Quick Guide: Moving Procreate Paintings To Different Stacks

Procreate's Gallery feature allows users to stack multiple artworks together to reduce clutter and improve organization. Stacking artwork makes it easier to locate and access specific pieces, especially when working on large projects. However, sometimes you may want to remove a piece from a stack and move it to a different location in the Gallery. This process is known as unstacking. To unstack an artwork in Procreate, users need to tap and hold the desired piece, drag it over the stack's title in the top left corner, and then release it in the desired location, either as a standalone artwork or into a different stack. This action returns the artwork to the Gallery, allowing users to rearrange their pieces as needed.

Tap and hold the artwork you want to move

To move a piece of artwork to another stack in Procreate, start by tapping to open the stack containing the artwork you want to move. Once you've done that, it's time to tap and hold the artwork you want to move. Make sure to keep your finger or Apple Pencil held down on the artwork.

While holding onto the artwork, you can tap on any other designs you'd like to move as well. You'll see that any other designs you select will snap to your first design. It may look like you've created another stack, but you haven't—they'll separate once you release them at the end of the process.

So, with your finger still firmly on the design, you can now drag the artwork to the top left of your screen, where the name of your stack is displayed. Keep your finger held down on the image you want to remove from the stack and drag the image over the file name in the top left corner.

If you want to move multiple artworks out of the stack, you can do so by tapping "Select" in the top right-hand corner of the screen while in stack view. Select the artworks you'd like to move, then follow the same steps as above.

Tap the stack title in the top left corner

To move a painting to a different stack in Procreate, you must first select the artwork you want to move. To do this, hold down your finger on the artwork. If you want to move multiple artworks, tap on the other artworks you would like to select with another finger.

Once you have selected the artwork you want to move, drag your finger to the top left of your screen where the name of your stack is displayed. Keep your finger held down on the artwork and drag it over the stack title. When you do this, you will return to the Gallery.

Now, release your hold on the artwork where you would like to drop it, either as a standalone artwork or into a different stack. If you want to move your artwork to a different stack, keep your finger held down on the artwork and drag it to the new stack. Hover over the new stack until your screen switches to the new stack, then release your finger.

Alternatively, you can simply drag your artwork and hover over the stack title without holding down another finger on the artwork.

Return to the Gallery

To return artwork to the Gallery in Procreate, first select the artwork you want to move by tapping and holding it. If you want to move multiple artworks, tap "Select" in the top right-hand corner of the screen while in stack view, then select the artworks you want to move.

With your finger or Apple Pencil still holding the artwork, use another finger to tap the title of your stack in the top left-hand corner of the screen. This will return you to the Gallery.

Once you're back in the Gallery, release your hold on the artwork and drop it in your desired location, either as a standalone artwork or into a different stack.

It's important to note that when moving multiple artworks, you should keep your finger firmly on the tablet surface. If you lift it, the images will snap back to their original position.

Additionally, when dismantling a large stack of designs, it's recommended to avoid removing them all at once. Take your time and ensure you're removing the designs in the correct order, as their positions may change if they're not held down firmly.

Drag and drop the artwork to the desired location

To move your artwork to a different stack in Procreate, you must first select the artwork you want to move. To do this, tap and hold your finger on the artwork. If you want to move multiple artworks, keep your finger held down on the first artwork and use another finger to tap on the other artworks you want to move.

Once you have selected the artwork, drag your finger to the top left of your screen where the name of your stack is displayed. Keep your finger held down on the selected artwork and drag it over the file name in the top left corner. This will allow you to return to the Gallery view.

Now, drag your selected artwork to the desired location. If you want to move the artwork to the general Gallery, simply release your finger once your screen switches to the Gallery view. The artwork will be dropped as a standalone piece.

However, if you want to move the artwork to another stack, keep your finger firmly held down and drag the artwork to the new stack. Hover over the new stack until your screen switches to the new stack, and then release your finger to drop the artwork.

By following these steps, you can easily move your artwork to a different stack in Procreate, keeping your workspace organized and your artwork easily accessible.

Drop the artwork in a new stack or as standalone artwork

To move a piece of artwork to a new stack or as standalone artwork in Procreate, you must first select the artwork you want to move. To do this, tap and hold the artwork. If you want to move multiple artworks, tap "Select" in the top right-hand corner of the screen, then select the artworks you want to move.

Once you have selected the artwork, drag it to the top left-hand corner of the screen, where the name of the stack is displayed. Keep your finger held down and hover over the stack name until the gallery appears.

Now that you are back in the gallery, you can release your hold on the artwork and drop it where you would like it to be. This could be as a standalone artwork or into a new stack. If you are moving the artwork into a new stack, hover over the stack until your screen pops to the new stack, then release your finger.

It is important to note that if you are moving multiple artworks, you must keep your finger held down on the artworks at all times. If you lift your finger, the artworks will snap back to their original position.

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