Clip Studio Paint

Clip Studio Paint

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Clip Studio Paint: The Professional Choice for Illustration, Manga, and Webtoons

Experience desktop-class power on your iPad. From advanced 3D anatomy references to industry-leading comic tools, join millions of artists elevating their craft with the most versatile digital art studio.

Publisher

CELSYS,Inc.

Category

Graphics & Design

Downloads

6M+

User Rating

4.6/5

Total Ratings

106K+

Locales

11

The Canvas of Professionals

Discover the interface used by 6M+ users.

Clip Studio Paint interface showing the brush selection menu and simple UI mode on an iPad

Clip Studio Paint interface showing the brush selection menu and simple UI mode on an iPad

Showcase of Clip Studio Paint digital art brushes and background assets including patterns and 3D city models

Showcase of Clip Studio Paint digital art brushes and background assets including patterns and 3D city models

Anime character illustration with holographic hair colors using the Clip Studio Paint gradient map tool.

Anime character illustration with holographic hair colors using the Clip Studio Paint gradient map tool.

Screenshot showing Clip Studio Paint learning resources including official tutorials, a community Q&A forum, and their YouTube channel.

Screenshot showing Clip Studio Paint learning resources including official tutorials, a community Q&A forum, and their YouTube channel.

A 3D head model reference and a finished character illustration in Clip Studio Paint

A 3D head model reference and a finished character illustration in Clip Studio Paint

3D poseable figures and drawing references in Clip Studio Paint

3D poseable figures and drawing references in Clip Studio Paint

Advanced features in Clip Studio Paint showing Liquify, Vector line manipulation, and Puppet Warp on anime illustrations.

Advanced features in Clip Studio Paint showing Liquify, Vector line manipulation, and Puppet Warp on anime illustrations.

Interface of Clip Studio Paint showing layer properties and blending mode features in Studio UI mode.

Interface of Clip Studio Paint showing layer properties and blending mode features in Studio UI mode.

Webtoon preview and speech balloon tools in Clip Studio Paint interface

Webtoon preview and speech balloon tools in Clip Studio Paint interface

Professional animation timeline and character frames in Clip Studio Paint showing the onion skinning feature

Professional animation timeline and character frames in Clip Studio Paint showing the onion skinning feature

Professional Tools for Your Creative Journey

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 6M+ users.

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Master Anatomy with 3D Models

Nail complex poses and perspectives using fully customizable 3D drawing figures that serve as the perfect reference for your character art.

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The Ultimate Webtoon & Comic Suite

Streamline your storytelling with specialized tools for panels, speech bubbles, and effect lines designed for high-volume serial production.

Unlimited Community Assets

Access an ever-growing library of thousands of artist-made brushes, 3D backgrounds, and textures to speed up your workflow and enhance your style.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 6M+ people who love this app.

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"Clip Studio Paint is an absolute game-changer for my webtoon workflow. The specialized paneling tools and the 3D drawing figures save me hours of frustration with anatomy and perspective. It really is the desktop-class experience I needed on my iPad Pro."

Elena R., Webtoon Illustrator
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"As a freelance character artist, I've tried every drawing app out there, but nothing matches the brush engine and asset library here. The ability to sync my work via the cloud and use professional-grade vector layers on the go has made my commission work significantly faster."

Marcus T., Digital Concept Artist

About the app

Everything you need to know about Clip Studio Paint.

Description

Start drawing and painting in a free 30-day trial. ・Up to 3 months free with your first plan ・Subscribe for the time you want to use it. Get all the latest features, materials, and cloud storage (10 GB)! *Please note that after your trial, you will need to make an in-app payment to save and export. Clip Studio Paint makes drawing a piece of cake, in any style! Whether you are a beginner or a pro, Clip Studio Paint will improve your creative experience while helping you grow. Now with new, powerful features! Unlimited amount of brushes at your fingertips to recreate any style - Use brushes with the same textures as real art materials - Adjust details such as brush shape and paper quality to your liking - Make unique colors with realistic color mixing, like traditional paints - Draw with transparency to erase, so no need to switch brushes Countless artist-made materials - Level up your art with free materials, for backgrounds and more - Discover community-made brushes from creators worldwide - Add details with materials like frills and more Coloring made easy - Easily color even with line gaps using the magnetic lasso tool - Lock transparency to paint over layers without affecting other areas - Set light source and shadow position with Shading Assist - Instantly reference and apply colors from an image to your art using Color Match - Enhance your art with filters like Chromatic Aberration, Retro Film, Pencil, and more Learn alongside other creators - Loads of official tutorials and creator tips available - Watch tutorials on our YouTube channel, for step-by-step advice - Ask questions on the Clip Studio Ask community Create the perfect reference with 3D models - Use 3D drawing figures to help with drawing anatomy - Customize character face and body models with beginner-friendly tools - Attach 3D objects like hats and shoes to characters for more specific references - Use 3D shapes to draw perspective - Use snap to quickly place objects on your canvas Adjust after you draw - Liquify to make adjustments to the balance of your illustrations - Mesh Transformation allows you to transform to different shapes - Change up the poses of your character drawings with Puppet warp - Non-destructive color adjustment layers to get your art just right - Gradient maps give color to your grayscale illustrations Stress-free layer features - Assign colors and make multiple columns of layers to browse them at a glance - Enjoy the freedom of masking and clipping on multiple layers to edit and move your work - Add various effects to apply to the layer in a non-destructive way The ultimate comic creation app - All the tools you need for comic creation, from storyboard to finishing touches - Panel frames, speech balloons, text, effect lines, and screen tones in an instant - Make data for prints, web comics, manga, or webtoons (6 GB+ memory recommended) - Manage multi-page projects Professional animation, on any device - Use all the same tools as animation studios - Unique features allow you to draw your frames as you like - Enjoy a pencil and paper look and feel, but digitally - Expand your drawings to 4K resolution without losing quality by saving it as vector data ●Grade features ・PRO: All the tools you need to create stunning illustrations & short animations ・EX: All the above + multi-page functionality for comic/manga artists and unlimited animation frames *Clip Studio account needed to buy a plan. ● Target Devices and Specifications ・Minimum free storage space: 3GB, 4GB recommended ・Recommended display size: 10.5"+ Please see the following for supported devices. https://support.clip-studio.com/en-us/faq/articles/20200153 Supported pressure-sensitive pens ・Apple Pencil ● In-app purchases ・Required to save the canvas and export it to various file formats on iPad. Note: You will be charged to the Apple ID used for subscription. Terms of Service https://www.celsys.com/en/information/csp/

Latest Version

4.2.5

Size

563.7 MB

First Released

Nov 7, 2017

From First Sketch to Final Panel

Join 6 million creators and turn your passion into a profession. Start your 30-day free trial today and experience the ultimate studio for illustration, manga, and animation on your iPad.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Clip Studio Paint

What is Clip Studio Paint?

Clip Studio Paint is an advanced drawing and painting application designed for creating illustrations, comics, manga, and animations. It offers tools for beginners and professionals to enhance their creative experience.

Is there a free trial for Clip Studio Paint?

Yes, Clip Studio Paint offers a free 30-day trial. Users can also get up to 3 months free with their first plan subscription.

Does Clip Studio Paint support 3D models for drawing references?

Yes, Clip Studio Paint supports 3D models. Users can employ 3D drawing figures for anatomy, customize character models, and attach objects like hats for specific references.

Can I create comics and manga using Clip Studio Paint?

Yes, Clip Studio Paint is the ultimate comic creation app. It provides tools for storyboarding, panel frames, speech balloons, text, effect lines, and screen tones for print or web.

What are the differences between Clip Studio Paint PRO and EX?

Clip Studio Paint PRO is for illustrations and short animations. EX includes all PRO features plus multi-page functionality for comics/manga and unlimited animation frames.

Does Clip Studio Paint offer various brushes and materials?

Yes, Clip Studio Paint provides an unlimited amount of brushes with realistic textures. It also offers countless artist-made materials and community-made brushes for diverse styles.

Can I adjust my drawings after creation in Clip Studio Paint?

Yes, Clip Studio Paint includes tools like Liquify for illustration balance, Mesh Transformation for shape adjustments, and Puppet warp to change character poses. Non-destructive color adjustment layers are also available.

What are the minimum device specifications for Clip Studio Paint?

Clip Studio Paint requires a minimum of 3GB free storage (4GB recommended) and a recommended display size of 10.5 inches or larger.

Is an in-app purchase required to save my work in Clip Studio Paint?

Yes, after the free trial, an in-app payment or subscription is required to save and export your canvas in Clip Studio Paint, particularly on iPad.

Does Clip Studio Paint provide animation features?

Yes, Clip Studio Paint offers professional animation tools. Users can draw frames digitally, achieve a pencil-and-paper look, and save vector data up to 4K resolution.