Procreate Maximum Layers Reached

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

1. 1. Check the limit before you start

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   1. Use the layer calculator in Procreate's help center: select your iPad and canvas size
   2. The calculator shows 'This canvas is too big for your iPad' if the size is too large
   3. Use centimeters, millimeters or inches to include DPI
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. 2. Merge finished layers

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   1. Pinch layers together or tap a layer and choose Merge Down
   2. Group and flatten finished parts of the drawing
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. 3. Use a smaller canvas

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   1. Duplicate your work onto a smaller canvas or start new work at a lower pixel size
   2. You can change DPI later without changing the layer count (Procreate's pro tip)
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

Procreate says you cannot add more layers, or a new canvas warns the canvas is too large for your iPad.

Why it happens

• iPad model has limited RAM
• Canvas dimensions are very large
• Many unmerged layers on the canvas

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