasterized for more advanced pixel-based edits. Text stays in crisp editable vector form for basic edits such as changing the font, size, or color. When you need to paint on the text, distort it, merge it with other layers, or apply pixel‑based effects, you must rasterize the text layer. Procreate Pocket says some tools require rasterizing text first. Once rasterized, the text converts to pixel data and can no longer be edited as vector text.
Device support and limits
Text is documented for Procreate on iPad and Procreate Pocket on iPhone. For managing your project, Procreate tools, layers and file management work the same as with any other layer type.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can text be edited after adding it?
Yes. Text remains editable as vector text for basic edits until you rasterize it. After rasterization, you can no longer change the font, size, or text content.
How do you change formatting?
Double‑tap the text to open the Text Entry Companion, then tap the font name to reach the Edit Style panel. From there you can adjust font, style, design, and attribute controls.
How do you resize the text box?
You can also tap and drag the text box to move it.
Is there an Android version?
The app is designed for iPad and iPhone only.
