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Clip Studio Paint

A digital tool for creating comics, illustrations, and 2D animations, supporting bitmap and vector art, text, imported 3D models, and frame-by-frame animation

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+Vector Layer SupportCreate vector graphics for scalable and editable artwork
+Customizable BrushesUse and modify brushes to suit different drawing styles
+3D Model IntegrationAllows artists to use 3D models as dynamic poses and lighting references, greatly aiding in figure drawing and perspective
+Animation ToolsOffers a robust set of animation tools, making it a viable option for 2D animation creation
+Timelapse RecordingRecord and export the drawing process as a timelapse
+Layer ManagementProvides excellent tools for organizing, grouping, and masking layers
+Perspective RulersDraw in perspective with built-in perspective rulers, ensuring that lines converge correctly
+Symmetry ToolsCreate symmetrical drawings with symmetry tools, saving time and effort
+Brush StabilizationSmooths out shaky hand movements, resulting in cleaner and more consistent lines
+Clip Studio AssetsThis vast online library provides access to a wealth of free and paid assets, including brushes, 3D models, textures, and more
+Audio SynchronizationSync audio tracks with animations
-Lagging and CrashingSome users report occasional lagging and crashing issues
-Multiple Page LayoutsImporting OBJ files and publishing tools are available only in the EX version
-Limited PDF OutputPDF output is only available for iOS
-Learning CurveUsers may need time to master the software due to its extensive features

Platform

Social

         

System Requirements

Version ↓
#MinimumRecommended
1
  • Microsoft Windows 64bit
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11
2
  • Intel and AMD CPUs with SSE2 support
  • Arm CPU (runs as x64 app)
3
2 GB
8 GB
4
3 GB
5
GPU with support for OpenGL 2.1
6
  • XGA (1024×768)
  • WXGA (1280×768)
  • High color (16 bit, 65536 colors)
7
  • Wintab-compatible LCD Tablet
  • Tablet and stylus with pen pressure sensitivity that support Windows Ink Platform
8
Scanner supporting TWAIN driver
9
Stable Internet connection
#MinimumRecommended
1
macOS 13/ 14/ 15
2
  • Apple M series chips
  • Intel CPUs
3
2 GB
8 GB
4
3 GB
5
OpenGL 2.1 compatible GPU
6
  • XGA (1024 x 768)
  • WXGA (1280 x 768)
  • High color (16-bit, 65,536 colors)
7
A tablet and stylus with pen pressure sensitivity
8
Scanner supporting ICA driver
9
Stable Internet connection
#MinimumRecommended
1
  • iPadOS 17
  • iPadOS 18
2
3 GB
4 GB
3
6 GB
4
10.5 inches or larger display
5
  • Apple Pencil (1st generation)
  • Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
  • Apple Pencil Pro
6
Stable Internet connection
#MinimumRecommended
1
  • iOS17
  • iOS18
2
3 GB
4 GB
3
6 GB
4
5.5 inches or larger display
5
Stable Internet connection
#MinimumRecommended
1
Android 12 or later
2
ARM64
3
4 GB
6 GB
4
6 GB
5
  • 6 inches or larger display size (Smartphones)
  • 10.4 inches or larger display size (Tablets)
6
  • Samsung Galaxy S Pen
  • Wacom Intuos, Wacom One
  • XPPen Atritst Pro, Deco Pro
  • HUION Kamvas
7
Stable Internet connection
#MinimumRecommended
1
  • Android 12 or later
  • HarmonyOS / EMUI compatible with Android 12 or later
2
ARM32/ ARM64
3
4 GB
6 GB
4
6 GB
5
  • 6 inches or larger display (Smartphones)
  • 10.4 inches or larger display (Tablets)
6
  • Samsung Galaxy S Pen
  • HUAWEI M-Pencil
  • Wacom Intuos, Wacom One
  • XPPen Atritst Pro, Deco Pro
  • HUION Kamvas
7
Stable Internet connection
#MinimumRecommended
1
ChromeOS compatible with Android 12 or later
2
ARM32/ x86/ x86_64
3
4 GB
8 GB
4
6 GB
5
WXGA (1280x768) or higher display
6
  • Lenovo USI pen
  • HP Rechargeable USI Pen
  • Wacom EMR stylus (Built-in stylus for Acer Chromebook Spin 512)
  • Galaxy S pen (compatible with Galaxy Chromebook)
  • DELL AES pen (PN579X)
  • Pixel Book Pen
  • Wacom Intuos, Wacom One, One by Wacom
7
Stable Internet connection
#MinimumRecommended
1
  • Microsoft Windows 64bit
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11
2
Intel and AMD CPUs with SSE2 support
3
2 GB
8 GB
4
3 GB
5
GPU with support for OpenGL 2.1
6
  • XGA (1024×768)
  • WXGA (1280×768)
  • High color (16 bit, 65536 colors)
7
  • Wintab-compatible LCD Tablet
  • Tablet and stylus with pen pressure sensitivity that support Windows Ink Platform
Wacom products
8
Scanner supporting TWAIN driver
9
Stable Internet connection
#MinimumRecommended
1
macOS 13/ 14/ 15
2
  • Apple M series chips
  • Intel CPUs
3
2 GB
8 GB
4
3 GB
5
OpenGL 2.1 compatible GPU
6
  • XGA (1024 x 768)
  • WXGA (1280 x 768)
  • High color (16-bit, 65,536 colors)
7
A tablet and stylus with pen pressure sensitivity
Wacom recommended
8
Scanner supporting ICA driver
9
Stable Internet connection
#MinimumRecommended
1
  • Microsoft Windows 64bit
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11
2
Intel and AMD CPUs with SSE2 support
3
2 GB
8 GB
4
3 GB
5
GPU with support for OpenGL 2.1
6
  • XGA (1024×768)
  • WXGA (1280×768)
  • High color (16 bit, 65536 colors)
7
  • Wintab-compatible LCD Tablet
  • Tablet and stylus with pen pressure sensitivity that support Windows Ink Platform
Wacom products
8
Scanner supporting TWAIN driver
9
Stable Internet connection
#MinimumRecommended
1
macOS 13/ 14/ 15
2
  • Apple M series chips
  • Intel CPUs
3
2 GB
8 GB
4
3 GB
5
OpenGL 2.1 compatible GPU
6
  • XGA (1024 x 768)
  • WXGA (1280 x 768)
  • High color (16-bit, 65,536 colors)
7
A tablet and stylus with pen pressure sensitivity
Wacom recommended
8
Scanner supporting ICA driver
9
Stable Internet connection

Ratings

4.34
5

Apple App Store
4.3
5
based on 832 reviews
Capterra
4.7
5
based on 61 reviews
G2CROWD
4.5
5
based on 52 reviews
Galaxy Store
4.5
5
based on 63 reviews
Google Play
3.7
5
based on 19389 reviews

Developer

CELSYS Inc

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Initial Release

31 May 2012

Repository

Clip Studio Paint being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.