How to use texture overlays in Procreate

Insert the overlay as a photo, put it on top, tap the N on the layer and choose the blend mode: Multiply for paper, Screen for light.

Procreate has the same blend modes as Photoshop, so free overlays work there too. You can add paper, grain or dust to a drawing in under a minute.

Step by step

1. Download the overlay to your iPad, for example cream watercolour paper. Save it to Photos or Files.
2. Open your artwork in Procreate.
3. Tap the wrench icon (Actions), then Add, then Insert a photo (or Insert a file if you saved it to Files).
4. Pinch or drag the corners so the overlay covers the whole canvas, then tap the arrow icon to finish.
5. Open the Layers panel. Make sure the overlay layer is at the top.
6. Tap the small N on the overlay layer. Pick a blend mode from the list and use the slider for opacity.

Which mode to pick