To rename a brush in Procreate, tap and hold the brush in the Brush Library, select Rename from the menu, type the new name, and tap Done. This is the primary method for keeping your brush library organized and quickly finding the right tool when working with Procreate tools, layers and file management.
How to rename a brush in Procreate
- Open Procreate and tap the brush icon in the top toolbar to open the Brush Library.
- Scroll through the brush sets or use the search bar to find the brush you want to rename.
- Tap and hold the brush until a contextual menu appears.
- Tap Rename from the menu.
- Type the new name using the on-screen keyboard.
- Tap Done to save the change. The new name appears in the Brush Library immediately.
How to rename a brush using the Files app
For bulk renaming or when you prefer working outside Procreate, you can rename .brush files directly in the Files app. You can also rename brushes directly from the Files app. To rename via the Files app, go to iCloud Drive → Procreate Brushes or On My iPad → Procreate → Brushes. Tap and hold any .brush file, select Rename, type the new name, and tap Done. Changes made in the Files app will be reflected in Procreate shortly, so the renamed brush will appear with its new name in your Brush Library.
How to rename a brush set
To rename an entire brush set, tap it twice or tap and hold the set name in the Brush Library, then select Rename from the menu. To rename a brush set, tap it twice or tap and hold it, then select 'Rename'. Type the new name and tap Done. A useful tip: the first emoji in a brush set's name can serve as its icon if no other icon is specifically set, making your brush library visually organized at a glance.
What about older versions of Procreate?
In Procreate versions before 5.4, brushes could be renamed from the 'About this Brush' section within the Brush Studio. Since Procreate 5.4, renaming a brush from 'About this Brush' in Brush Studio is no longer possible. All renaming must now be done from the Brush Library using the tap-and-hold method or via the Files app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I rename default brushes in Procreate?
No, default brushes that come with Procreate cannot be renamed. You can duplicate a default brush and rename the duplicate, but the original default brush name is locked.
Is it possible to revert to the original name after renaming a brush?
There is no built-in undo or revert function for brush names. If you think you may want to return to the original name, note it down before renaming, or duplicate the brush first and rename the copy.
Can I rename multiple brushes at once in Procreate?
No, Procreate does not offer a feature to rename multiple brushes simultaneously. Each brush must be renamed individually using the tap-and-hold method or by renaming each .brush file in the Files app one at a time.
