You can download free Sketchbook brushes and more from our Extras library!
Instructions to install Extras in Sketchbook on mobile (Android and iOS)
Instructions to install Extras in Sketchbook on desktop (Mac and Windows)
We are introducing new categories of extras starting with the release of Sketchbook Pro 9.0 on desktop and Sketchbook 6.0 + the Premium Bundle on mobile.
Available Extras:
- brush sets (.zip or .skbrushes)
- color palettes (.skcolors)
- reference images for creating color palettes
- templates
Sketchbook Pro for desktop
Installing a brush set
- In the Brush Palette, tap
to open the Brush Library - Tap the brush set marking menu
- Select
Import Brush Set
- Locate the downloaded brushes (usually in your Downloads folder). The files may be in either .zip or .skbrushes format
- Tap Open
Importing a color palette
- In the Custom Colors window, tap to open the Color Library
- Tap and select Import...
- Locate the downloaded palette (usually in your Downloads folder) file. The file format will be .skcolors
- Tap Open
- Tap the new palette or the x at the top right of the Color Library to return to palette view
Importing a reference image
- In the Custom Colors window, tap
to switch to the Image Sets tab - Tap an empty image space along the left side of the window
- Tap
to load a new image - Browse to the image location and tap Open
Troubleshooting importing brush .zip files
The .zip format can be an issue when using the Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer browser to download. To correct this issue, use a different browser, such as Google Chrome. The zipped file will download correctly and you will have .skbrushes format files.
NOTE: The zipped files can be imported into Sketchbook Pro without extracting.
Some users on Mac have reported seeing an error "Couldn't open the file [filename]. This is not a valid image file, its format or its size is not supported, or you may not have read permission for it.", yet the brushes still import correctly. We are investigating this issue and hope to have a fix in the next update.
Sketchbook on mobile devices
To install Extras in Sketchbook on mobile, you'll need to be on Sketchbook version 6 and have purchased the Premium Bundle.
Installing a brush set
- In the Brush Palette, tap
to open the Brush Library - The brush import menu
appears in the upper right corner of the pinned brush set
- Tap the menu and choose Import
- The file browser will launch. Navigate to the downloaded brushes, which should be in .skbrushes format
- Tap the file to import it
Importing a color palette
- In the Color Editor, tap to the palettes tab
- Tap to open the Color Library
- Tap
. The file browser will launch - Locate the downloaded palette, the file format will be .skcolors
- Tap the file to import it
- Tap the arrow at the upper left of the Library to return to palette view
Importing a reference image
- In the Color Editor, tap to switch to the Image Sets tab
- Tap to load a new image
- Choose whether you want to import the file from Files (Browse), Photos (Import photo), or take a photo with the camera (Import from camera).
- Select the image by tapping or taking a photo with the camera
Troubleshooting tips
If you get an error message when importing brush sets, color palettes, or image sets, there are a few things to take a look at to see if you can resolve the problem quickly.
- Check the file type. If your file is a .zip, you will need to unzip the archive in order to import. Check the sections above for the expected file type for each option
- Check the file size. If you are importing an extremely large file, your device may not have enough memory (RAM) allocated to Sketchbook in order to complete the processing. Close background apps or restart your device to free up memory.
- Some Android devices can be very particular about where they allow Sketchbook to import data from on your device. If a brush set or color palette will not import, try placing the file in the Pictures > Sketchbook Gallery folder where Sketchbook saves its native files.
If none of these tips solve the issue, reach out to us at support@sketchbook.com with your device type, its version of the operating system, and some information about the file you are attempting to import so we can help.