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CLIP STUDIO PAINT
Clip Studio Paint is the world’s No. 1 comics and manga illustration software. With over 8 million users worldwide, Clip Studio is the preferred drawing and painting software for hobbyists and professional artists in the comics, manga, illustration, animation, character design and concept art fields.
Clip Studio Paint is available in English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Korean and Chinese.
Since its launch in 2012, more than 8 million people have used our paint tool. The software with its enjoyable drawing feel and an abundance of features is loved by artists from around the world. In addition to the Windows / macOS / iPad version, we released the iPhone version in 2019.
Top sales and market share in the graphics software market
Winner of the 2015/2016/2017/2019 "BCN Award" in the graphics software category, calculated by sales data on Amazon and other mass retailers.It is also the most popular software among users of pixiv, the world's largest social media service for artists with over 40 million users.
Used on Wacom pen tablets and computers from major brands
CLIP STUDIO PAINT is used as bundled software on pen tablets from Wacom - the manufacturer with the top share in the global market - and computers from major brands such VAIO and Toshiba.
Used in professional fields and schools
CLIP STUDIO PAINT is used by many professional graphics content creators, including illustrators, manga artists and animation studios. It is also used in classes at over 50 universities and other specialist schools.
Press releases
Clip Studio Paint’s long-awaited Ver. 2.0 released with 3D head model,...
Celsys today releases Clip Studio Paint Ver. 2.0, the first major update for the illustration, comic, webtoon, and animation app, on March 14 for... read more
14.03.2023 • By CELSYS, Inc.
Celsys Opens International Comic/Manga School Contest 2023 for Students...
Students get chance at publication with sponsor publishers Celsys officially opens the International Comic/Manga School Contest 2023 for... read more
01.11.2022 • By CELSYS, Inc.
Clip Studio Paint Ver. 2.0 Release in March 2023 with realistic brush...
TOKYO, October 13, 2022 — Digital drawing app Clip Studio Paint Version 2.0 is slated for release in March 2023, after ten years of updates on... read more
13.10.2022 • By CELSYS, Inc.
CELSYS, Inc. collaborates with Wacom on upcoming Wacom Intuos Manga...
Tokyo, October 12, 2022 – Celsys and Wacom today announce the launch of the Wacom Intuos Manga Edition, comprising a Wacom Intuos S Bluetooth... read more
12.10.2022 • By CELSYS, Inc.
Celsys’ e-book viewer “Clip Studio Reader” now supports dynamic effects...
TOKYO, October 6, 2022 — Celsys’ e-book viewer “Clip Studio Reader” now supports more than 100 display effects, including vibrations, when... read more
06.10.2022 • By CELSYS, Inc.
Winning students of International Comic/Manga School Contest selected -...
The winning entries of the International Comic/Manga School Contest 2022, a contest for students around the world organized by Celsys, were... read more
01.07.2022 • By CELSYS, Inc.
Japanese manga, most popular comic genre among artists, webtoon...
Celsys, the developer and distributor of drawing app for creators, “Clip Studio Paint,” conducted a survey on the creative activities of 8,000*... read more
02.06.2022 • By CELSYS, Inc.
Celsys collaborates with WEBTOON Entertainment to bring Photoshop text...
Celsys and WEBTOON Entertainment have formed a technical partnership to revitalize the creative market and bring about improvements to the... read more
26.05.2022 • By CELSYS, Inc.
Clip Studio Paint celebrates 10 years, Launches series of anniversary...
Clip Studio Paint, the illustration, manga, and animation app, released in 2012 celebrates 10 years since it was first released on May 31. In... read more
20.05.2022 • By CELSYS, Inc.
Celsys to sponsor prizes for WEBTOON’s Call to Action global contest -...
Celsys will sponsor prizes for WEBTOON’s Call to Action contest, due to be held from June 1, 2022 to July 31, 2022. WEBTOON’s Call to Action... read more
01.04.2022 • By CELSYS, Inc.
Clip Studio Paint to be bundled with Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 globally...
Clip Studio Paint, the illustration, comic, and animation app developed and distributed by Celsys, will come bundled with the Samsung Galaxy Book2... read more
23.03.2022 • By CELSYS, Inc.
Work & learn at home: New Clip Studio Paint Volume Licenses for...
Celsys launched its new multi-device volume licenses for Clip Studio Paint aimed at businesses and educational institutions worldwide on February... read more
18.02.2022 • By CELSYS, Inc.
Clip Studio Paint with new Companion Mode feature to be Pre-Installed on...
Clip Studio Paint, the illustration, comic, and animation app developed and distributed by Celsys, will be pre-loaded *1 on the Samsung Galaxy... read more
10.02.2022 • By CELSYS, Inc.
Clip Studio Paint bundled with new Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G laptop...
Clip Studio Paint, the illustration, comic, and animation software developed and distributed by CELSYS,Inc., will be bundled with the Samsung... read more
05.02.2021 • By CELSYS, Inc.
The artist’s app for drawing and painting, Clip Studio Paint for Galaxy,...
Clip Studio Paint for Galaxy Free of charge for the first six months Celsys is pleased to announce the release of “Clip Studio Paint for... read more
21.08.2020 • By CELSYS, Inc.
