Clip Studio Paint
Clip Studio Paint: A feature-rich drawing suite for artists who need comic, animation, and 3D reference tools. Ranked #10 of 148 in Graphic Design Software by our editors (8.4/10); pricing: Paid; best for comic artists and illustrators.
At a glance
- Editor score8.4 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forComic artists and illustrators
- Free planNo
- Paid from$0.99/mo
- Founded1991 · Tokyo, Japan
- Facts checked23 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Raster, vector, comic, animation, and 3D reference tools in one app
- Asset library includes brushes, backgrounds, models, textures, poses, and more
- Cloud sync, project backup, and collaborative editing for multi-page projects
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan
- Perpetual licenses are limited to Windows and macOS
- The Update Pass is sold separately for perpetual licenses
Our verdict on Clip Studio Paint
Clip Studio Paint is digital art software for illustrators, comic and manga artists, concept artists, designers, and animators. Its toolset combines raster and vector drawing, customizable brushes, editable vector linework, layers, masks, effects, tonal correction, 3D references, perspective rulers, comic lettering, and animation timelines. The broad feature set suits creators who want one environment for finished illustrations, sequential pages, and 2D animation rather than a narrowly focused sketching app.
Pricing is available through subscription plans and perpetual licenses. The PRO annual/monthly plan starts at $0.99 per month and is aimed at concept artists, illustrators, and designers; it includes new features, bonus materials, and 10GB of cloud storage. EX adds multi-page management and full-length 2D animation features for comic artists, manga artists, and animators. The PRO and EX Version 5.0 perpetual licenses are for Windows and macOS, with an Update Pass available separately. The subscription plans cover iPad, Android, Windows, macOS, and iPhone, while the advertised starting price applies to PRO.
For comic production, Clip Studio Paint goes beyond drawing with paneling, speech balloons, text, tones, multi-page projects, and teamwork for collaborative page editing. Animation tools include an animation timeline, onion skin, audio import and export, and camera effects. Cloud backup and synchronization extend to projects, materials, and settings, and the asset library adds reusable creative resources. Adobe products are listed as integrations. Choose Clip Studio Paint if comics, illustration, animation, or reference-assisted drawing are central to your work. Consider another tool if you require a free plan, a perpetual license on mobile devices, or a wider integration ecosystem.
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Clip Studio Paint fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $0.99/mo |
| Template library | Not verified |
| Presentation design | Not verified |
| Illustration tools | Yes |
| Brand kit | Not verified |
| Real-time collaboration | Not verified |
| Desktop app | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Adobe products |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | clipstudio.net |
| Facts checked | 23 Sep 2026 |
Clip Studio Paint integrations
Clip Studio Paint lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Adobe products
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- Adobe Creative CloudA broad creative suite for teams that need design, video, collaboration, and asset management.9.4
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- FigmaA shared workspace for interface design, prototyping, developer handoff and more.9.2
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