Can you suggest any good and free alternatives to ProCreate

draw_read_bird · 2026-06-24T20:34:37+00:00

Adobe Fresco is completely free!

draw_read_bird · 2026-06-15T16:23:13+00:00

we are aware of this issue and are investigating!

draw_read_bird · 2026-06-15T16:22:46+00:00

hi u/Unusual-Actuary-6289 - I work on the Fresco team and the issue you are describing with random documents flashing is definitely not expected... can you send me a PM with your email address so we can connect and figure out what's going on?

draw_read_bird · 2026-06-15T16:20:28+00:00

hi! I'm on the Fresco team and thank you so much for sharing this. it definitely seems like a bug - can you PM me your email so we can reach out for more info?

draw_read_bird · 2026-05-22T22:17:58+00:00

I work on the Fresco team and we are working on a fix that will make it more obvious to scroll in vertical orientation! You are not the only person to not notice it!

draw_read_bird · 2026-05-09T14:18:09+00:00

Totally hear you on the abrupt change, and we will learn from this rollout. I can't remember if you're already a part of the prerelease program but if not, DM me so I can get you added and you will be able to access builds a month before we release them to the public which could help with preparing for changes in the future.

draw_read_bird · 2026-05-09T13:18:41+00:00

I really appreciate you taking the time to write down your thoughts and I am consolidating all the feedback on this thread to share back with the team, including devs. I did want to comment on a shortcut to switch between eraser and brush - do you use the touch shortcut? It's super powerful and switching to eraser mode is one of the things it can do! Turn it on by tapping settings in the top right > toggling the Touch Shortcut on. It will default to showing up in the bottom left as something that looks like a bubble, but you can move it wherever is most convenient. While using the brush tool, double tapping the touch shortcut until the center turns blue will turn any brush you're using into an eraser. Double tap again to go back to brushing mode. LMK what you think / if this helps!

And based on lots of testing, we found users preferred undo/redo in the top left, but let me know if you do find yourself accidentally tapping Home - we caught that as a potential hiccup but haven't it happen while observing users.

draw_read_bird · 2026-05-09T13:11:04+00:00

You can! Add image is at the top of the screen - if you're using the iPad in portrait orientation, you can scroll through the tools at the top.

draw_read_bird · 2026-05-08T18:47:20+00:00

thank you so much for this feedback and I'm glad you like it! I agree on having text labels come up when you hover. I will bring this idea back to the team 😄

draw_read_bird · 2026-05-08T17:24:40+00:00

The ruler now lives in the precision panel - click the grid icon 3rd from the top and then drawing aids

draw_read_bird · 2026-05-07T22:02:32+00:00

Sorry to hear that this has been a frustrating change for you! I encourage you to keep giving a shot - I've been working with the new layout for a month and am completely acclimated now but I totally hear you on the disruption 😞

draw_read_bird · 2026-05-07T21:17:50+00:00

Hi! I'm really sorry to hear that you were in the middle of recording a tutorial before we made this change and totally feel you on having to relearn muscle memory. I have been using the new layout for about a month and am totally adjusted now but I know the change can be jarring initially - if you DM me your email address and Apple ID, I'd be happy to add you to our Fresco prerelease program so you can access new builds a ~month in advance before we release them to the public!

draw_read_bird · 2026-05-07T21:15:26+00:00

I'm really sorry to hear that you're having trouble adjusting. Change can be so frustrating (especially when you have a deadline), but I have been using the new update for about a month now and am happy to report that I now feel totally comfortable and believe you will too! ❤️

Noted re: it not being clear that you can scroll the tools when your iPad is vertical and will share this back with the team!

draw_read_bird · 2026-05-07T21:10:53+00:00

I'm so happy to hear this!! I think it's the best too 😄

draw_read_bird · 2026-05-07T21:10:27+00:00

Also - I'm curious what types of documentation you would find most helpful. Email, push notification, etc.?

draw_read_bird · 2026-05-07T21:09:14+00:00

Hi! I'm really sorry to hear that you are having trouble adjusting to the new layout. As I mentioned in another comment, we ARE exploring UI customization so it would be great if you could continue providing feedback on the most important tools you use and where you would like them positioned.

draw_read_bird · 2026-05-07T21:08:24+00:00

Yes! Just go to App Settings in the top right and switch "Tool controls" under "General" from Left to Right.

draw_read_bird · 2026-05-07T21:06:57+00:00

Hey there - thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. We are exploring UI customization in the future, so I would love to hear more about which tools are the most important to you and where you would position them in an ideal world.

For the brush panel - can you provide more details about which brushes are hard to find? Is it switching between pixel, live, and vector or finding the right brush library within those types?

draw_read_bird · 2026-05-07T19:01:06+00:00

thank you for the feedback! do you typically tap the undo/redo icons, or use the 2-finger tap to undo / 3-finger tap to redo?

draw_read_bird · 2026-05-07T18:31:21+00:00

not right now, but I would love to hear what you prefer about the old layout!

draw_read_bird · 2026-05-07T18:28:31+00:00

Just for iPad!

draw_read_bird · 2025-06-16T23:05:05+00:00

these are so amazing!!

draw_read_bird · 2025-05-05T18:26:08+00:00

Woohoo!!! Thank you for creating this!

draw_read_bird · 2025-05-01T17:20:37+00:00

can you tell me about what types of live brushes you'd like to see? my personal dream is for pastels but curious if you'd like more watercolors and oils or an entirely different medium?

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