How to Change the Opacity of a Layer in Procreate

If you're new to Procreate, you've probably been tapping around the app trying to find some features. Don't worry; this is completely normal. 

If you want to change the opacity in programs like Photoshop or Illustrator, you can see an Opacity panel to control this. But if you're figuring out how to change the opacity of a layer in Procreate, it may take you some time to find this feature, as it's not visible at first glance.

This quick tutorial will teach you two easy ways to change the opacity of a layer in Procreate. 

Let's get started!

How to Lower the Opacity of a Layer in Procreate: Method #1

This first method is the easiest way to change the Procreate layer opacity. 

Step 1

Open your file in your Procreate canvas. 

Step 2

Open the Layers panel. Now, double-tap on the image layer where you want to change the opacity.

Step 3

You'll notice an Opacity Slider at the top set to 100%; this will allow you to change the opacity of your layer in Procreate.

Step 4

Drag to the left to decrease the opacity and to the right to increase the opacity. Adjust it to your liking. 

That's the first way to change the opacity in Procreate. Continue reading to see the second method to change the opacity of a layer in Procreate. 

How to Make a Layer Transparent in Procreate: Method #2

There's another way to change the layer opacity in Procreate. This method may be helpful if you're using Blend Modes (which we'll go into later). 

Let's go through this second method to change the opacity of a layer in Procreate: 

Step 1

Open the Layers panel.

Step 2

Tap the N on the desired layer to open the Blend Modes Menu.

By default, Normal mode will always be active and is shown by the letter N. 

The Blend Modes Menu allows you to change the color intensity, brightness, and darkness in your images. The Blend Modes Menu also allows you to change the opacity of a layer in Procreate.

Step 3

When you open the Blend Modes Menu, you'll see an Opacity Slider. Drag the slider to the left to decrease the opacity and to the right to increase the opacity. Adjust this setting to your liking. 

Congratulations! You're Done Learning How to Lower the Opacity of a Layer in Procreate

We hope you enjoyed this quick tutorial about how to make a layer transparent in Procreate. 

Knowing this will allow you to work faster and smarter on your next illustrations or design projects. 

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Want to Learn More?

If you found our tutorial on how to change the opacity of a layer in Procreate useful, feel free to check out our other tutorials on Procreate. There's always something new to learn!

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