Opening a 3D model

3D painting canvases work differently from their 2D counterparts. When a 3D model is imported into Procreate, it opens in a 3D canvas, specially designed for this purpose. There are two ways to import 3D models – using the Import button in the Gallery and by downloading Procreate’s own model pack. We will discuss both options in this section.

Importing a 3D model

The Import button sits in the top-right corner of the Procreate Gallery, as shown in the following screenshot:

Figure 15.1 : The Import button

Tapping this button will open the Files app on your iPad. From here, you can import an external 3D object. Procreate supports .OBJ and .USDZ, two of the most common file types for 3D objects.

You can also drag and drop 3D files directly into Procreate. These files will automatically open in a 3D canvas.

Importing Procreate’s Model pack

Procreate offers its own pack of 3D models, consisting of a variety...