Clip Studio Paint Ver. 2 for Windows

Operation status update on the latest OS
Ver. 1 System Requirements

OS

Microsoft Windows 64bit English Language Operating System
Windows 10
Windows 11

Note: As of Sept. 30, 2020, Windows 7 SP1 (32/64-bit) or higher, Windows 8 (32/64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit), and Windows 10 (32-bit) are no longer subject to warranty and we cannot guarantee that Clip Studio Paint will work correctly. If you have no choice but to use one of the above operating systems, please download the previous version of Clip Studio Paint here.

Computer Specifications

Intel and AMD CPUs with SSE2 support
GPU with support for OpenGL 2.1
2GB or more memory required, 8GB or more recommended

Note: The memory capacity and CPU performance required for operation depends on the size of the image and the number of layers to be created. In general, larger image sizes and more layers require more memory space and a faster CPU.
Note: Windows on ARM is not supported.

Tablets

Wintab-compatible LCD Tablet or Tablet and stylus with
pen pressure sensitivity that support Windows Ink Platform
Wacom products recommended

Storage space

At least 3GB of free storage space

Monitors

XGA (1024×768) or higher required, WXGA (1280×768) or higher recommended
High color (16 bit, 65536 colors) or higher required

Scanners

Scanner supporting TWAIN driver

Printers

Compatible with the above OS

Internet Access

An internet connection is required for some software functions and to verify the software license.

Supported Input Formats

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB, IPV (ibisPaint work files)
EX/PRO: XPG (Illust Studio format), CPG (Comic Studio page file), SVG
EX: CST (ComicStudio work files), CSNF (Clip Studio storyboard files), PDF

3D data: FBX, LWO, LWS, OBJ, GLTF, GLB, VRM, C2FR/C2FC (Celsys Character Format), 6KT, 6KH, PEP, CS3C (Clip Studio Character Format), CS3O (Clip Studio Object Format), CS3S (Clip Studio Background Format)

Video: AVI, MOV, MP4

Audio: WAV, MP3, Ogg
EX: XDTS Format (Digital Time Sheet Information)

Note: Compressed WAV format not supported.

Supported Export Formats

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB
EX/PRO: SVG
EX: MOBI (Kindle format), EPUB, PDF, OpenToonz scene files

Video:AVI, animated GIF, MP4

Audio:WAV, Ogg
EX: XDTS Format (Digital Time Sheet Information), CSV (Stylos CSV)

Other

You can use the trial version to test compatibility with your computer and peripherals. We do not support computers and peripherals that do not have a manufacturer's warranty, or that operate in a virtual environment.

Clip Studio Paint Ver. 2 for macOS

Compatibility with Apple M-series devices
Operation status update on the latest OS
Ver. 1 System Requirements

OS

macOS (English)
12
13
14

Note: Please follow Apple's guidelines here to set up your iCloud Drive.
Note: macOS Yosemite (10.10), El Capitan (10.11), Sierra (10.12), High Sierra (10.13), Mojave (10.14), Catalina (10.15), and Big Sur (11) are no longer subject to warranty and, we cannot guarantee that Clip Studio Paint will work correctly (Updated: 9/30/2020, 9/28/2021, 9/28/2022 and 9/26/2023). If you have no choice but to use one of the above operating systems, please download the previous version of Clip Studio Paint here.

Computer Specifications

Macs powered by Apple M series chips or Intel CPUs with the below specifications
OpenGL 2.1 compatible GPU
2GB or more memory required, 8GB or more recommended

*The memory and CPU performance required for operation depends on the image size and number of layers that the image to be created is comprised of. In general, larger image sizes and more layers require more memory space and a faster CPU.

Tablets

A tablet and stylus with pen pressure sensitivity
As recommended by Wacom

Storage space

At least 3GB of free storage space

Monitors

XGA (1024 x 768) or higher required, WXGA (1280 x 768) or higher recommended
High color (16-bit, 65,536 colors) or better required.

Scanners

Scanner supporting ICA driver

Printers

Compatible with the above OS

Internet Access

An internet connection is required for some software functions and to verify the software license.

Supported Input Formats

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB, IPV (ibisPaint Artwork File)
EX/PRO: SVG
EX: CSNF (Clip Studio storyboard files), PDF

3D data: FBX, LWO, LWS, OBJ, GLTF, GLB, VRM, C2FR/C2FC (Celsys Character Format), 6KT, 6KH, PEP, CS3C (Clip Studio Character Format), CS3O (Clip Studio Object Format), CS3S (Clip Studio Background Format)

Video: MOV, MP4

Audio: WAV, MP3, Ogg
Note: Compressed WAV is not supported.

EX: Timesheet: XDTS (Digital Time Sheet Information)

*The following formats are not supported by Intel Macs.
EX/PRO: XPG (IllustStudio format), CPG (ComicStudio page file)
EX: CST (ComicStudio work file)

Supported Export Formats

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB
EX/PRO: SVG
EX: MOBI (Kindle format), EPUB, PDF, OpenToonz scene files

Video: MOV, MP4

Audio: WAV, Ogg
EX: Timesheet: XDTS (Digital Time Sheet Information), CSV (Stylos CSV)

Other

You can use the trial version to see if the product works well on your computer and peripherals. We do not support computers and peripherals that do not have a manufacturer's warranty, or that operate in a virtual environment.

Clip Studio Paint for iPad

Operation status update on the latest OS

OS

iPadOS 16
iPadOS 17

Computer Specifications

3GB or more of memory required, 4GB or more recommended
10.5 inches or larger display recommended

Please see the following for supported devices.
https://support.clip-studio.com/en-us/faq/articles/20200153
Pressure-sensitive pens

Apple Pencil (1st generation)
Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

Storage space

At least 6GB of free storage space

Monitors

None

Scanners

None

Printers

None

Internet Access

An Internet connection is required to verify the software and make purchases.

Supported Input Formats

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB, SVG, IPV (ibisPaint work files)
EX: CSNF (Clip Studio storyboard files), PDF

3D data: FBX, LWO, LWS, OBJ, GLTF, GLB, VRM, CS3C (Clip Studio Character Format), CS3O (Clip Studio Object Format), CS3S (Clip Studio Background Format)

Video: MOV, MP4

Audio: WAV, MP3, Ogg
EX: XDTS Format (Digital Time Sheet Information)

Note: Compressed WAV format not supported.

Supported Export Formats

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB, SVG
EX: EPUB, PDF

Video: MOV, animated GIF, MP4

Audio: WAV, Ogg
EX: XDTS Format (Digital Time Sheet Information), CSV (Stylos CSV)

Clip Studio Paint for iPhone

OS

iOS16
iOS17

Computer Specifications

3GB or more of memory required, 4GB or more recommended
5.5 inches or larger display recommended

Please see the following for supported devices.
https://support.clip-studio.com/en-us/faq/articles/20200154
Pressure-sensitive pens

Note: On models that support 3D Touch, you can draw pressure-sensitive lines with your finger.

Storage space

At least 6GB of free storage space

Monitors

None

Scanners

None

Printers

None

Internet Access

An Internet connection is required to verify the software and make purchases.

Supported Input Formats

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB, SVG, IPV (ibisPaint work files)
EX: CSNF (Clip Studio storyboard files), PDF

3D data: FBX, LWO, LWS, OBJ, GLTF, GLB, VRM, CS3C (Clip Studio Character Format), CS3O (Clip Studio Object Format), CS3S (Clip Studio Background Format)

Video: MOV, MP4

Audio: WAV, MP3, Ogg
EX: XDTS Format (Digital Time Sheet Information)

Note: Compressed WAV format not supported.

Supported Export Formats

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB, SVG
EX: EPUB, PDF

Video: MOV, animated GIF, MP4

Audio: WAV, Ogg
EX: XDTS Format (Digital Time Sheet Information), CSV (Stylos CSV)

Clip Studio Paint for Galaxy

OS

Android 11 or later (ARM64)

Computer Specifications

Smartphones:
・4GB or more of memory required, 6GB or more recommended
・6" or larger display size is recommended
Tablets:
・4GB or more of memory required, 6GB or more recommended
・10.4" or larger display size is recommended

Please see the following for supported devices.
https://support.clip-studio.com/en-us/faq/articles/20200132
Pressure-sensitive pens

Samsung Galaxy S Pen
Wacom Intuos, Wacom One

Note: For information on how to connect to Wacom products, see the Wacom website.

Storage space

At least 6GB of free storage space

Monitors

None

Scanners

None

Printers

None

Internet Access

An Internet connection is required to verify the software and make purchases.

Supported Input Formats

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB, SVG, IPV (ibisPaint work files)
EX: CSNF (Clip Studio storyboard files), PDF

3D data: LWO, LWS, OBJ, GLTF, GLB, VRM, CS3C (Clip Studio Character Format), CS3O (Clip Studio Object Format), CS3S (Clip Studio Background Format)

Video: MP4

Audio: WAV, MP3, Ogg
EX: XDTS Format (Digital Time Sheet Information)

Note: Compressed WAV format not supported.

Supported Export Formats

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB, SVG
EX: EPUB, PDF

Video: Animated GIF, MP4

Audio: WAV, Ogg
EX: XDTS Format (Digital Time Sheet Information), CSV (Stylos CSV)

Clip Studio Paint for Android

OS

Android 11 or later (ARM32/ARM64)
HarmonyOS / EMUI compatible with Android 11 or later (ARM64)

Computer Specifications

Smartphones:
・4GB or more of memory required, 6GB or more recommended,
・6" or larger display recommended

Tablets:
・4GB or more of memory required, 6GB or more recommended,
・10.4" or larger display recommended

Please see the following for supported devices.
https://support.clip-studio.com/en-us/faq/articles/20230065
Pressure-sensitive pens

The following types of stylus pens have been tested to work with devices that support pressure-sensitive stylus pens.
・ Samsung Galaxy S Pen
・ HUAWEI M-Pencil
・ Wacom Intuos, Wacom One

Note: For guidance on how to connect your Wacom product, please refer to Wacom’s website.

Storage space

At least 6GB of free storage space

Monitors

None

Scanners

None

Printers

None

Internet Access

An Internet connection is required to verify the software and make purchases

Input Formats

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB, IPV (ibisPaint work files)
EX: CSNF (Clip Studio storyboard file), PDF

3D data: LWO, LWS, OBJ, GLTF, GLB, VRM, CS3C (Clip Studio Character Format), CS3O (Clip Studio Object Format), CS3S (Clip Studio Background Format)

Video: MP4

Audio: WAV, MP3, Ogg

*Compressed WAV format not supported.

Export Formats

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB, SVG
EX: EPUB, PDF

Video: Animated GIF, MP4

Audio: WAV, Ogg
EX: Timesheet: XDTS (Digital Time Sheet Information), CSV (Stylos CSV)

Clip Studio Paint for Chromebook

OS

ChromeOS compatible with Android 11 or later (ARM32 / x86 / x86_64)

Computer Specifications

4GB or more of memory required, 8GB or more recommended
WXGA (1280x768) or higher display recommended

Pressure-sensitive pens

We have confirmed that the following stylus pens have been tested to work with devices that support pressure-sensitive stylus pens.
Note: Stylus pens that are described as "built-in" or "compatible" have been verified only on their target devices.

USI
・ Lenovo USI pen
・ HP Rechargeable USI Pen

EMR
・ Wacom EMR stylus (Built-in stylus for Acer Chromebook Spin 512)
・ Galaxy S pen (compatible with Galaxy Chromebook)

AES
・ DELL AES pen (PN579X)
・ Pixel Book Pen

Storage space

At least 6GB of free storage space

Monitors

None

Scanners

None

Printers

None

Internet Access

An Internet connection is required to verify the software and make purchases

Input Formats

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB, IPV (ibisPaint work files)
EX: CSNF (Clip Studio storyboard file), PDF

3D data: LWO, LWS, OBJ, GLTF, GLB, VRM, CS3C (Clip Studio Character Format), CS3O (Clip Studio Object Format), CS3S (Clip Studio Background Format)

Video: MP4

Audio: WAV, MP3, Ogg

*Compressed WAV format not supported.

Export Formats

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB, SVG
EX: EPUB, PDF

Video: Animated GIF, MP4

Audio: WAV, Ogg
EX: Timesheet: XDTS (Digital Time Sheet Information), CSV (Stylos CSV)