How to combine Linearity Curve and Procreate

Let’s explore how these two amazing tools can work together.

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A match made in heaven

We believe in an efficient workflow, so we built Linearity Curve to work with and support other softwares.

With our cutting-edge technology, you can easily transform your raster artworks created on Procreate into sleek and professional vector designs, without compromising on quality. This means that you can have the best of both worlds: the flexibility and creativity of raster art, combined with the scalability and versatility of vector graphics.

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All the tools you need in the palm of your hand

While Procreate is a great app for drawing and painting on iPad, it lacks the complex tools and features needed for professional vector design.

If your team is in search of a vector-based design software that empowers you to do more, look no further than Linearity Curve. With its rich suite of tools, our software is the ultimate choice for designers seeking to create vector graphics quickly and easily on iPad, iPhone, or Mac .

But that's not all. With Procreate and Linearity Curve's seamless integration, you can effortlessly combine the strengths of both programs and enhance your illustration workflow without having to choose between them.

Design without limits

Our vector-based software empowers you to break free from the creative boundaries of traditional raster tools.

Everything designed in Linearity Curve is infinitely scaleable, allowing you to create graphic designs and digital assets that maintain a sharp and polished look, no matter the size or scope of your project.

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The Procreate + Linearity Curve workflow

The most effective way to use these two tools together: sketch and illustrate in Procreate, export as PNG, import into Linearity Curve, use Auto Trace to convert the raster artwork to editable vector paths, then refine, apply brand colours, and export in any format — SVG, PDF, PNG, or .ai.

The two tools complement each other rather than compete. Procreate handles expressive, hand-drawn work where the natural feel of Apple Pencil on a raster canvas is unmatched. Linearity Curve handles everything that needs to scale — logos, icons, brand assets, and production-ready files that work at any size.

For a full comparison of how Procreate sits alongside other Illustrator alternatives, the Illustrator alternatives guide covers Linearity Curve, Affinity, Inkscape, Procreate, and Figma with honest assessments and a decision framework.

Already moving from Procreate toward a more vector-focused workflow? The switching from Illustrator to Curve guide covers shortcut mapping, file import, and how to replicate common design tasks in Curve — useful whether you're coming from Illustrator or any raster-first tool.

Your colors, your way

Importing your Procreate files into Linearity Curve is a breeze. With just a few taps, you can easily continue refining your designs in a more versatile environment.

You can also import your color palettes from Procreate and other apps with ease by simply dragging and dropping them using iPad gestures or Split View mode .

Endless third-party importing options

Linearity Curve (formerly Vectornator) supports not only Procreate files but also many others, including Figma, Illustrator, and Sketch.

With Linearity Curve, you can also keep on editing files on other programs. We strive to make your work as easy as it gets.

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Linearity Curve features at a glance

Linearity powerful suite of tools is ideal for designers of all levels.

AI Backgrounds

Integrate custom, AI-generated backgrounds into your existing photos.

Background Removal

Remove photo backgrounds with the tap of a button.

Pen Tool

Define precise vector points and create custom paths with Bèzier curves.

Brush Tool

Freely draw editable vector paths.

Shape Builder

Quickly sculpt complex designs from multiple shapes

Auto Trace

Instantly turn your raster images into vectors

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Sketch Mode

Don’t know which Auto Trace mode to choose? Linearity Curve will do it for you. With our CoreML Machine Learning model, Linearity Curve’s Auto Trace feature will analyze your images and automatically select the “Sketch” mode. Sketch mode scans your drawings on paper and turns your pen and pencil lines into editable vector paths. This mode works particularly well with hand-drawn lettering and logos.

Illustration Mode

Need to upscale or edit an existing raster artwork? Import any illustration from programs like Procreate into Linearity Curve, and let our machine-learning Auto Trace feature work its magic. Auto Trace Illustration Mode will automatically analyse your input image and send back a full-color vectorized version that can be scaled and edited with our tools.

Photography Mode

If you’re unsure which Auto Trace mode to choose, don’t sweat it—Linearity Curve does it for you. Thanks to our CoreML Machine Learning model, Auto Trace will analyze your images and select the “Photography” mode for you automatically. Photography Mode is perfect for auto-recognizing and converting photographic images into vector shapes that you can edit and scale to any size.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions? Visit our FAQs page.

What files does Procreate support?

Procreate supports all digital images, such as .PNG, .BMP, .JPG, .PSD, and .TIFF.

Is there an app like Procreate for Android?

Yes, there are.
Paint Tool SAI, Krita, Artrage, ibis Paint X, Infinite Painter, Autodesk Sketchbook, Tayasui Sketches, and ArtFlow. These digital art programs are available on Microsoft Windows, Linux, or Android.

What are the best Procreate alternatives?

There are many great alternatives to Procreate. Below are our top choices, divided into two groups: pixel and vector-based programs. Pixel-based drawing tools are much more common. Here are a few that we recommend:

MediBang Paint, ArtRage, Paint Tool SAI, Infinite Painter, Sketchbook, Tayasui Sketches, Clip Studio Paint, and ArtFlow.

For an alternative vector-based program, we believe Linearity Curve (formerly Vectornator) is one of the best on the market.

On which devices is Procreate available?

Currently, only iPad users can enjoy Procreate. It is not available on other iOS devices, such as iPhones or macOS. However, Linearity Curve is free to download and use on any iOS-supported device.