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June 2, 2026

# Saving a File From Procreate

Here's a step by step guide on how to setup and save artwork in the mobile app Procreate.

**File Setup Steps:**

1. Select the + in the corner to create a new document.  
![1-1](https://support.fmexpressions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Images/Legacy%20Files/1-1.png?width=670&height=240&name=1-1.png)

2. Select the New custom Canvas size button in the top right corner of the new window

![2-1](https://support.fmexpressions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Images/Legacy%20Files/2-1.png?width=667&height=318&name=2-1.png)

3. Change the measurement mode to inches

4. Change the width and height to the desired sheet size.

5. Change the DPI to 300

![3-2](https://support.fmexpressions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Images/Legacy%20Files/3-2.png?width=670&height=492&name=3-2.png)

**Export:**

1. Select the wrench in the top left next to Gallery

2. Select the share button in the top toolbar

3. Select Share Layers > PDF or Single Image PNG if the art doesn’t need to be edited

![fix](https://support.fmexpressions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Images/Legacy%20Files/fix.png?width=670&height=502&name=fix.png)

4. Select Best Quality (This can increase the file size, so you may need to lower this option for extremely complex art)

![image (1)](https://support.fmexpressions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Images/Legacy%20Files/image%20(1).png?width=670&height=503&name=image%20(1).png)

5. Select “Save to Files”

![7](https://support.fmexpressions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Images/Legacy%20Files/7.png?width=670&height=420&name=7.png)

6. Pick a save location that you can find later. Use this file to upload for orders.

![8](https://support.fmexpressions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Images/Legacy%20Files/8.png?width=670&height=419&name=8.png)

 

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