Begin your digital painting journey

1.Oodles of brushes make for oodles of fun painting!

Over 40,000 brushes are available for download, from brushes that capture the natural painting styles of traditional media like watercolor, oil, and airbrush, to brushes that make it easy to paint decorative elements and backgrounds such as flowers, grass, chains, and dotted lines! You’re certain to find the perfect brush to help create your artwork.

2.3D functions make drawing difficult angles and poses easy!

Pose 3D drawing figures, add accessories and backgrounds to use them as a drawing reference. 3D also allows you to change the angle of the pose so you can create dynamic compositions! Further customize your poses with the 3D head model, in which you can adjust its size, angle, and facial parts, and the hand scanner, which reads the pose of your hand with a camera. With all these incredible tools, you'll never have to search for a reference again.

3.Increase your potential with AI colorization!

Let our AI color your artwork automatically. Use line art and hint images to automatically colorize your work. Get inspired by experimenting with different colors in your hint image.

4.There are many ready-to-use materials and courses available on the web!

You can download more than 70,000 free materials including pens, brushes, tones, and 3D materials both official and user-created to help you create your artwork. The right material for your artwork is only a few clicks away - you’re bound to find it!

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Check out our pro tutorials, with art tips and guides on using Clip Studio Paint features from real professional artists. Watch tutorials on Clip Studio Tips and YouTube for free ! If you're a competent artist, or even if you're beginner, you're sure to find a tutorial just for you.

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5.Share comics and animations you create directly to social media!

From timelapse videos of your art process to adding animation to your drawings, use the integrated share button for a simple way to post your work to social media and other services. See here to find out more!

6.Built with features to streamline your creative process!

From text input, shape tools, gradients, and filters - all the tools essential for drawing are there all in one package. Clip Studio Paint Debut also offers a full range of import and export functions, such as scanner support, useful if you draw on paper and then switch to digital to clean up your work, and Photoshop file support so your files can be used in other apps. If you sign up for a free trial, you can use all these features for up to three months free, including those only available in higher grades.

7.Full user support you can always count on

From app installation to completing your artwork, if you need help, we're here 365 days a year, and of course, totally free of charge! Almost all inquiries are neatly resolved within half a day and in one message. Get accurate and prompt support only available direct from the developers themselves. You speak, we listen. We make sure to build features based on user feedback and suggestions into each of our app updates.

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8.Upgrade your app for even more enhanced functionality!

You can easily upgrade to higher grades PRO and EX from right within the app. No need for additional downloads. Get access to new useful functions as they are added and gain more freedom for customization. Broaden your artistic range and quickly create beautiful works of art, just as you imagine them!

What is the difference between Clip Studio Paint PRO and EX?

Learn more about the differences here