How to Minimize Image Blurriness When Transforming in Procreate
Ever notice your lines turning blurry after resizing or rotating an image in Procreate? It’s frustrating, but it’s not just you—there’s a technical reason behind it.
Procreate, like all raster-based art programs, handles images by working with pixels. When you manipulate or transform an image—whether by scaling, rotating, or warping—the program has to readjust those pixels, which can lead to a loss in image quality. However, there are ways to reduce the blurriness and keep your artwork looking sharp.
Here are some practical tips to minimize blurriness when transforming images in Procreate:
Limit Transformations: Try to perform all your transformations in a single action rather than multiple tweaks. Each transformation slightly degrades the image, so minimizing repeated actions preserves quality.
Work with Draft Layers: Manipulate only your initial sketch drafts, where line quality is less critical. Once you’re happy with the composition and proportions, create a new layer for your final sketch.
Adjust Interpolation Settings: Procreate allows you to choose interpolation methods, which affect how pixels are recalculated during transformations.
Tap the Transform icon.
Look for the Interpolation setting.
Choose Bicubic for the least quality loss.
Bicubic interpolation provides smoother and cleaner results compared to other options.
Sharpen or Redraw: If blurriness persists, you can:
Use the Sharpen filter to enhance edges.
Trace over the blurry lines with a new brush stroke, which sometimes yields faster and cleaner results.
While pixel-based design has its limitations, understanding how to work within those constraints can make a big difference in your final artwork. By planning your transformations thoughtfully and leveraging Procreate’s tools, you can keep your designs sharp and polished.