Import, export and manage files (Android/Chromebook)

Learn how to import and manage your art projects on an Android or Chromebook tablet.

Importing Files

To open a file, tap the Open icon on the command bar or use the File menu > Open and choose a file in the File manager.You can also create a new project from an image in your gallery using the File menu > Create new from device storage.

To import an image onto an existing canvas, tap File > Import > From device.

Exporting files

You can use the Save icon in the command bar to quickly save your canvas as a .clip file with layers.

In the Save as dialog for saving a new project, you can set the name and the save format.When you tap Save, the file will be saved to the Manage/Share Files section within the Clip Studio Paint app.

If you want to export your image in a standard image format for posting online or sharing on social media, use the File menu > Flatten and save to device storage and choose your preferred file format.If you use File > Export (Single layer), the flattened image will be saved to the Manage/Share Files screen.

Managing files with Clip Studio

Tap the File menu > File Operation/Share to open the file manager screen.

In the File Operation/Share dialog, you can rename, duplicate, or delete projects.You can also share your projects to other devices via the Share option or post your work to social media.

Works saved in locations other than File Operation/Share are not shown on this screen.To open a file saved outside the application, Tap File menu > Open.

Tap Import from Menu on the top right of the dialog.

Select the file you want to open from the device storage and tap Open.

You can manage your materials in the same way as your artwork files by tapping the Manage Materials tab just below Manage works in Clip Studio.