How to import .brush and .brushset files

How do I import a .brushset file on Android?

Open the file and choose Pinxa, or tap Import in Pinxa’s brush library. Pinxa shows how every brush came across, and you tap Add to keep the set.

1. Find the file. Tap the .brush or .brushset file in Files, Google Drive, Gmail or your browser’s downloads. Or open the brush library in Pinxa and tap Import.
2. Choose Pinxa. If Android asks which app should open the file, pick Pinxa.
3. Check the brushes. The import sheet shows each brush drawing a preview stroke, and counts how many came across with their own shape and how many use a built-in shape.
4. Tap Add. The set appears at the top of your brush library, ready to paint with.

What is the difference between a .brush and a .brushset file?

A .brush file holds one brush. A .brushset holds a whole set: several brushes, the set’s name and their order. Pinxa imports both the same way.

Will my brushes look the same as before?

Most will. Each brush shows a dot before you add it, so you know in advance:

• Green dot, original shape: the brush brought its own shape and grain, and paints with them.
• Amber dot, substituted: the brush relies on a built-in shape that isn’t inside the file. Pinxa can’t include those shapes, so it uses its own closest match, and the result can look a little different.

Can I import brushes I bought?

Yes, as long as the brush licence allows it. Brushes you bought from someone else stay covered by that seller’s licence, so check it if you’re unsure.

Do I need Pinxa Pro to import brushes?

No. Brush import is part of the free app. Pinxa Pro adds Brush Studio, where you can edit imported brushes and build your own.

What happens if a brush won’t import?

The rest of the set still imports. Pinxa checks each brush on its own, and tells you in plain words which one it couldn’t read and why.