How To Delete Layers In Procreate

Procreate is a fantastic drawing app, but some things might not be obvious, especially if you are just starting digital drawing in Procreate. One of the things that is not very straightforward is how to delete layers. In this article, I will guide you through the process of deleting layers in Procreate.

How to delete a layer in Procreate

To delete any layer in Procreate, go to Layers, find the layer I want to delete, and swipe it to the left. You will see three options: Lock, Duplicate and Delete. Hit Delete to get rid of the layer.

How to delete multiple layers

You can also delete multiple layers at once. To do that, go to Layers, and select one of the layers you want to delete. Then to select other layers you want to delete, swipe them to the right. Now, you will notice that all layers have turned blue and are selected.

At the top right corner, you will see two options pop up: Delete and Group. These options will appear only if you have more than one layer selected. So, to delete selected layers, click on Delete. It will ask you if you are sure you want to delete these layers, click Delete again.

Conclusion

Deleting layers in Procreate might not be the most intuitive, but definitely one of the essential things to know about Procreate. 

I hope this tutorial was helpful and will inspire you to create more fun and beautiful illustrations in Procreate. Please consider checking out my other Procreate tutorials and subscribing to Procreate Member Area, where you will find the biggest Procreate Resources Library.