Importing image sequences to Flipbook

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The Flipbook tools are only available in Sketchbook Pro on Mac and Windows desktop


Existing image sequences can used as a starting point for creating a new Flipbook or added as new frames into an existing Flipbook. 

Starting a new Flipbook from an existing set of images

Tips before you get started:

  1. Images should be within the maximum canvas size of 13 MPX
    • If the image sequence is larger, Sketchbook Pro will attempt to scale down and resample.
  2. The new Flipbook will be the same width and height as an imported sequence
  3. Supported image formats
    • PNG, JPG or BMP
    • Layered PSD images will be flattened on import
  4. The number of images cannot exceed the maximum frame count of 1000
  5. Animation or sequential stills should be named with an ordered number suffix.
    • Images without a naming system will imported based on alpha numeric order.
  6. Image sequences will always be loaded as the first layer of each keyframe.

To import a sequence:

  • From the menu bar, go to File > New Flipbook > New Flipbook From Image Sequence. 
  • Use File Explorer/Finder to navigate to the folder with the sequential images all images to import
    • SHIFT select multiple ordered images
    • CTRL/CMD to select unordered set of images
  • Tap Open to import sequence


Import sequence into an existing Flipbook

If you have images you want to add to a Flipbook, use Add Images as Frames.

  • Ensure you are actively in your Flipbook file (.skba), on the frame you would like to import to.
  • Select File > Add Images as Frames.
    • In the finder/browser, select the images you want to import.
      • On Windows, ensure Image Sequence option at the bottom of the browser is unchecked. This option will create a New Flipbook file instead of importing.
  • Tap Open.