{"id":10350,"date":"2024-03-21T09:05:47","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T16:35:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/?p=10350"},"modified":"2024-03-21T09:07:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T16:37:20","slug":"how-to-export-procreate-dreams-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/how-to-export-procreate-dreams-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Export Procreate Dreams Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:67.857142857143%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:92.1875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:20.625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>I was so excited when I made my first animation in Procreate Dreams. Then, I gave my iPad the side eye. What do I do with it now? How do I get my animation off of Dreams and into the world?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&rsquo;s where exporting comes in! In this tutorial, we&rsquo;re going to cover what you need to know to export your Procreate Dreams animations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How to Find the Procreate Dreams Export Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The export options can be found in your <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/how-to-use-the-procreate-dreams-project-settings\/\">Procreate Dreams project settings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find the project settings in Procreate Dreams, tap on the name of your project in the left hand corner of your <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/understanding-the-procreate-dreams-workspace\/\">Procreate Dreams workspace<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/procreate-dreams-tap-on-name-to-open-project-settings.jpeg\" alt=\"procreate dreams tap on name to open project settings\" class=\"wp-image-9898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/procreate-dreams-tap-on-name-to-open-project-settings.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/procreate-dreams-tap-on-name-to-open-project-settings-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/procreate-dreams-tap-on-name-to-open-project-settings-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/procreate-dreams-tap-on-name-to-open-project-settings-728x546.jpeg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%20600'%3E%3Crect%20width='800'%20height='600'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"procreate dreams tap on name to open project settings\" class=\"wp-image-9898 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/procreate-dreams-tap-on-name-to-open-project-settings.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/procreate-dreams-tap-on-name-to-open-project-settings.jpeg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/procreate-dreams-tap-on-name-to-open-project-settings.jpeg.webp 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/procreate-dreams-tap-on-name-to-open-project-settings-300x225.jpeg.webp 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/procreate-dreams-tap-on-name-to-open-project-settings-768x576.jpeg.webp 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/procreate-dreams-tap-on-name-to-open-project-settings-728x546.jpeg.webp 728w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once you&rsquo;ve opened your project&rsquo;s settings, tap on the Share button in the menu on the left hand side.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-share-menu-in-project-settings.jpg\" alt=\"procreate dreams share menu in project settings\" class=\"wp-image-10351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-share-menu-in-project-settings.jpg 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-share-menu-in-project-settings-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-share-menu-in-project-settings-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-share-menu-in-project-settings-728x546.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-share-menu-in-project-settings.jpg.webp\" alt=\"procreate dreams share menu in project settings\" class=\"wp-image-10351 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-share-menu-in-project-settings.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-share-menu-in-project-settings-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-share-menu-in-project-settings-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-share-menu-in-project-settings-728x546.jpg.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-share-menu-in-project-settings.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here you&rsquo;ll find your export options. Let&rsquo;s walk through them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Understanding Procreate Dreams Export Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it&rsquo;s time to export your animation! While it may seem like there are a lot of options, they all have unique purposes. So, it&rsquo;s easy to choose between them once you know what they all do.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-export-options-in-project-settings.jpeg\" alt=\"procreate dreams export options in project settings\" class=\"wp-image-10356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-export-options-in-project-settings.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-export-options-in-project-settings-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-export-options-in-project-settings-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-export-options-in-project-settings-728x546.jpeg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-export-options-in-project-settings.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"procreate dreams export options in project settings\" class=\"wp-image-10356 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-export-options-in-project-settings.jpeg.webp 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-export-options-in-project-settings-300x225.jpeg.webp 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-export-options-in-project-settings-768x576.jpeg.webp 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-export-options-in-project-settings-728x546.jpeg.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-export-options-in-project-settings.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>&ndash;Video:<\/strong> the video option will export your animation as a mp4 video file. This is the export option that I use the most, as it turns my finished animation into a video I can use and share!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"336\" height=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-video-file-export.png\" alt=\"procreate dreams video file export\" class=\"wp-image-10352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-video-file-export.png 336w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-video-file-export-300x204.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"336\" height=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-video-file-export.png.webp\" alt=\"procreate dreams video file export\" class=\"wp-image-10352 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-video-file-export.png.webp 336w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-video-file-export-300x204.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-video-file-export.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>&ndash;Frames as images:<\/strong> if you want static images of your animation frames, this option will turn each of the frames you&rsquo;ve created into png image files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be aware that you could end up with a LOT of images with this option. When I exported my frames as images for a simple, 30 second animation, I ended up with almost 6GB of images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&ndash;Current frame:<\/strong> if you don&rsquo;t want to be overwhelmed by a huge folder of images, you can choose to export a png image of just your current frame. I use this option more than the frames as images option so that I can keep my files under control.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-image-file-export.png\" alt=\"procreate dreams image file export\" class=\"wp-image-10353\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-image-file-export.png.webp\" alt=\"procreate dreams image file export\" class=\"wp-image-10353 lazyload\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-image-file-export.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>&ndash;Procreate Dreams:<\/strong> this will export your project as a .drm file. This is a native Procreate Dreams file, which means that you can upload it into Procreate Dreams as a working project.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-drm-file.jpg\" alt=\"procreate dreams drm file\" class=\"wp-image-10354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-drm-file.jpg 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-drm-file-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-drm-file-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-drm-file-728x546.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-drm-file.jpg.webp\" alt=\"procreate dreams drm file\" class=\"wp-image-10354 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-drm-file.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-drm-file-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-drm-file-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-drm-file-728x546.jpg.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-drm-file.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I highly suggest exporting .drm versions of your projects to a backup source such as Google Drive or an external hard drive. That way, if something ever happened to your iPad, you know where to find your art projects.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"165\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-drm-file-in-google-drive.jpg\" alt=\"procreate dreams drm file in google drive\" class=\"wp-image-10355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-drm-file-in-google-drive.jpg 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-drm-file-in-google-drive-300x62.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-drm-file-in-google-drive-768x158.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"165\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-drm-file-in-google-drive.jpg.webp\" alt=\"procreate dreams drm file in google drive\" class=\"wp-image-10355 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-drm-file-in-google-drive.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-drm-file-in-google-drive-300x62.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-drm-file-in-google-drive-768x158.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-drm-file-in-google-drive.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;ve personally had some close calls with my iPad and been very grateful to have backups of my work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&ndash;Custom settings:<\/strong> when you tap on the custom settings button, you&rsquo;ll see a number of different ways to adjust the file format of the Dreams project you export.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-custom-export-options.jpeg\" alt=\"procreate dreams custom export options\" class=\"wp-image-10357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-custom-export-options.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-custom-export-options-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-custom-export-options-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-custom-export-options-728x546.jpeg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-custom-export-options.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"procreate dreams custom export options\" class=\"wp-image-10357 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-custom-export-options.jpeg.webp 800w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-custom-export-options-300x225.jpeg.webp 300w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-custom-export-options-768x576.jpeg.webp 768w, https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-custom-export-options-728x546.jpeg.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/procreate-dreams-custom-export-options.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I suggest being very familiar with video and video files before jumping into these customizations, unless you want to experiment for fun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There you have it! Exporting my Dreams animations gives me an awesome sense of accomplishment. Seeing my animations as videos?! So cool. I hope you have as much fun exporting your Procreate Dreams animations as I have!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I was so excited when I made my first animation in Procreate Dreams. Then, I gave my iPad the side eye. What do I do with it now? How do I get my animation off of Dreams and into the world? That&rsquo;s where exporting comes in! In this tutorial, we&rsquo;re going to cover what you &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10360,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[40,19],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10350"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10350"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10350\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10358,"href":"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10350\/revisions\/10358"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10360"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10350"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10350"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventureswithart.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10350"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}