To turn off pressure sensitivity in Procreate, open the Actions menu (wrench icon) and go to Prefs > Pressure & Smoothing. Flatten the App Pressure Sensitivity curve into a straight horizontal line, and every brush in the app will ignore how hard you press with your Apple Pencil.
How to turn off pressure sensitivity in Procreate: The global App Pressure Sensitivity curve method
This method disables pressure response for all brushes at once. Tap the Actions icon (wrench) in the top toolbar, then select Prefs, followed by Pressure & Smoothing. You will see a graph labeled App Pressure Sensitivity. Drag the single point on the line to create a flat horizontal line. When the line is flat, the brush output (like thickness or opacity) stays the same no matter how lightly or firmly you press. To restore normal pressure behavior, drag the point back to its original diagonal position or tap Reset all at the bottom of the menu.
Turn off pressure for individual brush properties
If you want to disable pressure for specific brush behaviors while keeping it active for others, open Brush Studio by tapping the brush in the toolbar, then select the Apple Pencil tab. Here you will find separate pressure curves for Opacity, Flow, and Bleed. Each property has its own customizable pressure curve and response speed adjustments. To turn off pressure for a property, flatten its curve just as you did for the global setting. This is especially useful when you need uniform strokes for coloring, shading and rendering in Procreate while still using pressure for line art.
Understanding the pressure curve
The pressure curve graph has two axes. The x-axis represents the input pressure from your Apple Pencil, how hard you press on the screen. The y-axis represents the brush’s output, such as stroke thickness or opacity. A diagonal line means that as you press harder, the output increases proportionally. Flattening the line to a horizontal position means the output stays constant regardless of input pressure, giving you completely uniform strokes.
Restore default pressure settings
To return all global pressure settings to their original state, scroll to the bottom of the Pressure & Smoothing menu and tap Reset all. This restores the default diagonal pressure curve and any other adjustments you made in that menu, such as smoothing or stabilization settings.
Finger painting and pressure sensitivity
Procreate does not register pressure sensitivity when painting with a finger. If you want uniform strokes without changing any settings, simply use your finger instead of the Apple Pencil. You can also use a basic capacitive stylus or a Bluetooth stylus without pressure sensitivity as an alternative to disabling the software setting. This provides a quick alternative for achieving consistent line thickness and opacity without altering the pressure curve or individual brush properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will turning off pressure sensitivity affect all my brushes?
Yes, flattening the global App Pressure Sensitivity curve disables pressure response for every brush in Procreate. To keep pressure on some brushes and disable it on others, adjust the pressure curves inside each brush’s Brush Studio instead.
Can I disable pressure sensitivity for just one brush?
Yes. Open the brush in Brush Studio, go to the Apple Pencil tab, and flatten the curve for the specific property you want to control (Opacity, Flow, or Bleed). This leaves pressure active for all other brushes and properties.
Can pressure sensitivity be disabled for specific brushes in Procreate?
Yes, this addresses per-brush customization, which is distinct from the global curve method.
Does turning off pressure sensitivity in Procreate affect other apps?
No. The global App Pressure Sensitivity setting inside Procreate only affects that app. If you disable pressure in your iPad’s Apple Pencil settings (Settings app > Apple Pencil > toggle off Apple Pencil Pressure), it will affect all drawing and painting apps on the device, not just Procreate.
Why would I want to turn off pressure sensitivity?
You may want uniform line thickness for technical drawing, lettering, or flat coloring. It also helps when using a stylus that does not support pressure, as it ensures consistent strokes without unexpected variation.
Can I re-enable pressure sensitivity after turning it off?
Yes. Return to Actions > Prefs > Pressure & Smoothing and drag the curve point back to a diagonal line, or tap Reset all to restore the default curve.
