With more than 9 million users worldwide., Clip Studio Paint is the most popular drawing & painting app on the graphics app market., and is the go-to drawing & painting app for world-class social networking site. users. OS: Microsoft Windows 64bit English Language Operating System Windows 8.1 Windows 10. Note: As of Sept. 30, 2020, Windows 7 SP1 (32/64-bit) or higher, Windows 8 (32/64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32-bit), and Windows 10 (32-bit) are no longer subject to warranty and we cannot guarantee that Clip Studio Paint will work correctly.
Before You Read This Guide
Thank you for choosing Clip Studio Paint. The following describes points to keep in mind when reading this guide.
Regarding This Guide
This guide is a manual that aims to introduce users to the features of Clip Studio Paint. It describes functions of the menu, palettes, tools, and so on.
For details on the [Tool Property] palette, including the [Sub Tool Detail] palette, refer to the CLIP STUDIO PAINT Tool Setting Guide.
Notations in This Guide
This guide (including data) has been prepared and edited based on the product program available as of December 2020 and may differ from the actual product program specifications.
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- Thank you for choosing Clip Studio Paint. The following describes points to keep in mind when reading this guide. Regarding This Guide. This guide is a manual that aims to introduce users to the features of Clip Studio Paint. It describes functions of the menu, palettes, tools, and so on.
- Owners of a time-restricted Clip Studio Paint license that was bundled with eligible Wacom pen tablets/displays below are entitled to a special discount on a perpetual Clip Studio Paint PRO license. Clip Studio Paint PRO (12 or 24 month license) bundled with the following products.
- Clip Studio Paint Pro for PC / Mac $25 $50 That's half off, and a great one-time purchase alternative to a costly Photoshop subscription.
This guide uses signs to indicate explanations related to operations. The signs have the following meanings.
Indicates items that may be easily mistaken or matters to be aware of when using Clip Studio Paint. |
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References
References to other parts of this guide as well as other documents are indicated by using ' (double quotation marks).
About OS notation
Clip Studio Paint operation may differ depending on your device. In such case, it will be written as follows.
Windows | Computers running Windows are referred to as Windows. This also applies to tablet PCs equipped with Windows. |
macOS | Computers running macOS are referred to as macOS. |
Tablet | iPad devices / Android tablets / Chromebooks are referred to as tablets. Clip Studio Paint for Galaxy applies here as well. |
Smartphones | iPhone devices and Android smartphones are referred to as smartphones. Clip Studio Paint for Galaxy (smartphone version) applies here as well. |
If a function differs depending on the OS or device, the OS or product will be mentioned. Clip Studio Paint for Galaxy is included in Android devices.
About Operations Described in This Guide
Operations in this guide are described based on the Windows version unless otherwise noted.
For other operating systems, please read as follows. By doing so, all operations will have the same meaning across all operating systems.
·On tablets and smartphones, the edge keyboard is available for key commands. For details on how to use the edge keyboard, see 'Using the edge keyboard' ·For shortcut keys on tablets and smartphones, please connect a keyboard. |
Windows | macOS | iPad/iPhone | Galaxy/Android/Chromebook |
The Alt key | The [Option] key | The [Option] key | The Alt key |
The Ctrl key | The Command key | The Command key | The Ctrl key |
The Enter key | The [Return] key | The [Return] key | The Enter key |
The Backspace key | The Delete key | The Delete key | The Backspace key |
Right click (mouse button) | Mouse click while holding down Control | ·Tap while pressing the Ctrl key ·Long press with finger. | Long press with finger. |
About the product grade
Clip Studio Paint is available in three editions: DEBUT, PRO, and EX. This guide describes the operating procedure of all three editions. Functions restricted to an edition are marked with a symbol indicating the edition.
Unmarked | Indicates a function available in Clip Studio Paint DEBUT, PRO and EX. |
[DEBUT] | Indicates a function available only in Clip Studio Paint DEBUT. |
[PRO] | Indicates a function available only in Clip Studio Paint PRO. |
[EX] | Indicates a function available only in Clip Studio Paint EX. |
Resetting to original installation settings
In the case a problem occurs while working with Clip Studio Paint, you can reset it to the original installation settings.
When using Windows/macOS
Launch Clip Studio, then click [PAINT] while holding down the Shift key to display the screen where you can select items to reset to the original installation settings. By selecting items and clicking [OK], the selected items' settings will be deleted and reverted to their initial state.
When using an iPad/iPhone
Tap the OS's [Settings] > [Clip Studio], and turn [Initialization start-up] on. A prompt to select which items to reset will appear the next time you launch Clip Studio Paint. By selecting items and clicking [OK], the selected items' settings will be deleted and reverted to their initial state.
When using Android/Chromebook
Press and hold the Clip Studio icon from the home screen. When the menu is displayed, tap [Reset to original defaults]. A prompt to select which items to reset will appear the next time you launch Clip Studio Paint. By selecting items and clicking [OK], the selected items' settings will be deleted and reverted to their initial state.
Trademarks and Copyrights
·CELSYS, CLIP STUDIO, CLIP, QUMARION, IllustStudio and Comic Studio are trademarks or registered trademarks of CELSYS, Inc.
·Microsoft, Windows, and Surface are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
·Mac, macOS, iPad and iPhone are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries. The iPhone trademark is used under license from AIPHONE CO., LTD.
·iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco System Inc. in the United States and other countries and is used under license.
·Google, Android, Chrome, Chrome OS, and Chromebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google LLC.
·Galaxy is the trademark or registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd.
·Wacom is a registered trademark of Wacom Co., Ltd.
·QUMA is a registered trademark of SoftEther Corporation.
·Adobe, the Adobe logo, Adobe Reader and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and other countries.
·Amazon, Kindle, Kindle Direct Publishing and the Kindle Direct Publishing logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. and affiliated companies.LINE is the trademark or registered trademark of Line Corporation.
·All other company names and product names described herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
·No part of this guide (including data) may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means without permission from the copyright holder, except when so required by law.
| CLIP STUDIO PAINT PRO for character art, concept art, illustration | CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX for manga & comics, animations | ||
| Price | US Dollars | US$49.99 | US$219.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euros | €42.00 | €186.00 | |
| Canadian Dollars | Can$67.00 | Can$295.00 | |
| Australian Dollars | AU$71.00 | AU$310.00 | |
| British Pound | £39.00 | £168.00 | |
| Taxes and additional charges vary depending on your country of residence. | |||
How To Purchase
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Clip Studio Paint Pro owners can purchase Ex for a discounted rate.
You will need the serial number of your Pro edition.
If you have a serial number for Manga Studio 5 or Clip Studio Paint Pro sold by Smith Micro Software, you are also eligible for this discount.
| Price | US Dollars | US$169.00 |
|---|---|---|
| Euros | €144.00 | |
| Canadian Dollars | Can$228.00 | |
| Australian Dollars | AU$239.00 | |
| British Pound | £129.00 | |
| Taxes and additional charges vary depending on your country of residence. | ||
Clip Studio Paint Debut users can purchase Clip Studio Paint Pro at a discounted price.
You will need the serial number of your Debut edition
* This discount is not available for Debut licenses from Wacom Intuos/Intuos Pro bundles, limited-period versions, or expired 1- or 2-year Clip Studio Paint Pro versions.
| Price | US Dollars | US$44.99 |
|---|---|---|
| Euros | €38.00 | |
| Canadian Dollars | Can$60.00 | |
| Australian Dollars | AU$64.00 | |
| British Pound | £35.00 | |
| Taxes and additional charges vary depending on your country of residence. | ||
If you represent a school or a workplace, volume licenses are available so you can manage multiple devices with a single serial number. Volume licenses start from a minimum of 10 devices.
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If you wish to use Clip Studio Paint on your iPad, please sign up for a monthly usage plan.
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Android tablets
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