Free Extras

You can download free Sketchbook brushes ‍and more from our Extras library! 


We are introducing new categories of extras starting with the release of Sketchbook Pro 9.0 on Windows, and with Sketchbook 6.0 + the Premium Bundle on iOS. Coming next to Mac and Android.


Available Extras:

  • brush sets (.zip or .skbrushes) 
  • color palettes (.skcolors)
  • reference images for creating color palettes
  • templates


Shout-out to Reddit user jrush2klb who let us know he posted a Mega Set of Sketchbook brushes for bulk download - find it here: https://www.reddit.com/r/SketchbookPro/comments/n95maj/sketchbook_pro_free_brushes_mega_set/


Sketchbook Pro for desktop


Installing a brush set

  1. In the Brush Palette, tap Brush Library icon to open the Brush Library‍ 
  2. Tap the brush set marking menu 1665084026712-lagoon-1.png
  3. Select Import Brush Set icon in Sketchbook Import Brush Set
  4. Locate the downloaded brushes (usually in your Downloads folder). The files may be in either .zip or .skbrushes format
  5. Tap Open


Importing a color palette

  1. In the Custom Colors window, tap Color Library icon to open the Color Library‍ 
  2. Tap Import Brush Set icon in Sketchbook and select Import...
  3. Locate the downloaded palette (usually in your Downloads folder) file. The file format will be .skcolors
  4. Tap Open
  5. Tap the new palette or the x at the top right of the Color Library to return to palette view


Importing a reference image

  1. In the Custom Colors‍ window, tap Color Library icon to switch to the Image Sets tab
  2. Tap an empty image space along the left side of the window
  3. Tap 1666030281248-import-image-icon.png to load a new image
  4. 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

  1. In the Brush Palette, tap Brush Library icon to open the Brush Library‍ 
  2. The brush import menu appears in the upper right corner of the pinned brush set
  3. Tap the menu and choose Import Brush Set icon in Sketchbook Import
  4. The file browser will launch. Navigate to the downloaded brushes, which should be in .skbrushes format
  5. Tap the file to import it 


Importing a color palette

  1. In the Color Editor‍, tap to the palettes tab  
  2. Tap Color Library icon to open the Color Library‍ 
  3. Tap Import Brush Set icon in Sketchbook. The file browser will launch
  4. Locate the downloaded palette, the file format will be .skcolors
  5. Tap the file to import it
  6. Tap the arrow at the upper left of the Library to return to palette view


Importing a reference image

  1. In the ‍Color Editor, tap Color Library icon to switch to the Image Sets tab
  2. Tap 1666030281248-import-image-icon.png to load a new image
  3. Choose whether you want to import the file from Files (Browse), Photos (Import photo), or take a photo with the camera (Import from camera). 
  4. Select the image by tapping or taking a photo with the camera