Before You Read This Guide

Thank you for choosing Clip Studio Paint. The following describes points to keep in mind when reading this guide.

 

Regarding This Guide

This guide is a manual that aims to introduce users to the features of Clip Studio Paint. It describes functions of the menu, palettes, tools, and so on.

For details on the [Tool Property] palette, including the [Sub Tool Detail] palette, refer to the CLIP STUDIO PAINT Tool Setting Guide.

 

Notations in This Guide

This guide (including data) has been prepared and edited based on the product program available as of December 2020 and may differ from the actual product program specifications.

 

Signs

This guide uses signs to indicate explanations related to operations. The signs have the following meanings.

Indicates items that may be easily mistaken or matters to be aware of when using Clip Studio Paint.

Indicates tips and supplementary information useful when using Clip Studio Paint.

 

References

References to other parts of this guide as well as other documents are indicated by using "" (double quotation marks).

 

About OS notation

Clip Studio Paint operation may differ depending on your device. In such case, it will be written as follows.

Windows	Computers running Windows are referred to as Windows. This also applies to tablet PCs equipped with Windows.
macOS	Computers running macOS are referred to as macOS.
Tablet	iPad devices / Android tablets / Chromebooks are referred to as tablets. Clip Studio Paint for Galaxy applies here as well.
Smartphones	iPhone devices and Android smartphones are referred to as smartphones. Clip Studio Paint for Galaxy (smart­phone version) applies here as well.

If a function differs depending on the OS or device, the OS or product will be mentioned. Clip Studio Paint for Galaxy is included in Android devices.

 

About Operations Described in This Guide

Operations in this guide are described based on the Windows version unless otherwise noted.

For other operating systems, please read as follows. By doing so, all operations will have the same meaning across all operating systems.

·On tablets and smartphones, the edge keyboard is available for key commands. For details on how to use the edge keyboard, see "Using the edge keyboard" ·For shortcut keys on tablets and smartphones, please connect a keyboard.

Windows	macOS	iPad/iPhone	Galaxy/Android/Chrome­book
The Alt key	The [Option] key	The [Option] key	The Alt key
The Ctrl key	The Command key	The Command key	The Ctrl key
The Enter key	The [Return] key	The [Return] key	The Enter key
The Backspace key	The Delete key	The Delete key	The Backspace key
Right click (mouse button)	Mouse click while holding down Control	·Tap while pressing the Ctrl key ·Long press with finger.	Long press with finger.

 

About the product grade

Clip Studio Paint is available in three editions: DEBUT, PRO, and EX. This guide describes the operating procedure of all three editions. Func­tions restricted to an edition are marked with a symbol indicating the edition.

Unmarked	Indicates a function available in Clip Studio Paint DEBUT, PRO and EX.
[DEBUT]	Indicates a function available only in Clip Studio Paint DEBUT.
[PRO]	Indicates a function available only in Clip Studio Paint PRO.
[EX]	Indicates a function available only in Clip Studio Paint EX.

 

Resetting to original installation settings

In the case a problem occurs while working with Clip Studio Paint, you can reset it to the original installation settings.

 

When using Windows/macOS

Launch Clip Studio, then click [PAINT] while holding down the Shift key to display the screen where you can select items to reset to the orig­inal installation settings. By selecting items and clicking [OK], the selected items' settings will be deleted and reverted to their initial state.

 

When using an iPad/iPhone

Tap the OS's [Settings] > [Clip Studio], and turn [Initialization start-up] on. A prompt to select which items to reset will appear the next time you launch Clip Studio Paint. By selecting items and clicking [OK], the selected items' settings will be deleted and reverted to their initial state.

 

When using Android/Chromebook

Press and hold the Clip Studio icon from the home screen. When the menu is displayed, tap [Reset to original defaults]. A prompt to select which items to reset will appear the next time you launch Clip Studio Paint. By selecting items and clicking [OK], the selected items' settings will be deleted and reverted to their initial state.

 

Trademarks and Copyrights

·CELSYS, CLIP STUDIO, CLIP, QUMARION, IllustStudio and Comic Studio are trademarks or registered trademarks of CELSYS, Inc.

·Microsoft, Windows, and Surface are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

·Mac, macOS, iPad and iPhone are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries. The iPhone trademark is used under license from AIPHONE CO., LTD.

·iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco System Inc. in the United States and other countries and is used under license.

·Google, Android, Chrome, Chrome OS, and Chromebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google LLC.

·Galaxy is the trademark or registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd.

·Wacom is a registered trademark of Wacom Co., Ltd.

·QUMA is a registered trademark of SoftEther Corporation.

·Adobe, the Adobe logo, Adobe Reader and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and other coun­tries.

·Amazon, Kindle, Kindle Direct Publishing and the Kindle Direct Publishing logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. and affiliated com­panies.LINE is the trademark or registered trademark of Line Corporation.

·All other company names and product names described herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

·No part of this guide (including data) may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means without permission from the copyright holder, except when so required by law.