Convert Procreate Art to Vector (Free & Easy)

Summary

The video shows a free workflow to convert Procreate artwork into a scalable vector (SVG) using Adobe Capture, with an optional refinement and recoloring step in Affinity Designer. It covers:

• Getting a transparent/vector-ready result by exporting Procreate art as PNG
• Using Adobe Capture’s shape vectorization for black-and-white line work
• Editing vector paths in Affinity Designer using node editing and a faster sculpt-mode pencil approach
• Workarounds for colored artwork:
  • Preprocess to black-and-white in Procreate, or
  • Use a paid full-color vectorizer alternative

Artistic techniques / creative processes shown

• Vectorization from raster Turning scanned/cleaned Procreate artwork into vector paths while preserving crisp edges at any scale.

• Line quality tuning Adjusting Capture’s settings (e.g., threshold/detail; optional smoothing) to keep a more natural hand-drawn feel.

• Vector path refinement (Affinity Designer)

  • Selecting paths to reveal and edit nodes
  • Using Sculpt Mode + Pencil to redraw/clean vector strokes directly over existing paths
  • Manual correction via:
    • Node deletion
    • Curve handle adjustments

• Recoloring vector shapes

  • Changing fill colors
  • Multi-shape selection using a command controller (similar to multi-select/shift behavior)

• Color-to-vector workaround (Procreate preprocessing) Converting color artwork into high-contrast black-and-white using:

  • Hue/Saturation
  • Curves (gamma)

• Alternative full-color vector approach (paid) Using a vector trace tool capable of handling full color illustrations (mentioned: Lerity Curve).

Step-by-step workflow (as presented)

1) Prepare artwork in Procreate

• Export the refined artwork layer as a PNG:
  • Tap wrench icon → Share → PNG
  • Save to camera roll

2) Vectorize with Adobe Capture (free)

• Install/open Adobe Capture (free app) and sign in with a free Adobe account

• In Adobe Capture:

  • Tap Import → Import image → Camera roll
  • Go to Shape mode
  • Use threshold/detail controls as needed
  • Optionally toggle Smooth to see if it improves line quality (Example leaves it off to keep a hand-drawn character.)

• Save the vector result to your library

• Export as SVG:
  • From the saved graphic → Share → Export as → choose SVG
  • Save to the Files app

3) Edit/refine in Affinity Designer (recommended)

• Open the SVG in Affinity Designer
• Select paths to access nodes and shape elements
• Clean up strokes using:
  • Pencil tool with Sculpt Mode enabled
  • Draw directly over the path to smooth/repair it without starting a new shape
• Fine-tune structure if needed:
  • Use Node tool to select nodes
  • Delete nodes via the trash icon
  • Adjust curve handles to change curvature
• Recolor:
  • Select an object → open color panel → change fill
  • Multi-select shapes using the command controller and the up arrow

4) If artwork is colored (workarounds)

Option A (simpler): try Capture anyway

• In Adobe Capture:
  • Increase detail/threshold and export as SVG
• Then recolor the SVG later (Capture’s shape tool may not preserve multi-color well)

Option B (more reliable): convert to black-and-white in Procreate, then vectorize

• In Procreate:
  • Adjustments → Hue & Saturation → set Saturation to 0
  • Use Curves (gamma selected):
    • Slide the bottom left control point horizontally to increase contrast
    • Slide on the top axis as needed to improve separation
  • Apply adjustments
• Export PNG again → repeat Adobe Capture → export SVG → recolor afterward

5) Paid alternative for heavy/full color

• Lerity Curve is mentioned as an option with excellent full-color vector trace
• High-level workflow described:
  • Import image (even photo quality)
  • Adjust autotrace settings
  • Produces editable full-color vector shapes

Creators / contributors featured

• Adobe (Adobe Capture app)
• Affinity Designer (Affinity Designer software)
• Lerity Curve (vector trace app)